Join an exciting ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a unique opportunity to explore the extraordinary Vatnajökull Glacier in Iceland!
Vatnajökull Glacier is the largest ice cap in Iceland and in Europe. It is located in southern Iceland and covers 8% of the country's landmass. Your ice caving tour at Vatnajökull will depart from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, a stunning glacier lake formed from the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier, an outlet glacier of the massive Vatnajökull ice cap.
The ice cave tour to Vatnajökull Glacier will set off from the meeting point at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. At the base camp, you'll be greeted by the certified guide and board a Super Jeep. The specially modified Jeep is able to navigate on a narrow gravel road to reach the ice cave located in Vatnajökull Glacier. Upon arrival at the glacier, the guide will go through a safety briefing and instructions for ice caving. You'll also receive your safety gear, including a helmet and crampons. Then, you'll embark on a short walk to the ice cave for your caving tour in Vatnajökull!
Following the guide's instructions, you'll enter the mesmerising ice cave and experience the natural beauty of the glacier from the inside. The ice caves created by the glacier are a dynamic and ever-changing natural phenomenon. The specific cave you visit will depend on current conditions and safety assessments for the day. During the ice cave tour in Vatnajökull Glacier, the knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights about glaciers and icefields, including information about their formation and environmental impact. After exploring the extraordinary ice cave, you'll return to the starting point at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Explore the inside of Europe's largest ice cap on this insightful ice cave tour at Vatnajökull Glacier!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and embark on a guided ice cave tour at Vatnajökull Glacier.
- Arrive at the starting point at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
- Meet the guide
- Board the Jeep
- Drive to Vatnajökull Glacier
- Receive equipment (crampons, helmet)
- Safety briefing and instructions
- Short walk to the ice cave
- The ice caving adventure begins!
- Explore inside the ice cave
- Return to the starting point at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
A reasonable level of fitness is required for this tour. Please notify of any health issues in advance.
The guide reserves the right to refuse any participant not wearing appropriate clothing for safety reasons. In this case, no refund will be issued.
- Guide
- Caving equipment
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof hiking shoes
- Waterproof hiking pants
- Woollen socks
- Thermal underwear
- Wool or fleece thermal mid-layer
- Warm gloves
- Hat