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Crystal Ice Cave Adventure: Experience Unique Ice Caves in Europe's Largest Glacier, Vatnajökull
4.8
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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 had 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 had 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
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(229 Ratings)
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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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Davidavellan
May 5, 2024
Walking on Ice - We had a great time visiting the Crystal Cave. Pictures don't do it justice, and being inside is fascinating. We also walked in top of the glacier, which was really fantastic too.
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Betta0417
May 4, 2024
Fantastic experience! - Wonderful excursion! Excellent organization and group of expert, courteous and helpful guides. In particular, our very nice and kind guide, Sergio, who also spoke Italian very well, accompanied us with great competence and passion on this wonderful excursion that has remained in our hearts. The cave truly leaves you speechless and the landscape around is splendid. A unique experience that I recommend to everyone!
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Irenetor92
May 1, 2024
An amazing adventure - Our experience with glacier adventure was perfect! The guide was very kind and we feel safety during all experience. The ice crystal cave is amazing and a experience very recomendable with them if you go to Iceland!!
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Andreasv74lm
Apr 29, 2024
Impressing experience - Amazing cave with a very blue colour. Well organized. Maria drove us savely to the cave and gave us some informations about glaciers.
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37tonyk
Apr 27, 2024
Ice cave tour - bucket list worthy! - This tour was on my bucket list and it did not disappoint! The meeting place was 25 minutes drive from the glacier. Everything was on time and we were well equipped. ( Heed the website recommendations on what to wear.) Our guide, Christine, was wonderful! At each stage she clearly explained what was happening next. She gave us great information about the glacier. She was also very friendly. The caves themselves were beautiful. However, be aware that each year the caves disappear as the glacier melts so those going in subsequent seasons will see different caves. I would not recommend this tour for people with mobility issues. You may need to walk while squatting over an irregular surface. If you are concerned whether you can physically do it, speak to the tour people prior to going as they will know what is involved in the particular caves you will be visiting.
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Giuliac347
Apr 27, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience! You really enter inside the glacier and are surrounded by ice everywhere
The guide was nice and even helped us in taking good pics
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Malumint
Apr 18, 2024
Cool under glaciar ice cave adventure - The tour was wonderful, you get to walk under the glaciar in an icecave! Our guide was maggie, she was very nice! We had so much fun!
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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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