Vatnajökull Ice Cave & Glacier Hike
Skaftafell, Iceland
Tour description
Please note, this tour is currently unavailable until further notice.
Immerse yourself within Iceland's largest glacier inside a natural ice cave! Experience blue ice and the remarkable volcanic and glacial environment of Vatnajökull National Park.
A challenging and wild adventure, the Vatnajökull Ice Cave & Glacier Hike will lead you deep into a remote glacier valley that is rarely visited by others. The 7.5Km hike is long and requires a good fitness ability level and for active and adventurous people it provides an exhilarating journey up to an impressive cave that lies right beneath the thick glacier ice. During the hike we have to use ropes for safety and the tour participants will be in situations which will include exposure to heights.
Incredible views will welcome you from the beginning of the hiking trail and all the way to the front of the glacier where you strap crampons onto your boots. Crampons are spikes that provide you with an amazing ability to walk on blue ice and they make it possible for you to explore the glacier landscapes and make your way down into the breathtaking ice cave where you will have more than enough time to take as many photos as you would like, admire the incredible blue colour of the ice and absorb the beauty of the ancient glacial ice that surrounds you.
Included in the journey to and from the ice cave you will experience the ever-changing glacier to explore features such as deep blue crevasses, towering ice seracs and panoramic view points. Whilst walking at a steady pace you will eventually complete a loop on the ice and then safely return to the parking lot. All necessary safety equipment is provided, including a helmet, harness and crampons.
Please be aware that the conditions of the glaciers and their ice caves are constantly changing as the ice moves and melts and therefore Glacier and Volcano Expeditions will make decision to guide this tour based on the conditions that exist on the day. If the conditions are unsuitable Glacier and Volcano Expeditions will look for a solution which will usually include offering a different tour or a refund.
For information on ice caves please visit The Best Ice Cave Guide To Iceland
Please read the information on The Best Glacier Tour Guide To Iceland page to be sure you know what to bring with you and what to expect from the tour.
To book please Contact us for pricing as this tour is only available on request as a private tour
Vatnajökull Ice Cave
& Glacier Hike Images
Click on the image to enlarge
General Details
Availability - This tour is available only as a private tour option
Price - Contact us for pricing
Duration - 5 Hours approximately
Start time - 9am
Availability - All year
Meet on location at - Skaftafell, Freysnes fuel station
Maximum guide to client ratio - Custom
Suitable for: Fit adventurous people that are seeking a challenging and fulfilling glacier experience into a scenic glacier valley
Ability level - Challenging
Fitness level - Active fitness level and hiking ability is necessary
Minimum age - 16
Languages - English or Icelandic
Gear provided - crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe/pole (if necessary)
What you need to bring - hiking boots, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants, warm clothing, warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, camera (wide lens and tripod for best results), snack, small backpack to carry jacket, water bottle and snack
We do not provide any vehicle transport between the meeting point and the glacier parking lot. You need to meet us in your rental car at Freysnes fuel station and then follow our equipment van in your vehicle on a short 5 minute drive to the glacier parking lot where we will begin the tour.
Please read the information on The Best Glacier Tour Guide To Iceland page to be sure you know what to bring with you and what to expect from the tour.
For information on ice caves please visit The Best Ice Cave Guide To Iceland
For more tour options please visit Glacier and Volcano Expeditions
By purchasing a ticket to join a group or private tour with Glacier and Volcano Expeditions you hereby accept our terms and conditions
To book please Contact us for pricing as this tour is only available on request as a private tour
Under The Ice
The Under The Ice short film was filmed in the cave that you will visit on the Vatnajökull Ice Cave & Glacier Hike.