ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Ice Cave and Glacier Exploration Tour of Vatnajökull from Jökulsárlón
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Tour stop · Reykjavík forecast
5°
Partly cloudy
Today · Wind 2 m/s
Today
6° 4°
Partly cloudy
Tomorrow
7° 3°
Overcast
Thu
10° 4°
Partly cloudy
Fri
7° 3°
Partly cloudy
Sat
6° 5°
Light rain
Sun
9° 6°
Rain
Mon
9° 8°
Overcast
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullImpassable
SkógarSpots of ice
Þórsmerkurvegur: Seljalandsfoss - MerkurvegurNot known
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Ride in a Super Jeep, explore the deep blue tones of the crystal ice caves, walk on the glacier and even stand on the edge overlooking the biggest glacier wall in Iceland, sounds like a good plan? Then, join us on the Ice Cave Exploration Tour.
Taking a journey through Iceland´s most beautiful natural treasures and get in touch with nature by seeing and feeling the ancient ice beneath your feet.
Meeting time: 10.00
Departure time: 10.30
We operate in all weather. Wear appropriate clothing (no refunds are given if you come unprepared). Wear warm, yet breathable waterproof clothing and hiking boots. Wear hiking boots that cover your ankles and offer good ankle support.
Important: We offer boot and rain jacket rentals at the meeting point. If you are not properly dressed, you may be required to rent gear from us or, in extreme cases, be denied participation for safety reasons.
Group size: max 8 guests per guide (up to 15 guests in total with two guides).
Itinerary
- Tour stop
Super jeep ride offroad for 30 minutes, ice cave tour and glacier walk
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If the tour you are interested in is fully booked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at ice@explorers.is to see if we are able to accommodate your wishes!
- Please note: We have crampons that are designed to fit shoe sizes EU 35–48 (approximately 22.5–31 cm). Children must have feet within this size range in order to participate in the tour.
- It is cold on the glacier and this tour operates on windy and rainy days. Wear appropriate clothing (no refunds are given if you come unprepared).
- Wear comfortable, warm, yet breathable waterproof clothing and hiking boots. Wear hiking boots that cover your ankles and offer good ankle support.
- Important: We offer rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots for rental at the meeting point. If you are not properly dressed, you may be required to rent gear from us or, in extreme cases, be denied participation for safety reasons. Our cancellation policy will apply in such cases.
- The harness sizes is can be adjusted to maximum 126cm.
- Not recommended for children younger than 13
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.
This activity may be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met.