Crystal Ice Cave Tour

Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.

Tour Highlights: 

• Guided visit to the ice formations of Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of the mighty Vatnajökull
• Group size limited to 14 guests per guide
• Super Jeep ride from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to the ice cave
• Short walk to the cave with all glacier safety gear included

Experience an ice expedition on Vatnajökull Glacier, conveniently starting from the famous Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.

Each autumn, meltwater and winter forces carve new ice canyons and caverns into the glacier. These change every season – their size, shape and colour can vary from deep blue to lighter white tones depending on the weather and snow cover, making each visit unique. Our expert team constantly evaluates conditions to choose the best site for the day.

From Jökulsárlón, board a specially modified Super Jeep for a scenic, off-road ride (~30 minutes) to the glacier’s edge. From there, take a short walk of around 15 minutes each way over uneven ground. Your certified glacier guide provides a safety briefing and all necessary glacier gear (helmet, headlamp, crampons) and leads you safely along the glacier.

You’ll have time to look around, take photos and learn how the ice canyons and caverns form and change from year to year. Because this is a natural wonder and a popular area, you should expect to share the cave with other small groups – this is not a private experience – but your guide will do their best to give you space for photos and to enjoy the atmosphere.

Disclaimer: All day trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.