Jökulsárlón: Easy Hike to a Natural Blue Ice Cave

Title as listed by the operator: Ice Walkers Tours

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Jökulsárlón: Easy Hike to a Natural Blue Ice Cave

Before you book

Meets at the main Glacier Lagoon car park, east side of the bridge, about five hours' drive from Reykjavík; look for the 4x4 minibus with the Ice Walkers logo.
A 40 minute drive and a walk of up to 10 minutes reach the cave; plan on about 3 hours total, with roughly an hour inside.
The cave itself has gone by different names in past seasons, including Crystal, Sapphire or Sparkle Ice Cave, depending on which one the guides find safest that winter.
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments. The operator supplies the ice-caving gear; bring your own warm, waterproof clothing and winter hiking shoes.
Food and drinks are not included. Runs roughly October to April; departure times are chosen to avoid the busiest periods, though crowding can still happen.

About This Experience

A guided walk to an ice cave on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, from the main Jökulsárlón car park: a 40 minute drive and a walk of up to 10 minutes, with about an hour inside.

Highlights

Visit a big natural blue ice cave in a glacier
Witness the spectacular edge of the glacier falling into the lagoon
Ride aboard a 4x4 vehicle in a moonlike landscape to the glacier
Departure times chosen to avoid the biggest crowds
Highly qualified and educated glacier guides

What's Included

✓ All necessary ice caving gear
✓ Transportation to and from the glacier in a 4x4 vehicle
✓ Fully certified glacier guide

Not Included

Warm winter hiking shoes
Recommended warm and waterproof clothing
Food and drinks

Meeting Point

This is the main Glacier Lagoon car park on the east side of the bridge, next to the cafeteria and the toilets. Look for a 4x4 minibus marked with a big Ice Walkers logo