From Jökulsárlón: Ice Cave and Glacier Exploration Tour

Title as listed by the operator: Ice Explorers

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From Jökulsárlón: Ice Cave and Glacier Exploration Tour

Before you book

Meets at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Café at 10 am for a 10:30 departure, about five hours' drive from Reykjavík.
A medium-difficulty hike of 4 to 6 km across the glacier, lasting five to six hours; winter groups run up to 8 people per guide.
Minimum age 13; not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments. Helmets, harness and crampons are supplied.
This tour is built around glacier walking and visits ice caves and formations as conditions allow; it does not guarantee a specific cave every time.
Hotel transfers, food, drinks and winter clothing or shoes are not included; rain gear and boots can be rented at the meeting point. Runs roughly October to April.

About This Experience

A longer guided hike across Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, from Jökulsárlón, taking in ice caves and other formations. The hike covers 4 to 6 km over five to six hours on the glacier.

Highlights

Channel your inner Ice Explorer as you journey through icy terrain with
Explore the imposing Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe
Learn about the ever-changing landscape of glaciers from your guide
Use well-maintained equipment like helmets, harnesses, crampons
Experience the exhilaration of riding in a custom-made Ice Explorers super-jeep

What's Included

✓ Transfers from the meeting point in Jökulsárlón
✓ Guide
✓ Super-jeep transportation
✓ Hiking tour
✓ Safety equipment (helmets, harness, crampons)

Not Included

Hotel transfers
Food or drinks
Winter clothing and shoes

Good to Know

The ice caves and ice formations seen on this tour never look the same as the photos shown in the gallery, as they melt and reform throughout the year. Everything shown is natural, and the guide tries their best to show you the best that nature has to offer.
This is a walking tour on a glacier that covers a total distance of 4-6 km (depending on the group) on various terrains
It is cold on the glacier. The tour operates on windy and rainy days, despite the cold on the glacier. Wear weather-appropriate clothing, warm, breathable waterproof clothing, and stiff hiking boots that cover your ankles and offer good ankle support. Soft, foam, low shoes or sneakers are not allowed.
Important: We offer rain pants, jackets, and hiking boots for rent at the meeting point. If you are not properly dressed, you may be required to rent gear from us or, in extreme cases, be denied participation for safety reasons. Our cancellation policy will apply in such cases.