Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Tour

Crystal Ice Cave Tour

Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.

Tour Highlights: 

• Guided visit to an ice cave on Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of the mighty Vatnajökull

• Group size limited to 14 guests per guide

• Super Jeep ride from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to the ice cave

• Short walk to the cave with all glacier safety gear included

Experience an ice cave on the south side of Vatnajökull Glacier, conveniently starting from the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Each autumn, meltwater and winter forces carve new ice caves inside the glacier. These caves change every season – their size, shape and colour can vary from deep blue to more white or grey tones depending on the weather and snow cover, making each visit unique. Our expert team constantly evaluates conditions to choose the best cave for the day.

From Jökulsárlón, board a specially modified Super Jeep for a scenic, off-road ride (~30 minutes) to the glacier’s edge. From there, take a short walk of around 15 minutes each way over uneven ground to reach the cave. Your certified glacier guide provides a safety briefing and all necessary glacier gear (helmet, crampons if needed) and leads you safely inside the cave.

Inside, you’ll have time to look around, take photos and learn how the caves form and change from year to year. Because this is a natural wonder and a popular area, you should expect to share the cave with other small groups – this is not a private experience – but your guide will do their best to give you space for photos and to enjoy the atmosphere.

Disclaimer: All day trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

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Please Note

• The minimum age to participate is 6 years old

• Sturdy, close-toed footwear is required

• The tour is rated as easy, but guests must be comfortable walking for ~15 minutes on uneven terrain

• Glaciers are always changing. Each year new unique caves are formed in different locations. We visit one ice cave per tour, and the cave visited may vary depending on conditions. Some are larger or more striking than others, but each is unique and chosen for your safety and the best possible experience on the day. 

• The tour is weather and condition dependent. Guest safety is our highest priority, and tours can be altered or cancelled if conditions are deemed unsafe by National Park Authorities. Late cancellations or itinerary adjustments may be unavoidable - please accept our gratitude in advance for your patience & cooperation.

• Ice caves are seasonally accessible, and only when conditions are safe. In the event of unfavorable conditions, we will notify you by email if the tour is cancelled. 

• Jökulsárlón is a busy area. We recommend allowing plenty of time to find parking, and check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour.