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Ice Cave Discovery

6 hours Southeast IcelandLocal Guide of VatnajökullFree cancellation on most tours

Ice Cave Discovery

Ice Cave Discovery is a 6 hours experience run by Local Guide of Vatnajökull in Southeast Iceland, from 34.900 ISK per person. Picture yourself atop a vast, gorgeous glacier. The profound silence envelops you, broken only by the occasional distant crack of calving ice.

34.900 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
6 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
16 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
Southeast Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Local Guide of Vatnajökull

About this tour

Picture yourself atop a vast, gorgeous glacier. The profound silence envelops you, broken only by the occasional distant crack of calving ice.

There’s a reason this small group glacier adventure, with a maximum of 8 people per guide, is our guides’ favourite winter trip!

This Season’s Unique Experience

• You’ll start by visiting the same blue ice cave as on our ice cave tour

• You’ll hike up Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, reaching ever more scenic glacier overview.

• You’ll immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Iceland’s glacial wilderness, away from the main crowds in your small group

Past Season’s Highlights

Ice caves are natural wonders that change every season. Therefore, ice caves we’ve visited in previous seasons, such as the Blue Diamond, Sapphire ice cave and Crystal ice cave, no longer exist or are inaccessible.

At the beginning of each season our guides go out and scout the best glacier locations, so we can share our glacial wonderland with you – without compromising your safety.

Please note that we will not be the only group visiting the ice cave. We try to accurately represent the cave as you would experience and be able to photograph it yourself. Visit our Instagram @localguide to see photos we’ve been tagged in as well as those we have posted throughout the season.

What to Expect

Getting There – An Adventure in Itself

Embark on an adventure that takes you deep into Iceland’s glacial heart, where our custom 4×4 vehicles conquer challenging landscapes sculpted by ice over countless ages.

Glacier Exploration

What’s included

  • - Local Ice Cave Guide
  • - Any safety glacier gear needed for the tour
  • - 4x4 ride from our base to the glacier

What to bring

  • Hiking boots with ankle support, warm and waterproof outdoor clothes, gloves, hat and a small backpack with some drinks and snacks. Let us know if you don´t have hiking boots, you can rent boots from us on location for 1.500 ISK

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Where it starts

Local Guide - Ice Cave Tours, Iceland

Meeting point: Jökulsárlón Parking, Jökulsárlón, Hornafjordur

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Ice Cave Discovery?
The tour runs about 6 hours .
When does Ice Cave Discovery operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 34.900 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 16 years old.