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Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour

3 hours 30 minutesSoutheast IcelandFjallsárlónFree cancellation on most tours

Embark on an extraordinary super jeep journey into the heart of Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe's largest glacier. We explore the Icelandic wilderness on our way to a blue ice cave located in Breidarmerkurjokull glacier outlet. Ice caves are a natural wonder that every adventurer should behold. We will offer one departure per day, carefully timed to try to avoid the crowds in the caves. This allows for a more relaxed atmosphere exploring the ice-cave and the glacier. After the ice cave exploration, we invite you to indulge in a warm bowl of tomato soup and a hot beverage at Frost restaurant before continuing your journey. With our exceptional location, blue ice caves and seasoned guides, we are confident that this excursion will leave no one untouched. Duration: 3-3,5 hours Difficulty: Easy Group size: 12:1 Age limit: 8 Our commitment is to offer a personalized experience. At Fjallsarlon we offer excellent facilities for smooth check-in. Natural ice caves are constantly changing therefore, our guides are always on the lookout for the best ice caves to visit. The ice caves are explored with like-minded explorers, enhancing the overall adventure.

Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour is a 3 hours 30 minutes experience run by Fjallsárlón in Southeast Iceland, from 25.900 ISK per person. Embark on an extraordinary super jeep journey into the heart of Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe's largest glacier. We explore the Icelandic wilderness on our way to a blue ice cave located in Breidarmerkurjokull glacier outlet.

25.900 ISKfrom, per person
Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
10 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
Southeast Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Fjallsárlón

About this tour

Embark on an extraordinary super jeep journey into the heart of Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe's largest glacier.

We explore the Icelandic wilderness on our way to a blue ice cave located in Breidarmerkurjokull glacier outlet. Ice caves are a natural wonder that every adventurer should behold. We will offer one departure per day, carefully timed to try to avoid the crowds in the caves. This allows for a more relaxed atmosphere exploring the ice-cave and the glacier.

After the ice cave exploration, we invite you to indulge in a warm bowl of tomato soup and a hot beverage at Frost restaurant before continuing your journey. With our exceptional location, blue ice caves and seasoned guides, we are confident that this excursion will leave no one untouched.

Duration: 3-3,5 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Group size: 12:1

Age limit: 8

Our commitment is to offer a personalized experience. At Fjallsarlon we offer excellent facilities for smooth check-in.

Natural ice caves are constantly changing therefore, our guides are always on the lookout for the best ice caves to visit. The ice caves are explored with like-minded explorers, enhancing the overall adventure.

What’s included

  • Included: Experienced guide, off-road transportation in a 4x4 vehicle.
  • Helmets, micro spikes and light refreshments after the tour.

What to bring

  • Required: Hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, warm clothing.

Good to know

  • Arrival 30 minutes before departure time.
  • Please note that while our tour is considered "easy," it does involve some walking on uneven ground, we do not walk on glaciers.

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Where it starts

Fjallsárlón Glacier Parking, Fjallsarlon Road, Iceland

Meeting point: Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour, Fjallsarlon Road, Oraefi

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How long is Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour?
The tour runs about 3 hours 30 minutes.
When does Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 25.900 ISK per person — the operator's price in the Tourdesk catalogue, updated weekly.
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 10 years old.