Blue Ice Caving Adventure in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon

Name: Blue Ice Caving Adventure in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon
Brand: Blue Iceland
SKU: 2683
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (69 reviews)

A traveler stands inside a vivid blue ice cave at Vatnajokull Glacier in southeast Iceland during winter.

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Dates

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Travelers

From: Glacier Lagoon - Jökulsárlón

When to book

Most travelers book about 12 days ahead. The price is the same all season, so book the date that suits you. March is the busiest month.

Description

Summary

Tour starts

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Duration

3 hours

Difficulty

Easy

Languages

English

Available

Oct. - Apr.

Minimum age

8 years old

When to book

Most travelers book about 12 days ahead. The price is the same all season, so book the date that suits you. March is the busiest month.

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Description

Explore a natural blue ice cave in Vatnajokull Glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, on this winter super jeep tour from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon on the South Coast of Iceland.

The tour departs from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. From there, you ride off-road in a super jeep to Vatnajokull Glacier, with views of the glacial terrain and mountains along the way.

At the ice cave, your guide gives you a briefing and your equipment, and then leads you inside. The guides are professional, certified, and experienced in ice caves.

Ice caves form when meltwater runs underneath the glacier in summer, shaping the walls and roof. When the weather turns cold again, these channels freeze, so the caves change from year to year and are only safe to enter in the colder months.

You spend about an hour exploring the cave, taking photos of the blue ice and its formations. Then you ride back to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon by super jeep.

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Included

Guided tour into an ice cave in Vatnajokull Glacier

Super jeep ride from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon to Vatnajokull Glacier and back

All safety equipment (helmet and crampons)

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Activities

Super Jeep

Sightseeing

Ice Caving

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Traveler's Choice

Amazing!

Rosalia Fraga

Our guide Ingo was very knowledgeable and took time to explain everything in detail. He also took our family photos! The cave was impressive and we really enjoyed the tour. We would highly recommend anyone to book it!

Amazing!

Brieuc LE MER

It was amazing ! Our guide, David Diego was really nice and professional. We had an unbelievable experience. Many thanks for all that good memories !

Amazing!

Santhanakrishnan Duraisami

The tour was excellent. The guide (Sofia) is great, friendly, humble, and knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend this tour.

Amazing!

Antje Söhnel

We didn‘t go to an ice cave because no one was actually there. That was not a problem. The company contactected me and we switched to an glacier hike. That was amazing! Philipp, our guide, was friendly and showed us top places, explains a lot about glaciers. Top tour!

Amazing!

Carlos Luis Pérez Gálvez

We loved it. Our guide was really nice, friendly, funny and was happy to answer all our questions. We highly recommend it. By the way, global warming is real. Thanks ever so much.

Amazing!

Tawnie McMorrow

Absolutely breath taking and worth it. Don't recommend for small children with the long hike to the cave

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Map

Attractions

Vatnajokull Glacier & National Park

Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

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Pick-up information

Starting time

This tour has flexible departure times. See the drop-down for all departures.

Starting location

Glacier Lagoon - Jökulsárlón. Please arrive at the pick-up point on time.

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What to bring

Warm clothing and outerwear suited to rainy or cold weather (waterproof recommended)

Hiking boots with ankle support (required)

Refreshments (especially water)

Hat and gloves

Camera (optional)

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Good to know

The tour runs from October to April, with daily departures at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The tour lasts 2.5 to 3.5 hours, including about an hour inside the ice cave.

The meeting point is Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, about five hours' drive from Reykjavik. Arrive in good time before departure.

The tour is rated easy and suits anyone in moderate physical shape. No previous experience is needed.

The minimum age is 8.

The maximum group size is 16.

Hiking boots with ankle support are required.

Jeans are not recommended, as denim absorbs moisture and takes a long time to dry.

Price per person by month

The price stays at about US$180 per person from August to April, with no peak-season surcharge. Not available: May to July.

Stable price all season

US$180per person

Every month is within US$1 of this price

Average price per person, by month

Jan

US$179

Feb

US$179

Mar

US$179

Apr

US$179

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

US$179

Sep

Oct

US$180

Nov

US$179

Dec

US$179

Runs this monthCheapest monthDoesn’t run

Prices from US$179Lowest price, in several months

US$180 in OctoberPeak season costs only US$1 more than the cheapest month

August to AprilRuns 9 months a year

Weather and cancellations

Called off on about 9.3% of dates. February is the riskiest month.

Oct

Nov

14.3%

Dec

Jan

33.3%

Feb

9.1%

Mar

12.5%

Apr

None called offFewer to more called off

Called off by the operator? You get a full refund or a free rebooking.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

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Who books this tour

Who travels on this tour, where they come from and which days fill up first.

Who books

2.9travelers per booking on average

Couples53%

Groups of 3 or more30%

Solo travelers5%

Families with children12%

Couples make up the largest share of bookings, at 53%. Groups of 3 or more follow, at 30%.

Where travelers come from

18%from the United States

United States18%

China16%

Japan13%

Taiwan13%

Spain7%

Italy6%

The largest share of travelers, 18%, comes from the United States, followed by China and Japan.

Busiest days of the week

TuebusiestSatquietest

Mon

13%

Tue

30%

Wed

17%

Thu

15%

Fri

12%

Sat

Sun

Busiest daysQuietest days

Tuesday is the busiest departure day. Saturday is the quietest.

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Amazing!

Rosalia Fraga

Our guide Ingo was very knowledgeable and took time to explain everything in detail. He also took our family photos!

The cave was impressive and we really enjoyed the tour. We would highly recommend anyone to book it!

Amazing!

Brieuc LE MER

It was amazing ! Our guide, David Diego was really nice and professional. We had an unbelievable experience. Many thanks for all that good memories !

Amazing!

Santhanakrishnan Duraisami

The tour was excellent. The guide (Sofia) is great, friendly, humble, and knowledgeable. I would strongly recommend this tour.

Amazing!

Antje Söhnel

Amazing!

Carlos Luis Pérez Gálvez

We loved it. Our guide was really nice, friendly, funny and was happy to answer all our questions. We highly recommend it. By the way, global warming is real. Thanks ever so much.

Amazing!

Tawnie McMorrow

Absolutely breath taking and worth it. Don't recommend for small children with the long hike to the cave

Amazing!

Joe Spriggs

Friendly, knowledgeable guide made us feel safe, and the glacier and cave were amazing!

Amazing!

John Fronce

Our guide was fantastic and generous. My daughter and I had inadequate footwear and he had two pairs to offer for our use. He also donated a pair of gloves to our ill-preparedness! The hike to the glacier was a bit strenuous, but well worth it!!

Amazing!

Mellany Santibanez

Excellent tour. Cool experience of once in a life.

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Piotr Dolinski

Together with my wife we spent an amazing time in Iceland. We had reavelled to many countries in the world but I surely had never seen such an amazing places. The glaciers, waterfalls, black beaches... Absolutely breathtaking! One of the most amazing places was definitely visiting Vatnajokull glacier with Blue Iceland, the trip was organized perfectly, the guide was forendly and professional, while hiking to the glacier he told us a lot of interesting facts., and our driver Ragnar amused us during the drive with his sence of humor. I definitely recommend visiting the glacier it is an experience you will never forget!

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