Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfoss

About this experience

This tour offers something genuinely special—access to a natural ice cave visited only by your group at the time.
Set on Langjökull Glacier, the cave reveals soft blue hues and striking layers of ancient volcanic ash frozen into the ice, creating a quiet, otherworldly atmosphere that’s rarely experienced by visitors.

Reaching the cave is part of the adventure. You’ll travel comfortably in our Sleipnir Monster Trucks, designed to handle glacier terrain with surprising smoothness. Along the way, panoramic windows showcase the vast Highlands, while knowledgeable guides share insights into the glacier, its formation, and the stories of the surrounding landscape.

What's included

Itinerary

1. Tour stop

   Location: Make your way to Road 35 and find the upper parking area of Gullfoss Waterfall. Right there, you'll spot the 'Gullfoss - Panorama Restaurant - Cafe - Shop'. If you happen to park in the lower area, no worries! Just head back to the main road and take a right turn uphill. Meeting Time: Please be at the meeting point by 11:45 AM. Vehicles to Look for: Our transfer bus is located close to the Sleipnir meeting point sign at the parking lot close to the road of Gullfoss Cafe. During winter time, you will spot the big red Monster Glacier Truck.

2. Tour stop

   Your adventure begins at Gullfoss, where you board the powerful Sleipnir Monster Glacier Truck for a journey into Iceland’s remote Highlands along Kjölur Highland road called "Kjalvegur" in Icelandic. This vast, uninhabited landscape is normally inaccessible in winter, with roads officially closed, but our specially modified vehicles make the journey possible and safe. As you settle into a comfortable seat, the excitement builds while panoramic windows reveal sweeping views of the rugged Highlands. Along the way, our knowledgeable guides share fascinating insights about glaciers, the forces that shaped the landscape, and stories from Icelandic folklore, making the drive as engaging as it is breathtaking. The drive to the glacier takes about 50 minutes, depending on snow conditions on the road.

3. Tour stop

   The highlight of the day is a visit to a natural ice cave on Langjökull Glacier, a hidden world visited only by your group at the time. Your journey there is just as thrilling—aboard our specially built Sleipnir Monster Truck, designed to drive smoothly over glacier ice and snow, you’ll travel comfortably across the vast, frozen landscape. Step onto the ice with crampons and explore a shimmering cave lined with soft blue hues and dramatic streaks of ancient black volcanic ash, frozen over centuries. Inside, the temperature is just below freezing, perfect for exploring and taking photographs. Outside, the massive glacier stretches as far as the eye can see, framed by the stark, untouched Highlands. Every turn, every view, and every moment offers a chance to capture unforgettable memories of one of Iceland’s most extraordinary and remote natural wonders. After our visit we head back to Gullfoss, making a photo stop en route.

4. Tour stop

   Journey's End: We end right where we began, at Gullfoss Waterfall. It’s a great time to think about all the fun you had and maybe share your stories and pictures with friends and family.

Know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• *Conditions can change depending on the weather conditions. Your safety is our priority; therefore the tour may be canceled on short notice.
• Minimum age 4 years
• This tour is Meet on Location. Gullfoss is an 2.5 hour drive from Reykjavik. For a tour from Reykjavik, choose the Combo tour Golden Circle & Sleipnir Monster Truck with Ice Cave visit
• The walk to and inside the cave is moderate, and guests need to be able to walk on uneven ground and narrow steps