Ice Cave Tour

Welcome to our most popular Ice Cave Tour!

Current October 2026 status:

Due to unusually warm weather and heavy rainfall in recent days, the glacier has changed and it is not possible to safely access the main ice cave at this time. Instead, we are excited to take you on our Blue Ice Glacier Tour, where you’ll step directly onto the glacier to discover vivid blue ice and its ever-changing formations.

Here’s what you can expect on the Blue Ice Glacier Tour:

After a 30-minute ride in our 4x4s and a 1 km walk to the edge of the glacier, you will step onto the ice to explore the glacier’s striking landscape and natural features like blue ice formations and crevasses. The glacier is constantly changing, and our experienced guides carefully choose the best and safest areas to explore each day. Many guests find this tour to be an especially rewarding way to experience the glacier.

If you would like reassurance, you can view recent photos of the Blue Ice Glacier Tour on our website.

Tour details:

Duration: approx. 4 hours

Hike: around 4.2 km

Activity level: easy to moderate (no prior glacier experience required, but a basic fitness level is needed)

Meeting point: Jökulsárlón / Glacier Lagoon

Equipment: all necessary glacier gear is provided. Please dress warmly in layers with a waterproof outer shell and over-the-ankle hiking boots (rentals available).

With the ever changing glaciers we are thrilled to introduce you to this year’s adventure with us at Local Guide.Embark on a 2-3 hour journey with us into a naturally shaped blue Ice Cave. Every day we get to choose the most beautiful and safest adventure that nature prepared for us. Therefore every tour is unique and with our extensive knowledge of the area and glaciers, we are carefully selecting the blue Ice Cave that we will explore together on a day to day basis.Creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Don’t miss your chance to explore the fleeting natural wonders of our receding glaciers – book early to secure your spot on our most popular tour!

Note: Ice Cave conditions may vary throughout the winter. Our expert guides ensure you’ll always experience the best and safest locations available. Due to the popularity of Ice Caves you can expect to share the cave with other groups but our departure times reflect the slower times inside the ice caves.

For recent photos and updates, follow @localguide on Instagram.

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

A 100% charge applies if canceled within 1 days of the start time.

In winter please consider the weather conditions and arrive 20-25 minutes before your scheduled departure.
The Local Guide base is at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (next to the Diamond Beach). It is located 370km east of Reykjavík, by the main highway road number 1. When driving the ring road you will see a big lagoon with floating icebergs, we are there at the main parking lot next to the cafeteria. We have our well marked, transportation vehicle parked at the

bus parking lot, where you will meet our guide.

Google maps: Jökulsárlón, Glacier Lagoon or Diamond Beach

GPS: 64.0478597, -16.1789879

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.

No refereshements are included in the tour so please make sure you have water and snack with you.