5-Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

A traveler stands at the entrance of a stunning blue ice cave in Vatnajokull Glacier, surrounded by frozen walls and snow.
5-Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
5-Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
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5-Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
5-Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
5-Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
5-Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour in Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
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Time
Travelers
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From: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Description

Summary

Tour starts
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Duration
5.5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Languages
English
Available
Oct. - Apr.
Minimum age
14 years old
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Description

Explore a natural blue ice cave and hike on Vatnajokull Glacier on this winter tour from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. The tour suits travelers visiting Southeast Iceland in winter.

The tour begins at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, the deepest lake in Iceland, which is filled with icebergs that have broken off a glacier tongue and is home to seabirds and seals. Your guide meets you in the parking area, where you board a super jeep and set off toward Vatnajokull Glacier.

When you reach the glacier area, your guide goes through the safety equipment you need and leads you to a natural blue ice cave.

Inside the ice cave, you see deep blues and gleaming whites and the textures and formations of the ice. You have time to explore, take photos, and learn how the cave forms and changes through the winter.

After the cave, you continue onto the glacier for a longer hike through the winter landscape of snow and ice. Your guide can answer your questions about Iceland and its glaciers along the way.

Afterward, you walk back to the super jeep and return to Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. You then have time to see the lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach, where icebergs wash up on the shore.

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Included

Helmet
Crampons
Headlamp if needed
Other safety equipment if needed

Activities

Glacier Hiking
Caving
Ice Caving
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Attractions

Jokulsarlon Glacier LagoonJokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Breidamerkurjokull Glacier TongueBreidamerkurjokull Glacier Tongue
Vatnajokull Glacier & National ParkVatnajokull Glacier & National Park
Diamond BeachDiamond Beach

Pick-up information

Starting time

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

Starting location

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

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What to bring

Walking boots and warm socks
Warm clothes: 2 to 3 thin wool or fleece layers, a windproof and waterproof jacket, wool or fleece pants, windproof and waterproof pants, a hat, and mittens
Bottle of water, packed lunch meal or light snack
Sunglasses
Camera

Good to know

The tour lasts 5 to 6 hours.

The tour runs from October to April when conditions allow.

The minimum age is 14.

The tour starts at the main parking area of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon.

Ice caves are popular, so groups from other companies may be in the cave at the same time.

Check your email and phone the day before the tour, as plans can change at the last minute because of the weather or other conditions.

The exact cave and route can change from day to day, depending on the weather and glacier conditions.

If a route or cave isn't safe, your guide chooses another safe option when possible.

If the tour is canceled for safety reasons, you can reschedule.

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