Jökulsárlón: Blue Ice Cave and a Long Glacier Hike

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

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This is a tour designed for travelers, who seek to step further than most and feel like real explorers. Combine an ice cave visit with an adventurous hike, as you venture deep into the glacier. You will visit blue ice caves and canyons, which most people don't go to. By hiking further we manage to stay away from the crowds. On this tour there is also plenty of time for photography without feeling rushed.

The tour starts with a 40 min 4x4 ride to the glacier. After arriving at the glacier's esge we gear up and set off for the glacier hike. Expect to spend 3 - 3,5 hours on the glacier and in the caves. If the conditions allow we try to visit more spectacular formations, such as ice canyons, crevasses and moulins. The tour ends with a similar drive back to the starting point. You will come back feeling like an accomplished adventurer!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The total duration includes travel and hike time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

An outlet of the largest Icelandic glacier Vatnajökull. You will see vast open ice-covered landscape with crevasses and moulins, as well as the highest peaks of Iceland in the distance.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

A remote natural ice cave away from the main crowds. It's about 200 meters long and offers spectaculars shades of blue and shapes of ice which can't be found elsewhere

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All necessary glacier gear (harness, crampons, helmet) and headlamps

Lunch is not provided, but there will be time to eat your own lunch on the ice.

Options

Jökulsárlón: Blue Ice Cave and a Long Glacier Hike

Reviews

5.00

50 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great glacier hike
Omar B,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An unforgettable hiking glacier tour in Iceland! The service was outstanding from start to finish. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The guide Marcin made us feel safe and comfortable while sharing fascinating information about the glacier. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland!
This hike was one of the...
Emma S,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This hike was one of the coolest experiences of my life. Ola was a wonderful guide. We we in good hands, felt safe, and got to take lots of great pictures. Would recommend!
Multiple Ice Caves and Glacier Walk
William J,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved the glacier walk and ice cave tour! Our guide Luke “Ice Walker” was excellent. He served as a great educator during the tour and helped us take great pictures! We visited 2 ice caves and an ice slot canyon carved by the water. The caves change over time and the guides do a great job of scouting new caves to include for the tour. We would absolutely do it again on a return trip.
This was our favorite...
Sasha R,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was our favorite experience in Iceland! Glacier + hiking is not something that sounded fun to me, but my husband really wanted to see the ice caves. 6 hours was the perfect amount of time for this tour, 3 hours would’ve felt too rushed. The ice caves were gorgeous! I don’t know where else in the world you could see something like them so 100% you should add this to your list of things to do in Iceland. Martin was such a fun guide and was always giving us information on the caves. We got to see 2 caves and a crevasse. Just be aware that this was somewhat of a physical activity since we had around 2 hours of climbing up hill. Definitely worth it!
Highly recommend!
Stephanie L,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guides Lucaz and Karolina were phenomenal. They were very well organized, safe, patient, knowledgeable, and friendly! We were provided with helmets and crampons. We met at the parking lot and took a shuttle to the glacier with a group of about 10. We were originally booked on a day that was forecasted to have rain and strong winds. The team messaged us in advance and recommended we change dates if possible. We are so grateful they did because it led to the perfect engagement! Lucaz went above and beyond, separating the group from my partner and I for a moment so that my fiancee could propose. He took the best photos! Highly recommend - once in a life time experience!!!
Great experience! We had...
Emma R,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience! We had Marcin as a guide and he provided lots of information about the area, how the caves form and most importantly some beautiful spots on the glacier! Thank you
A really amazing experience
divom172,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A real Icelandic experience in the greatest european glacier. Something really amazing with two guides, Robert and Martin, both nice and professional. Amazing experience.
Great tour in the ice cave
Odyssey41850418001,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience, tour organized down to the smallest detail. The guide is knowledgeable and you can tell they enjoy what they do
Fantastic views and atmosphere!
laraaT6604UL,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Robert and Martin were friendly, made us feel welcome, provided us with clear explanations and made the experience very enjoyable! All with stunning views!
The best tours in Iceland!
kacperw157,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I recently had the opportunity to take part in the glacier walk and ice cave tour, and it was an unforgettable experience. The entire trip was extremely well-organized, and our guide made sure we felt safe and comfortable at every stage. The glacier walk was both thrilling and educational — we learned a lot about the local geology and the formation of ice structures. The highlight of the tour was definitely the ice cave. Its crystal-blue walls and unique shapes were breathtaking, and our guide gave us plenty of time for photos and exploration. I truly appreciated the balance between adventure and safety throughout the whole experience.