Ice Cave Adventure: Explore Vatnajökull's Blue Caves
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Alternative carpark to Jökulsárlón

Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore the ancient blue ice caves of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Discover the beauty of these ever-changing natural wonders with minimal walking and a super jeep journey.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glacier Lagoon - Guests will be greeted in the main parking area of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Safety equipment, included in the tour, will be provided. It is advisable to wear warm, comfortable outdoor clothing to stay dry in Iceland’s ever-changing winter weather. Please arrive at the 4x4 vehicle at least 15 minutes before departure.
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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
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Experience our renowned Ice Cave Tour! This 2-3 hour adventure lets you explore the breathtaking blue caves of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. The tour takes you to one of the more accessible ice caves, offering a chance to witness ancient blue ice.
The ice caves’ conditions are ever-changing. During the warmer summer months, the caves are formed…

Location
Alternative carpark to Jökulsárlón
The meeting point for our winter tours is at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. You will find our 4x4s on the main parking lot for big vehicles at the lagoon with the floating ice bergs next to the food trucks and bathrooms. Meet our guide at the 4x4 at least 15 minutes prior to your departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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E3735ansilviab
Apr 15, 2025
Going through glacier - The views were amazing, we took so many fotos, and we learned a lot, and it was fun and interesting, beautiful ice and a 20-25 minute drive but fun.
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Maxfloriot
Apr 15, 2025
Great exprience with a knowledgeable guide! - This tour was guided by Barbara, which is a smiling and knowledgeable person. I really appreciated all the information she provides, always in a fun or interactive way. Also, I want to thank the company for letting me join the group the day after because I missed my initial tour. The ice cave was nice to take pictures, I just regret it was not big and colorful enough. Anyway, I recommend to join an ice cave tour with this professional company.
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Biancaf2999
Mar 30, 2025
Amazing - Exploring the ice cave was an amazing experience! I highly recommend it! The guide provided us with lots of information
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Cory
Mar 15, 2025
Barbara was great, Gorgeous Caves - Barbara was a great guide, friendly and knowledgeable. Vehicle was nice and the caves were beautiful. Definitely an experience not to be missed out on.
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Kathleenv540
Feb 5, 2025
Worth every penny! Great day with unbelievable scenery. - I cannot say how amazing this day was. Our guide, Barbara, was terrific. She was patient, kind, funny and extremely knowledgeable. There was a massive storm coming in the evening we were there, and she and the other guides were sure to get us off the glacier in time to drive back to Vik before the storm hit. However, at no point did we feel rushed or feel like we missed anything. Safety was primary but they absolutely wanted us to have an excellent experience. The glacier hike and the caves were stunning. No words could really describe it. You have to go see for yourself, and I absolutely recommend Local Guide as your tour operator.
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Mcleary70
Jan 18, 2025
Amazing! - An amazing hike and tour of an ice cave. Alex was our guide and he was fantastic. He had so much knowledge to share and was very conscientious about the different levels of experience of people in the group. Highly recommend!
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Jcbcgb
Jan 17, 2025
Excellent tour!!! Sam is great - We loved this tour; as a family of four we were so lucky to share the tour with only another couple of people. Our guide Sam was so lovely and knowledgeable, she kept the tour engaging for all of us. She knew the area and could answer all sorts of questions, she was entertaining but also kept us feeling safe when the ice got a little slippy. She took us to a couple of caves and as we left we saw the size and busyness of some of the other tour operators. She timed us so well that we had a cave to ourselves! Could recommend more highly - this tour was an absolute highlight of our time in iceland.
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192janed
Jan 4, 2025
Great Experience - Excellent tour, guide was amazing, travel to the glacier safe on snowy roads. A must do in the area. It really was just a cool experience that is fun to say you've done. We had our guide Asta. She was brilliant and so energetic. She was great with pictures, didn't rush anyone and answered all questions along the way.
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Ciaralyn_l
Dec 12, 2024
Amazing!!! 10/10 - Wow this trip was more than I could have imagined! Our tour driver Sam was so kind, helpful, and knowledgeable! The caves she guided us to would amazing truly had the best time and would recommend this trip and anyone visiting Iceland !!
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Victoria_e
Dec 18, 2024
Beautiful views but I... - Beautiful views but I wish our guide would have given us more background on the glaciers and formations. I felt it was a little awkward because the guide didn’t really talk much. Still a fun experience to see and I’d recommend.
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