Tours in Hofn

Experience a spectacular ice cave and get a dazzling view of the beautiful blue formations inside Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. This 3- to 3.5-hour guided tour offers a memorable Icelandic experience and plenty of photo opportunities.

Come to explore the out-worldly beauty of a natural blue ice cave. In this tour, you will hop on a SuperTruck to experience hidden areas on a glacier outlet from Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. You will see all sorts of ice formations from impressive caves to ice tunnels formed by the dynamic ever-changing Icelandic nature. Visit the cave of “Dragon Glass”, known from the famous TV Show Game of Thrones and admire the color combination of the ice from the outside. It is hard to believe, prepare to be amazed!

Ice caves in Iceland are unpredictable and you never know when, if, where or how many will form. But in the last few years, they have consistently formed by Vatnajökull glacier, which is the largest glacier in Europe. They are beautiful to see and a popular photo opportunity for many travelers. This tour will take you on an exploration of an ice cave inside the National Park of Vatnajökull. Ice caves are a rare phenomena that form naturally, so this tour is a once in a life time experience.

If you want to get more out of your Ice cave tour, then we recommend this tour for you. Ice caves are really popular now, and it can be hard to find an Ice cave that is not crowded. We will try to time the visit to the ice cave well, giving you more time to enjoy the amazing wild nature around the glacier. On this tour, we also do a glacier walk were we will visit a very nice blue glacier canyon.

The Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure tour is an adventurous trip to Vatnajökull glacier, including a scenic drive in special Super Jeeps. Professional guides provide the right equipment and guide you into a magical blue ice cave. Our guides are very professional, experienced and know the caves inside out, so you are in safe hands. This tour is ideal for photographers.

Explore the highlights of Iceland’s glaciers. Let your guide lead you through breathtaking glacial landscapes. Equipped with crampons, a helmet, a harness, and an Ice axe you will explore the Breidamerkurjokull glacier with the team at Ice Explorers.

If you are looking to be in a big group this is not the trip for you seeing as we like to keep our groups small so we can offer a more personal service. Your trip will begin at the glacier lagoon parking lot where you will board our super jeep and then we will drive you on road only accessible by super jeeps to the glaciers edge. When we arrive at the „parking lot“ for the ice cave you will be given a helmet and crampons and then we will walk for about 10-25 minutes depending on what ice cave is the most beautiful at the time of your trip. When we get to the ice cave you can take your time to walk around and enjoy the amazing view, take some wonderful photos and make memories you will never forget.

We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. Each person will receive 2 professionally edited photographs sent via a downloadable gallery within 14 days after your hike. These include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.

In this ice cave tour you will experience a unique ice cave in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe's largest ice cap. The tour is intended for those who want to visit an ice cave, get great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience.

Embark with us on the adventure of your lifetime! This is a tour designed for travelers who seek to step further than most and feel like real explorers. Over the last years, the popularity of ice cave tours increased so much, that the most accessible caves can feel crowded with hundreds of people visiting them every day. We promise you to venture deep into the glacier, where the bluest and most photogenic caves stay hidden from the crowds. The tour will start with a 45 min 4x4 ride to a glacier. After a short walk towards the glacier, the guide will introduce you to the gear and glacier hiking technique. Expect to hike up to an hour on the ice to the ice cave. We will spend 45 min in the cave and on the way back try to visit other highlights of the glacier. Please note: no prior glacier experience is required, however participants must be physically fit and able to hike for 10 km with uphill sections. Appropriate winter clothing and stiff ankle-covering hiking boots must be worn.

Blue Ice Cave - This natural phenomenon is undeniably the most awesome and mesmerising in Iceland. As it forms naturally every winter under the glacier, our guides have to search for them every winter since their location is not the same. Throughout the winter, the shape, size, structure and position of Blue Ice Cave keeps changing as the ice melts during the day and freezes again during the night. Let our professional guide explain to you the how and what and why. Come and be awed by mother nature.

In this tour, you will experience a unique natural ice cave in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest ice cap. The tour is suitable for those who want to visit a more isolated ice cave and more difficult to access. This tour offers you great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience. The level of this tour is hard. Tour is limited to a maximum of 8 travelers.

After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. We will explore ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders. Once through the lower cave, which is named Sapphire Ice Cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, you will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages along with the smallest group sizes of any glacier tour operator. Every glacier hike through Ice Pic Journeys includes photos from your tour. Each person will receive 10 professionally edited photographs sent via a Drive within the 14 days after your hike. These will include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.

Have the ultimate thrill in Iceland by experiencing the first & only Glacier Zip Line in the world! Soar across the glacier and over a vertical ice cave (called a Moulin) taking in panoramic views of the vast blue and white expanse below. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you glide above the frozen landscape, taking in the natural beauty of Iceland from a whole new perspective. Along with the zip line, you will also get to experience our famous Crystal Ice Cave, Iceland’s biggest and most blue naturally formed glacier cave.

