The Ice Cave Tour stands out as the most popular option, beginning with a meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. From there, participants will journey in a modified 4×4 vehicle, navigating a rugged road into a glacial valley—an adventure in itself. A short hike of about 15 minutes leads to the cave entrance, with most of the walk taking place on the glacier. This winter, the featured cave is the Blue Diamond ice cave, known for its breathtaking blue ice formations. The total tour duration is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
As ice cave conditions can change throughout the winter, the specific cave visited may vary later in the season.
The super jeep ride to the cave offers a thrilling experience through stunning landscapes shaped by glaciers over time. This half-day, 3-hour tour is perfect for short winter days or for those mindful of Iceland’s unpredictable weather. Once inside the cave, there’s time to take in the vivid blue hues, enjoy the scenery, and capture photos.
Ice caves are dynamic and ever-changing, melting and reforming each summer. When scouting for caves, factors like size, color, beauty, and overall experience are carefully considered.
It’s important to note that the ice cave is a shared experience with other groups. Prepare for the Icelandic winter by dressing warmly in waterproof outdoor clothing, including a hat and gloves.
This tour does not involve hiking on the glacier but does include a walk of approximately 25-30 minutes on uneven terrain from the parking spot. The total walking distance is around 4 km round trip, so keep this in mind when booking.
Meeting point: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, near the black truck marked with the Local Guide logo.
Departures 2018: October to March
Minimum age: 10 years
Difficulty: Easy
Included: – Local Ice Cave Guide – Any safety glacier gear needed for the tour – 4×4 ride from our base to the glacier
What to bring: Good boots or hiking shoes are essential, as we might need to put on crampons, and sometimes the ground can be very muddy in or on the way to the ice cave. Please also make sure to wear warm and waterproof outdoor clothing for this tour as the conditions can be cold, rainy and windy here in the winter.
Book now and experience a magical ice cave tour!
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| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon |
| DURATION | 3 hours |
Do you have any questions? Contact us here, send us an email to adventure@midgard.is or call us at +354 578 3370 from 09:00 – 17:00 all weekdays.
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Do you need accommodation? Midgard Base Camp offers bunk beds and private rooms. It´s the ideal base camp for you adventure travel in South Iceland. Midgard Base Camp also has a restaurant, a bar and a café.
Departure location – Vatnajökull Glacier Lagoon
