The Original Ice Cave Tour in Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Discover Iceland’s Blue Ice – December Ice Cave Tour Update
Our Ice Cave Tour takes you to stunning blue ice formations on the west side of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest glacier. Depending on conditions, guests may explore one to three naturally formed features, offering an authentic and ever-changing blue ice experience. These formations are reached by a guided glacier walk led by trained glacier guides.
The tour lasts around 3 hours, occasionally up to 3.5 hours. Walking distances vary, and the guide selects the safest and most scenic route each day. All required glacier equipment—microspikes or crampons—is provided, depending on the terrain and features accessed during your departure.
Iceland’s ice caves are natural and dynamic. For safety reasons, the cave location, glacier route, or tour setup may change at the last minute due to weather, ice movement, or guide assessment. These adjustments ensure the safest and most rewarding experience.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Please come in warm and waterproof clothing and good hiking boots.
Your safety is of the utmost importance. Ice Cave tours are weather dependent. Sometimes tours have to be cancelled with short notice due to weather conditions or safety concerns or. After periods of adverse weather, the caves can become flooded or unsafe to enter. If this happens we will always do our best to offer an alternative such as a glacier hike if weather conditions allow, however if this is not suitable we will also always offer a full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Glacier Lagoon
We will meet you in the main parking lot of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. You will be fitted to the safety equipment that is included on your tour. We recommend wearing warm and comfortable outdoor clothing to keep dry in the always changing Icelandic winter weather. Please be at our 4x4 at least 15 minutes prior to the departure. Embark on the adventure in a 4x4 vehicle to the base of the glacier that is an adventure in itself. From there we hike 5-20 minutes up to the Ice Cave on uneven ground. As the glacier is always changing, the most beautiful and safest Ice Cave will be chosen depending on the conditions of each day. The Ice Caves range between 30-70 meters. You can expect other groups in the same area. With plenty of time for exploration, photos, and learning about glacial history from your guide, this will be an experience you’ll never forget. Explore the most stunning, naturally shaped, blue Ice Cave with us! For recent photos and updates, follow @localguide on Instagram.
What‘s Included
4x4 modified vehicle transfer
Small group tour
Spikes and Helmet
Supporting a Small Local Company
Local and Professional Glacier Guide
Carbon Neutralised Tour
Visit to the Ice Cave / Blue glacier feature
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Meeting time 13:45
14:00 Departure
Meeting time 10:00
10:15 Departure
Meeting time 14:00
14:15 Departure
Meeting time 13:30
13:45 Departure
Meeting time 14:15
14:30 Departure
Reviews
179 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of my Iceland Trip!
VforVenetta,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour!! Damien was awesome and very knowledgeable and funny. The views were absolutely breathtaking. This tour was one of the greatest highlights of my trip to Iceland!
Our guide Sophia did a...
Shon S,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Sophia did a great job teaching us about ice caves and the local area. That caves were incredible and even better that I was expecting.
The sunrise on the glacier is something you will not forget!
BISAXX,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience under the expert guidance of Annka. We made a small initial trek among the sand and ash rocks, and then arrived in front of the glacier. Once we put on the crampons we continued the trek on the ice, arriving to visit two caves in which we could take several very suggestive photos. Our group consisted of 6 people + the guide. A couple of weeks before the tour we were notified of the unilateral change in the schedule, bringing it forward by 1 hour and 30 (from 10:15 to 8:45). Despite the initial discontent it was the best thing they could propose. The glacier at that time was still almost empty (there were few tours at once) and we admired the spectacular view with the sunrise lights (luckily there was a clear sky). Total duration of the tour almost 4 hours (including shuttle transfers)
Couldn’t go into normal...
Cole H,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Couldn’t go into normal ice caves due to warm temperatures, but the alternative hike on top of a glacier and down into crevices in the ice was still a great and fun experience.
Wonderful guides,...
Xin L,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful guides, knowledgeable, professional, informative, caring, and fun! We had an amazing experience.
Breathtakingly beautiful glacier visit! Highly recommend!
edent790,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Damian was a fantastic guide for our glacier hike (October 2025)! We attended our excursion on a very snowy day and couldn’t have felt safer in the hands of Damian. He navigated the roads to the glacier expertly, despite the icy/snowy conditions and had an extensive awareness of the glacier. He took us to two beautiful blue ice areas and explained knowledgeably about glacial features and formations. I would 100% recommend using Local Guides as the tour provider for this excursion as, along with our excellent experience, they also contribute to maintaining the glacier and its safety and are a very competent team.
A breathtaking experience!
H7057YWmicheller,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Due to the weather and it's impact on the caves, we weren't able to attend this particular tour. The company however rebooked us for the Blue Ice Glacier Tour instead which was absolutely amazing. Hiking the glacier and going down into one was a breathtaking experience. Thank you to our guide, Sam for the trip!
Was a great experience to...
Andrea A,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a great experience to be able to hike into a cave of the glacier. Such a beautiful sight! Arno was a great guide, he provided a lot of information about glaciers and made the experience fun for all.
Ice cave/glacier hike
Lorraine L,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked an ice cave tour but unfortunately it had to be changed to a glacier hike because there had been so much rain it was so warm. There was a little mix up with the meeting point but it worked out. The glacier hike was a longer hike but the best part was that instead of an ice cave we did an ice crevasse. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide Alex was great and made everybody feel safe and comfortable. One couple on the hike said that they had done an ice cave previously and the crevasse was so much more dynamic and exciting. Would highly recommend this tour company.
Disappointed
Macamorettap,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I didn't like the experience at all, one hour drive (30 outbound 30 back) 15 minute walk outbound and 15 back there all well worse we went to a very small cave nothing to do with the photos they show in the advertising. We had to wait 15 minutes for the group to leave before us and then we were in the cave for a very short time without being able to take as many photos as we would have liked, we left the cave and went back to the van, I expected more !!!
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