Ice Cave Tour

Ice cave tour to the blue Ice Cave in Vatnajökull

The Ice Cave Tour is our most popular tour. We meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and from there we drive a modified 4×4 on a rugged road into the glacial valley, which is an adventure of its own. From there we hike roughly 15 minutes to the entrance of the cave, and most of the walk will happen on the glacier. For this winter that is the Blue Diamond ice cave. Expect a stunning blue ice cave, and a short walk on the glacier to the cave entrance, further updated descriptions will follow very soon. The tour is expected to be around 2h-3h in total.

With ice caves conditions can change over the winter so the cave we go to might vary later in the winter.

The super jeep journey to reach the ice cave is an adventure on its own, traveling through mesmerizing landscapes carved out by glaciers over decades. At 3 hours only, this half-day trip suits most people and is perfect for the short winter days or if you are worried about Iceland’s winter weather. Inside the cave, you will have time to enjoy the scenery, gaze at the shades of blue, and take photos.

Amazingly, ice caves are constantly evolving, with the caves melting and reforming every summer. When scouting for caves for the winter we look not only at the size but also the colours, overall beauty and experience.

Please note that we will not be the only group visiting the ice cave. We try to accurately represent the cave as you would experience and be able to photograph it yourself. Visit our instagram @localguide to see photos we’ve been tagged in as well as those we have posted throughout the season.

Be ready for the Icelandic winter weather, please wear warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, a hat and gloves etc.

During this tour we do not hike on the glacier but we walk from the place we park the car for approx. 25-30 minutes on uneven ground. The walk is around 4km both ways so please keep this in mind when booking this activity.

We meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by the black truck marked with Local Guide logo.

– Local Ice Cave Guide
– Any safety glacier gear needed for the tour
– 4×4 ride from our base to the glacier

Our Local Guide base is located 370km east of Reykjavík at the main parking lot of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by the main highway, road number 1. It is very difficult to miss as you will see big ice bergs floating around and it’s across the road from the Diamond Beach.

If you are taking a private tour it may be possible to collect you from the hotel in the local area so please ask us about this option.

Good boots or hiking shoes are essential, as we might need to put on crampons, and sometimes the ground can be very muddy in or on the way to the ice cave. Please also make sure to wear warm and waterproof outdoor clothing for this tour as the conditions can be cold, rainy and windy here in the winter.