Blue Ice Cave Experience (Full Day)
Breathe the still beauty of Iceland’s most spectacular winter attraction in this full day ice cave and glacier adventure.
This tour takes you hiking to a natural ice cave and exploring the winter glacier in Vatnajökull National Park. In winter, the glacier enters a deep freeze, with crystal blue ice and amazing sub-glacial features becoming safe and accessible. In our usual style, we take an extra step- hiking a bit farther than most- to reach more remote locations and ensure a quieter experience. To keep it personal and immersive, the tour is run in a small group of no more than 8 people.
- Price: 32.900 ISK
- Trip length: 5 – 6 hours
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Hiking distance: ~ 8 km
- Max group size: 6
- Minimum age: 14
This tour starts at the Glacier Adventure basecamp in Hali. From here, we will take a 4x4 journey of approximately half an hour towards the glacier. Depending on the cave location and terrain, expect to hike for up to 1 hour to reach the ice cave.
Upon arrival, we will slow down our tempo to appreciate one of nature’s great marvels: the splendor of an ice cave carved by glacial meltwater. Time taken inside the cave depends on the group, weather/terrain conditions and the size of the ice cave, but this is usually from 45 – 90 minutes.
We will use the remaining time to explore the glacier and visit other natural features such as arches, tunnels and moulins.
NOTE: The glacier is a dynamic, natural environment and ice caves change from year to year. The above itinerary is subject to change depending on the safety and accessibility of ice caves and glacial features. At North Tides, we will do all we can to show you the absolute best that Vatnajökull has to offer on the day of your tour. We cannot guarantee cave aesthetics or size. Whilst pictures from previous years give an idea of what we aim to showcase, exact locations cannot be replicated.
When venturing into the Icelandic wilderness during winter, it is essential to be properly prepared with regards to clothing and equipment. We reserve the right to refuse participation (without refund) to those who arrive without the correct equipment.
