Extreme Blue Ice Cave Tour & Glacier Hike
Duration:
Approx 4.5-6 hours
Price: 36,900 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
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Harness
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Ice axes
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carabiners
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 :)
Departure: 09:30
Group size: Max 10
Minimum age: 14 years
Season: October to end of April
Arrive 20 minutes early
Extreme blue ice cave tour and glacier hike to the best natural ice caves in Vatnajökull
Our Extreme Blue Ice Cave tour is for nature lovers who want to get into close connection to the nature and experience the ice caves and the glacier in a more adventurous and closer way. The tour is approx. 4.5-6 hours depends very much on travel speed. The tour suits everybody who is in normally good shape and we always visit totally the best ice caves in this tour. Sometimes we have more than one cave to visit, it depends on daily ice cave conditions. When we hike we always hike on an enjoyable speed to ensure everybody in the group feel good and enjoy the stunning nature in the area. The tour is excellent for all nature lovers, photographers, outdoor people who love to explore a little bit more and for those who love extreme blue ice. The difficulty level of this tour is moderate, and people need to dress warmly and wear good hiking shoes because sometimes it can get cold. Our aim is to provide high quality and personal guiding in each tour we take, and we put our customers experience and safety in seat number one. It's important when you travel in Iceland that you meet the local Icelanders and our guides are Icelandic. The tour does not always have the same route. It depends on weather and ice condition which route we take each day. The tours depart from the Glacier Lagoon (Jökulsárlón) parking lot.Available from October to end of April. Always be on meeting point 20 min before departure.
Full refund up to 24 hours before the tour.
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Frequently asked questions
1. How long is the Extreme Blue Ice Cave tour and what does it cost?
Approx. 4.5–6 hours. The price is 36,900 ISK.
2. 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.
3. When is the Extreme Blue Ice Cave tour available?
From October to the end of April.
4. 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.
5. What is included?
Helmets, crampons, head lights, harness, ice axes and carabiners are included.
6. What should I bring, and how fit do I need to be?
Warm clothing, head wear and gloves, good hiking shoes, and your camera. The difficulty level is moderate and the tour suits people in normally good shape.
7. What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund up to 24 hours before the tour. Full terms: Cancellation policy
8. What time does the Extreme Blue Ice Cave tour depart?
The tour departs at 09:30.
9. How big is the Extreme tour group?
The maximum group size is 10 people.
10. What is the minimum age for the Extreme tour?
The minimum age is 14 years.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. What language are the tours guided in?
Our tours are guided in English only.
14. Can I book on my own?
Yes. Bookings for 1 person are welcome.
15. 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 is approx. 3 hours for 23,900 ISK, and the Extreme Blue Ice Cave Tour on this page is 4.5–6 hours for 36,900 ISK. See how both tours compare in 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
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