Note: More operators are using the same cave, so we can't guarantee being alone in the cave. If you want less crowded experiences we recommend taking a look at our blue ice experience - glacier hiking tours. An extra-small group tour to the Sapphire ice cave located on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. This tour is operated by a small, local company. You'll meet your licensed guide at Jökulsárlón. From there it's an approximately 30 minute drive in a 4x4 truck to the glacier parking. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the edge of the glacier where the Sapphire cave is located. We usually spend around 30-45 minutes in the cave, taking plenty of photos and exploring the various formations in the cave.

Welcome to our ice cave tour to the magnificent Vatnajökull. In this tour we will visit the best ice cave/mulans/carves available each time, but the caves are natural phenomenons so they are always changing within the season. We have max 10 people in a car and our guides are all local and have good knowledge of the area. We are a small company that pride our selves in good and personal service.

Ice Cave tour to Vatnajökull, Iceland´s largest glacier: In the incredible surroundings of the glacier lagoon and the biggest glacier in Europe, this tour has it all: glacier hike, super jeep ride, and magical blue ice cave; the tour takes you into a remote ice cave in the Vatnajokull icecap, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of a crystal blue ice cave and the intense, beautiful blue color inside. We meet at Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) and drive in a jeep for about thirty minutes to where we begin the hike. Then, the walk to the ice cave takes about one to one-and-a-half hours. The hike leads through a rocky and uneven terrain of glacial moraine and onto the glacier itself. We´ll have plenty of time on this tour and fewer people than usual. If you are a photographer who wants to capture the magic of the ice cave, this is a tour we recommend for you.

In this glacier walk with a local guide from Hali you experience the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier. Our guide takes you on an unforgettable journey on Breiðamerkurjökull, one of Vatnajökull’s biggest outlet glacier.  The trip starts at Glacier Adventures headquarters in Hali, where your guide drives you to the glacier area, away from the crowds and off the beaten path where you can breathe in the fresh glacier air. The tour can take between 3,5 and 4 hours (1 – 1,5 hour on the glacier), including drive back and forth from our headquarters.  This tour is moderated and can be done by most children and adults.

Be amazed by the frozen enchantment of Europe's largest glacier lagoon on a full-day tour of the legendary Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Hofn. Marvel at a landscape comprising of crystal clear water and floating icebergs as you explore the area. Add some sparkles to your day at the Diamond Black Sand Beach. Explore some secret glaciers in the Vatnajökull National Park where the largest glacier in Europe lies.  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and Secret Glacier • Private tour • Highly rated and recommended by guests

Go on an unforgettable trip in search of the secret glaciers of Vatnajökull and enjoy an outdoor picnic by the glacier. Depending on weather and road conditions, we will be exploring 3 - 4 secret glaciers on this tour. Most of these glacier tongues are not easily accessible. Our expert driver-guide will take you on an unforgettable trip to these spectacular glaciers. Moderate hiking is needed for this trip.

A thrilling Ice Climbing experience with a professional photographer guide. This tour includes 10 professionally edited photos. The Ice Climbing Captured experience is for you. We will adventure through the deep crevasses of Vatnajokull while taking in some exceptional sights that this glacier has to offer. In regards to our instruction on ice, our day will start with a basic introduction to how to walk on ice and a basic climbing technique called front pointing. We will combine these two two techniques and with a very mellow ice climbing wall, we will put those skills to the test. Once you are confident, we will progress to different walls which offer various challenges until you are totally satisfied. Then, at the end of your tour, we will edit your photos and you will get a photo package within 14 days as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure!

Have the ultimate thrill in Iceland by experiencing the first & only Glacier Zip Line in the world! Soar across the glacier and over a vertical ice cave (called a Moulin) taking in panoramic views of the vast blue and white expanse below. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you glide above the frozen landscape, taking in the natural beauty of Iceland from a whole new perspective. Along with the zip line, you will also get to experience our famous Crystal Ice Cave (winter only), Iceland’s biggest and most blue naturally formed glacier cave.

We cannot wait to take you on the Private Glacier Ice Cave adventure! Your guide will drive you to Vatnajokull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure. After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. Geared up, we will explore both the lower and upper ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders.  Once through the lower cave, which is named Sapphire Ice Cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, we will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. At the end of your tour, we will edit your photos and you will get a photo package within 14 days as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure in Iceland!

We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. With this activity, you will get to experience both the caves and ice climbing to the fullest for your private group. Each person will receive 25 professionally edited photographs sent via Google Drive within the week after your hike. These include personalised landscapes, portraits, and group shots from your adventure.