Vatnajökull Glacier Tour: Explore Europe’s Largest Ice Cap & Unique Ice Caves

Embark on a thrilling adventure to explore the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest ice cap. Discover unique ice caves and capture stunning photos on this hard-level tour.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Breiðamerkurjökull - From Hali, we board our 4×4 super jeep and head onto the glacial outwash plain by following an old farming road called “Þöng”. Here you will begin to see the majestic ice-covered volcano, Öræfajökull as well as Breiðamerkurjökull.
What's Included
  • Ice ax (if needed)
  • Microspikes for rocky terrain (if needed)
  • Crampons for glacier walks (if needed)
  • Professional guide included
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
  • Climbing helmet and headlamp provided
  • Walking harness available (if needed)
  • Lightweight rubber boots for stream crossings (if needed)
What's Not Included
  • Feet – Woolen socks – Good waterproof hiking boots, high with good ankle support (can be rented from us) Lower body – Base layer- wool or synthetic (no cotton!) – Light and comfortable hiking trousers softshell for example (no jeans!) – Wind and waterproof trousers Upper body – Full sleeve base layer wool or synthetic (no cotton!) – Thin fleece or…
Additional Information

This excursion invites you to explore an exclusive natural ice cave in Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s most expansive ice cap. Designed for adventurous spirits seeking solace in an inaccessible ice cave, this tour awards you with splendid photography potential and a memorable encounter. The tour’s difficulty is high and is restricted to a group of 8…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Tsandin
Mar 4, 2025
Sensational - The tour with Glacier Adventure was fantastic! I recommend it and would do tours with them again. They are very helpful, we love it!
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Vanice
Mar 2, 2025
Perfect adventure! - I gotta say, this trip was a solid 10 out of 10! Having Katarina as our guide was an absolute blessing. She's just so pro, kind, and passionate about what she does. With her leading the way, we all got to soak up the beauty of those crystal-clear blue caves - felt like we were in a dream! If you're up for it, I totally recommend the 6-hour adventure. You'll have plenty of time for a quick glacier hike and to explore at least a couple of those mesmerizing blue ice caves. The weather? Couldn't have been better! The sun was shining, no crazy winds, just the perfect day for a glacier hike. Picture this: the sun hitting that blue ice, making it sparkle, and those ancient air bubbles frozen in time. Now that's what I call an adventure!
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Fruitcartrule
Mar 1, 2025
Incredible glacier adventure! - The glacier ice cave tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Understanding the geography of the area, how the ecosystems are interconnected and experiencing the caves themselves was enlightening. Our guide, Katerina (I hope I’m spelling this right), was amazing, patient and showed so much care towards us. Her sincerity towards her work and love for the environment was palpable. We are going home with a renewed appreciation for nature and its amazing wonders thanks to our Glacier Adventure!
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Jennfromdc
Feb 19, 2025
Pinnacle of the Iceland experience - Trekking on a glacier (Vatnajökull) and exploring moulins, crevasses and ice caves - fully and highly recommended! This was the pinnacle of our trip to Iceland. We loved the small group size, and our guide took us to see so many amazing features while managing to avoid the crowds and timing everything perfectly. We had an amazing time and can't wait to come back.
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Freedom42710289781
Feb 1, 2025
Amazing ice cave tour. - Been waited for this tour for months and finally we made it. Highly recommend this 3 hours tour. Our tour guide Lisa is a nice lady. Make sure you come in the right time as this blue ice cave only open in winter.
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Thomas
Jan 13, 2025
Breathtaking! - Our visit to the Sparkel ice cave was a magical experience! The cave itself is breathtakingly beautiful, with shimmering ice formations and a serene, almost otherworldly atmosphere. What really made this tour special was the excellent guidance by Issa. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and made everyone feel safe and comfortable. Issa shared interesting stories and facts about the ice cave, which enriched the experience even more. Her passion for nature and her dedication to providing a top experience shone through. I can highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland!
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161junw
Jan 5, 2025
Highly recommended - The experience was impressive and the view was amazing. Many thanks to our guide Dana. She brought a good explanation and a nice trip to us.
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Resort20477173765
Dec 27, 2024
First time in Iceland - Beautiful experience with Cristina nice guide of Glacier Adventure who accompanied us to the discovery of the wonderful blue cave, this year particularly large compared to other years. Too bad only for some groups that slowed down a lot the path to take hundreds of photos without even looking at the wonder that surrounded them. At the collection point we were offered hot drinks waiting to leave
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N2061yqsofiam
Dec 26, 2024
Amazing adventure - We had an amazing time! The hike on the glacier was incredible and we were able to visit two different caves. The colours and the ice inside the caves are magnificent. Kristina, our guide, was great! She told us all about the glacier and how the caves are formed and answered all our questions. You could really see how she loves the glacier and her job. She was also very nice and took beautiful photos of us! If you need equipment (such as hiking boots or gloves), it will be provided. And people will make sure you have all the right things to be comfortable on the glacier. I would definitely recommend this tour. It was not only a highlight of our trip but also one of the best experiences ever!
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Katieb611
Dec 13, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience! - Katrina went above and beyond to make our experience amazing. It was absolutely breathtaking to climb a glacier and see the new ice caves.
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