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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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_y
Nov 26, 2024
Highly recommend! - This tour was incredible. We went into a huge ice cave and saw beautiful blue hues in the ice! Our tour guide, Arnold, was very knowledgable and so friendly. It was a small group, which was very nice as well. Highly recommend doing this tour when in Iceland!!
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Passenger52937989968
Nov 18, 2024
Experience in Iceland - This is an amazing experience! Everything is very well organized, the meeting point is clear, the equipment and instructions are given very professionally. At each step our guide gives us the explanations and recommendations to follow for the glacier walk. Our guide was great, very invested and passionate. I recommend the experience with local guide with eyes closed! Small committee and sincerity.
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Hp1798
Nov 9, 2024
Fantastic adventure - What a great experience „hiking“ on the Glacier and exploring an ice cave! Very impressive adventure and worth every minute spent. And the staff of Local Guide was awesome. Very kind, helpful and top notch professional. Special thanks to our guide Soffia for guiding us on this tour. Highly recommended trip.
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Ann_s
Nov 6, 2024
You will not be disappointed 5* - Our guide, Sophia, was brilliant. She was very knowledgeable and fun. There had been very heavy rain for a couple of days before our trip so the ice cave was pretty small but the tour was still amazing. We hiked along the glacier. It was very safe - we were given good clear instructions and had helmets and crampons provided. I cannot rate this trip highly enough.
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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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