Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon
At a glance
Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon is a 4h – 5h small-group experience in Hofn, Iceland, operated by Glacier Trips. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 242 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $259 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Helmets & crampons, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Headlight - If needed.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 242 travellers
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h – 5h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Skip the crowds. Our small-group ice cave and glacier adventure brings you to less-visited spots inside Vatnajökull — Europe's largest glacier — where you can hear the silence of the ice and take your time for photos.
Maximum 8 travelers per tour. Genuine small-group attention from our local guides — Stefan, Vigfús, Dana and Sindri — all based in Höfn and named by name in over 50 five-star reviews.
All guides are AIMG-certified (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides) in Ice Hard 1, 2 or 3, hold the AIMG Ice Cave course, and are Wilderness First Responders (WFR). You're on the ice with trained professionals — not part-time tour guides.
This 4–5 hour adventure: walk on the glacier with crampons, explore blue canyons inside the ice, visit one or more naturally formed ice caves. Your guide reads conditions each morning and picks the best, quietest cave.
All safety gear — crampons, helmet, headlight — included.
What's included
What's included
- Helmets & crampons
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Headlight - If needed
- Driver-guide
- Other Safety equipment if needed
Not included
- Clothes and Shoes
- Food and Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (Meeting point)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We start from this area
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Stop 2 · 5h
All out tours are inside Vatnajökull national park
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Stop 3
On the way between Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the glacier, we drive past Diamond Beach (Fellsfjara) — a black sand beach where icebergs that have calved from the lagoon drift out to sea and wash back ashore, glittering against the dark volcanic sand. A perfect photo stop on the return.
Meeting point
Look for our Super Jeeps with the Glacier Trips logo at the main south parking lot of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon — by the gift shop and outdoor WC. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Good to know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Due to the popularity of the ice caves, you can expect groups from other companies inside the cave at the same time as our groups. Be sure to look at your email and phone the day before the tour. There can always be last minutes change due to weather or other uncontrollable conditions. If the Ice cave is not accessible due to some reasons, we always offer alternatives, refunding price difference between activities. Please be advised that this tour starts from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ice Cave and Glacier Walk into Blue Glacier Canyon take?
The experience lasts about 4h – 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $259 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Helmets & crampons; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Headlight - If needed; Driver-guide; Other Safety equipment if needed.
Where does it start?
Look for our Super Jeeps with the Glacier Trips logo at the main south parking lot of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon — by the gift shop and outdoor WC. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 242 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Hofn.
