Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon

4.9 (213 reviews) 4 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore the highlights of Iceland’s glaciers. Let your guide lead you

through breathtaking glacial landscapes. Equipped with crampons, a

helmet, a harness, you will explore the Breidamerkurjokull glacier with the team at Ice Explorers.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Ice Explorers

Ages: Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: crampon, helmet, safety harness

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

On the Ice Exploration tour, you'll spend about 2 hours (4-6 km) hiking on Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacier outlet of Vatnajökull. Your guide will explain how glaciers form and change, affecting their surroundings. You'll see various natural attractions, including mountains, ashy ice, and possibly blue ice. The tour activities vary based on daily conditions and group preferences, with options to explore larger glacier areas or enter moulins and crevasses. Rated medium in difficulty, the tour requires participants to walk 4-6 km on diverse terrain and in varying weather conditions. No prior glacier experience is needed. We provide crampons, helmets, and safety harnesses. Guides will ensure you're prepared before starting. Dress according to the weather; the glacier is usually as cold as the Glacier Lagoon meeting point. Wear warm, breathable, waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots that cover the ankles and offer good ankle support. Meeting times are 08:30, 12:00, or 13:45 • Meet and gear up • Drive 40 min. in the super-jeep • You'll explore the glacier for about 2 hours. • The return involves walking back to the jeep and driving back to the Glacier Lagoon.

Stop 1
Jokulsarlon

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet next to our super-jeeps, by the Glacier Lagoon café

End point

We meet next to our super-jeeps, by the Glacier Lagoon café

Using your ticket

The meeting point is next to our cars, next to the Glacier Lagoon café

For the 09:00 tour, meeting time is 08:30

For the 12:30 tour, meeting time is 12:00

For the 14:15 tour, meeting time is 13:45

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be able to fit safety gear: helmet, harness, and minimum shoe size 35
Wear comfortable, warm, yet breathable waterproof clothing and hiking boots. Wear stiff hiking boots that cover your ankles and offer good ankle support. Soft, foam, low shoes or sneakers are not allowed.
Important: We offer rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots for rental at the meeting point. If you are not properly dressed, you may be required to rent gear from us or, in extreme cases, be denied participation for safety reasons. Our cancellation policy will apply in such cases.
The harness sizes is can be adjusted to maximum 126cm.
If you wish to book for one or more than five participants, please contact Ice Explorers directly