Full Day Blue Ice Cave Experience

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Ice cave exploration — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Remote ice cave — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

-Visit stunning natural glacier ice caves, tunnels and canyons.

-Enjoy a small group experience (maximum 8 participants).

-Your guides run one departure per day, and therefore we are flexible with timings and locations. This enables us to take your time and give you the best experience possible on any given day.

-Learn about the glacial landscape and how climate change is affecting the glaciers in Iceland.

Winter Sports Glacier Walks Small Group Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: North Tides

Ages: Adults (16–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Glacier hiking equipment: crampons, ice axe (if required), harness, helmet, head torch (if required)

Not included

Not included: Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle/thermos.

Itinerary

Breathe the still beauty of Iceland’s most spectacular winter attraction in this full day ice cave and glacier adventure. This tour takes you hiking to a natural ice cave and exploring the winter glacier in Vatnajökull National Park. In winter, the glacier enters a deep freeze, with crystal blue ice and amazing sub-glacial features becoming safe and accessible. This tour starts at the Glacier Adventure basecamp in Hali. From here, we will take a 4x4 journey of approximately half an hour towards the glacier. Depending on the cave location and terrain, expect to hike for up to 1 hour to reach the ice cave. Upon arrival, we will slow down your tempo to appreciate one of nature’s great marvels: the splendor of an ice cave carved by glacial meltwater. Time taken inside the cave depends on the group, weather or terrain conditions and the size of the ice cave, but this is usually from 45 – 90 minutes. We will use the remaining time to explore the glacier and visit other natural features such as arches, tunnels and moulins. The total hiking distance is approximately 8 km, over uneven rocky and glacial terrain.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the Glacier Adventure base in Hali, 16 km east of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. After turning off route 1, pass the restaurant and turn right to reach your meeting point. Toilet facilities are available prior to departure.

End point

We meet at the Glacier Adventure base in Hali, 16 km east of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. After turning off route 1, pass the restaurant and turn right to reach your meeting point. Toilet facilities are available prior to departure.