Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure
Duration:
Approx. 3 hours
Price: 23,900 ISK
Meeting point:
The ice cave tour departs from Glacier lagoon (Jökulsárlón) parking lot.
No pick-up — all guests meet us at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon parking lot. Please arrive 20 minutes before departure.
Included:
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Helmets
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Crampons
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Head lights
What to bring:
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Warm clothing
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Head wear and gloves
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Good hiking shoes
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Your camera
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The good mood :)
Departures: 10:45 and 14:00
Group size: Max 14 per guide
Minimum age: 6 years
Season: October to end of April
Arrive 20 minutes early
The Crystal Blue Ice cave adventure tour has been one of our most popular tours since we started our ice cave tours in 2015. We have our departure timing for this tour on a very strategic timing. We do this to try to be in the ice cave without too many other guests from other tour companies. We take you into the stunning Icelandic glacier where you will experience the most beautiful ice cave on the edge of the glacier each winter. Make sure you bring your camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities in the tour. Our aim is to provide high quality and personal guide service in each tour we take and we put our customers in seat number 1. We are looking forward to taking you on this ice cave adventure. Each winter brings new natural blue ice caves in Vatnajökull — a Crystal ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón visits the best ice cave of the season. Most of our tours are guided by local Icelandic tour guides. The tours depart from The Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) parking lot. Each winter we have new ice caves and it's never the same from year to year. Available from October to end of April. Always be on meeting point 20 min before departure.
From 23,900 ISK per person · about 3 hours · meets at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Book your Crystal Blue Ice Cave tour
Full refund up to 24 hours before the tour.
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Want to travel as your own group? Book a private ice cave tour, or a group ice cave tour for larger groups.
Disclaimer:
All adventures and glacier tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Glacier Travel ehf does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. All customers are to realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Alcohol and drugs:
We reserve the right to refuse participation to clients we believe are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, in such circumstances, no refunds shall be given. Our guides reserve the right to refuse participation to any customer whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offence, upset or put other passengers in danger. In such cases, full cancellation charges apply.
Insurance
We advise all our guests to have insurances.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Crystal Blue Ice Cave tour and what does it cost?
Approx. 3 hours. The price is 23,900 ISK.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from the Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) parking lot. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure.
When is the Crystal Blue Ice Cave tour available?
From October to the end of April. Each winter we have new ice caves, so the cave is never exactly the same year by year.
Are the ice caves natural?
Yes. Glacier Travel only visits natural ice caves. We visit natural ice caves in the Vatnajökull area on tours from Jökulsárlón, from October to the end of April. We do not visit man-made ice tunnels.
What is included?
Helmets, crampons and head lights are included.
What should I bring?
Warm clothing, head wear and gloves, good hiking shoes, and your camera.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund up to 24 hours before the tour. Full terms: Cancellation policy
What time does the Crystal Blue Ice Cave tour depart?
The tour departs at 10:45 and 14:00.
How big is the Crystal tour group?
The maximum group size is 14 per guide.
What is the minimum age for the Crystal tour?
The minimum age is 6 years.
Is there pick-up?
No — there is no pick-up service. All guests meet us at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon parking lot, 20 minutes before departure.
Who leads Glacier Travel's ice cave tours?
Glacier Travel is run by Vigfús Ásbjörnsson, owner and lead guide, who has run ice cave tours from Jökulsárlón since 2015. His training includes AIMG Hard Ice 1 & 2, AIMG Ice Cave certification and Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
What language are the tours guided in?
Our tours are guided in English only.
Can I book on my own?
Yes. Bookings for 1 person are welcome.
Can we book a private or group tour?
Yes. Both tours can be booked privately on request by email at info@arcticguides.is. We take groups of up to 60 people; group bookings are private and never mixed with other guests.
Plan your ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón
Not sure which tour to book? Compare Crystal vs Extreme Blue Ice Cave Tour: Which Should You Book? — the Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure on this page is approx. 3 hours for 23,900 ISK, and the Extreme Blue Ice Cave Tour is 4.5–6 hours for 36,900 ISK. For the full comparison, see our guide to the best ice cave tours in Iceland.
Both tours run from October to the end of April. Read Ice Cave Season in Iceland: When to Go (October–April) before you choose your dates, and What to Wear and Bring on an Ice Cave Tour in Iceland before you pack.
All tours meet at the Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) parking lot — please arrive 20 minutes before departure. See Ice Cave Tours from Jökulsárlón: Meeting Point, Timing and What to Expect and meet your guide, Vigfús Ásbjörnsson. For photo tips, read our guide to photographing a blue ice cave; for safety, read how a guide judges a natural ice cave.
Your guide
Vigfús Ásbjörnsson is the owner and lead guide at Glacier Travel Iceland. Born and raised in the Höfn area, he has run ice cave tours from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon since 2015 and is also a local fisherman from Höfn in summer. His training includes AIMG Hard Ice 1 & 2, AIMG Ice Cave certification, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), and maritime safety and survival training (Crowd & Crisis Management A-V/2 & A-V/3, STCW A-VI/1). In all of our trips, customer safety comes first.
Meet the team: Meet your guide, Vigfús Ásbjörnsson