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Crystal Ice Cave Adventure: Experience Unique Ice Caves in Europe's Largest Glacier, Vatnajökull
4.8
232 Ratings
Höfn í Hornafirði
Embark on a tour of a one-of-a-kind ice cave nestled within the astounding Vatnajökull glacier, the biggest ice cap in Europe. This tour is designed for adventurers wishing to explore an ice cave, take captivating photos, and create unforgettable memories.
Embark on a tour of a one-of-a-kind ice cave nestled within the astounding Vatnajökull glacier, the biggest ice cap in Europe. This tour is designed for adventurers wishing to explore an ice cave, take captivating photos, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Glacier Adventure - Are you looking for blue ice and ice cave that looks like crystal? In this ice cave tour, you will experience natural unique ice caves in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier. The tour is intended for people that want to visit an ice cave, get great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience. Guided by a local company…
- Glacier Adventure - Are you looking for blue ice and ice cave that looks like crystal? In this ice cave tour, you will experience natural unique ice caves in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier. The tour is intended for people that want to visit an ice cave, get great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience. Guided by a local company that will take you through the region’s history from settlement until today.
Ice Cave Adventure tour is easy, we only have to walk for 30-40 minutes (1.5km) to and from the ice cave, maximum 12 pax in a group. The tour can take between 3-4 hours, of which 45 minutes are spent in the cave, at least enough to get the perfect pictures!
On this tour we will not walk on the glacier, all the walk will be done on a gravel path.
The age limit is 10 years old.
What's Included
- Super jeep ride
- Ice axe, harness and crampons if needed
- Helmet
- Guided tour with a local
- Super jeep ride
- Ice axe, harness and crampons if needed
- Helmet
- Guided tour with a local
What's Not Included
- Good shoes or hiking boots
- Good clothing based on weather. 3 layers on top: base layer, light sweater like fleece and water or windproof top. Light warm pants and waterproof if needed.
- Thin hat and gloves
- Camera (optional)
- Good shoes or hiking boots
- Good clothing based on weather. 3 layers on top: base layer, light sweater like fleece and water or windproof top. Light warm pants and waterproof if needed.
- Thin hat and gloves
- Camera (optional)
Additional Information
- Minimum age: 10 years old, children must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting point: Glacier Adventure Base Camp in Hali
- Area: South East Iceland
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Type: Half day-tour
- Group max: 12 persons
- Group min: 2 persons
- Rain gear available for hire on request
- Hiking boots available for hire on request
- Minimum age: 10 years old, children must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting point: Glacier Adventure Base Camp in Hali
- Area: South East Iceland
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Type: Half day-tour
- Group max: 12 persons
- Group min: 2 persons
- Rain gear available for hire on request
- Hiking boots available for hire on request
Location
Glacier Adventure
Glacier Adventure Base Camp in Hali
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(232 Ratings)
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Kengmack
Dec 16, 2024
Fun time surrounded by Ice! - The guide was really super very knowledgeable and funny! Also we were a small group so had time to chat about life in Iceland and the mountains!
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Remy_t
Nov 23, 2024
Amazing small/intimate group tour! - Filip (sorry for the misspelling!) was a great tour guide! Was kind enough to wait 10 minutes for us and even though we started a bit late, he did not rush us through the experience. He took his time, was big into safety and avoided the large crowds by going into different locations. Not only was he a great tour guide, he took great pictures lol. Would highly recommend!
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Rtor1355
Nov 23, 2024
Great small/intimate group tour! - Filip (sorry for the misspelling!) was a great tour guide! Was kind enough to wait 10 minutes for us and even though we started a bit late, he did not rush us through the experience. He took his time, was big into safety and avoided the large crowds by going into different locations. Not only was he a great tour guide, he took great pictures lol. Would highly recommend!
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D8269lwellag
Nov 12, 2024
Highlight of Entire Iceland trip - This tour was amazing! Definitely a highlight of our Iceland trip. Our tour guide Iga made the experience great and even took the time to take pictures for anyone who wanted! The pictures came out great! Iga was fun, knowledgeable and gave us suggestions for what to do around Iceland. I would definitely recommend this tour especially with Iga as a guide :) JauJau
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M4132hvcristinar
Nov 10, 2024
Amazing!! - Mike dis an amazing job. We enjoyed the tour. I recommend this tour to everyone. Thanks a lot for this experience! Marc and Cris
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W1057mjhelenw
Oct 26, 2024
Brilliant Ice Cave tour - Absolutely brilliant tour. We met in Hali where we were offered hot drinks and set up with Harnesses and crampons. Family of 4 with 8 other guests on the trip guided by Phillip who was very knowledgeable (and qualified).
We traveled in adapted vehicle before short walk to the ice cave where there was plenty of opportunities for photos and Phillip took family photos too. We then pulled on our crampons and walked up the glacier to go down in another cave before returning down the glacier, removing crampons and heading back to vehicle. On return to base camp we were again offered hot drinks (lovely hot chocolate with Marshmallows in) we weren't rushed off straight after. Phillip was great with our kids aged 12 and 10. Throughout the tour it felt like safety was paramount, we witnessed other tour groups by other providers that seemed less so. Booking process was straight forward online with no issues and competitively priced.
A good degree of physical fitness is needed for this tour. We were OK.but some others struggled slightly.
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Jormungard
Oct 26, 2024
A seamless experience - I had a fantastic experience on this tour! The planning and equipment were all very well-prepared, which made for a smooth and enjoyable journey. Christina, our guide, was outstanding – incredibly supportive, kind, and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable adventure!
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Butifulb2024
May 13, 2024
Loved it - Everyone should do a natural crystal ice cave tour and Glacier Adventure is prefect for that. Staffs were very friendly as well as professional. We had a great time during the trip as our tour guide Christine was knowledgeable and friendly.
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Jakkaratl
May 9, 2024
The Crystal Ice Cave tour offered an exceptionally thrilling experience. - The Ice Cave tour was amazing. We went with a guide and saw beautiful ice formations inside. It was like being in a magical icy world. If you like cool adventures, you should go!
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Adelavict
Oct 21, 2024
Great guide, misleading photos and description of the tour - We expected much more of this tour based on the photos and description given, they were quite misleading.
We didn't even hike on the ice and had to wait like 30 minutes to enter a crowded tiny ice cave, which we couldn't even walk till the end as it was flooded.
We were told that walking on the ice and bigger and "bluer" caves were only visited in the 5-6 hours tour they offer. Honestly, if we had known this we would have gone for the longer option no doubt.
Despite this, I'm giving the tour 2 stars for our amazing guide Dana, who made the experience much greater and for the hot chocolate we were offered once we got back to Glacier Adventure reception.
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