Jökulsárlón: Glacier Hike to a Remote Ice Cave

Title as listed by the operator: Ice Walkers Tours

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Jökulsárlón: Glacier Hike to a Remote Ice Cave

Before you book

Meets at the Jökulsárlón main car park (look for the Ice Walkers 4x4), about five hours' drive from Reykjavík; the transfer to the glacier takes up to 40 minutes.
Covers about 8 km with uphill sections over three to three and a half hours, reaching at least one ice cave; the route goes further than most tours to avoid crowds.
Minimum age 12; not suitable for people with back, heart or respiratory problems, low fitness, mobility impairments or wheelchair users. Glacier gear and headlamps are supplied.
Winter clothing, food and drinks are not included; ankle-covering, fairly stiff boots are required or you may be turned away.
Runs roughly October to April; which cave is reached depends on conditions on the day.

About This Experience

A guided hike to a less-visited part of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, from Jökulsárlón: up to 40 minutes' transfer, then an 8 km hike with three-plus hours on the ice and in a cave.

Highlights

Explore a natural blue ice cave safely with a professional glacier guide
Travel with a 4x4 vehicle to a remote location in Vatnajokull National Park
Challenge yourself to an off-the-beaten-path hike on the glacier
Avoid the big crowds by hiking further than most people do
Learn about the basics of glaciology and climate science from an expert guide

What's Included

✓ Roundtrip transportation from meeting point
✓ Guide
✓ Glacier gear and headlamps

Not Included

Winter clothing
Food and drinks

Good to Know

This tour will take place as long as weather conditions stay within the safety perimeter. Otherwise, you will be offered an alternative tour or a full refund
The lack of appropriate footwear may result in denial of participation. Please contact the activity provider if in doubt. You should wear ankle-covering, relatively stiff boots
The tour may be cancelled or adjusted last minute due to weather conditions worsening or a group member struggling
The ice caves are a fast-changing phenomenon and usually melt or change their appearance from season to season. The activity provider will try to hike to the most beautiful cave accessible
No prior glacier experience is required, however, participants must be physically fit and able to hike for 8 kilometers with uphill sections