Hiking Tours · CAVE HIKES IN ICELAND
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 cave hikes in Iceland justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get your boots by the door.
This four-hour Skaftafell adventure takes you onto Falljökull Glacier and into a naturally formed blue ice cave. Meet guides such as Maria, Elena, or Camino at Troll Expeditions in Hof, collect your gear, and expect a scenic walk, crevasses, ice ridges, glacier lessons, and time for photos.
“Stunning views and ability to see the impact of global warming on nature”
Join Arctic Adventures at Skaftafell for a four-hour glacier hike on Falljökull. A 4x4 bus, crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe are included. Your guide may lead you through blue ice, crevasses, moulins, and a cave chosen for current safety conditions.
“Well, that was a unique activity! Ola -our guide- made sure we would have an excellent, funny, informative and, above all, safe experience!! She also took some marvelous photos of us on the glacier as well as inside the ice cave! Thank you for everything Ola, this was a day to remember!”
Ride a 4x4 from Jökulsárlón, then spend roughly 3 to 3.5 hours hiking across Breiðamerkurjökull with guides such as Martin, Marcin, or Ola. Expect blue ice caves, ice canyons, glacier science, and a demanding 8-kilometer route designed to leave the crowds behind.
“Very impressed by the professionalism and deep glacier knowledge demonstrated by our guide Martin, amazing and unforgettable experience, unique to be remembered as one of the best adventures in our life! Thank you!”
Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a minibus, hike on a glacier, enter a naturally formed ice cave, and sleep near Jökulsárlón. Guides such as Kuba, Johan, Stefan, and Hjalmar have led especially well-received departures, but weather can change the route.
“Niiiiiice experience and Thoughtful arrangement for the spots. Luckily firstday there is great weather condition so our guide Max drive us directly to explore glacier and ice cave. Easy walk and wonderful experience! Second day it’s little cloudy but we still enjoy much the waterfall and black beach. 👍👍👍”
Join a certified guide at Skaftafell for a 4x4 ride to Fallsjökull, then spend 1.5 to 2 hours on Vatnajökull with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. You’ll cross uneven ice, visit a naturally formed blue ice cave, and hear stories of glacier change.
“Sinceramente, no mereció la pena. La cueva súper pequeña y el trekking por el glaciar fue de risa porque no subimos casi nada, sin embargo, los demás grupos (de la misma empresa y de otra) si que subieron. Para mi gusto el monitor habló demasiado.”
Meet at Jökulsárlón at noon for a roughly five-hour glacier outing on Breiðamerkurjökull. With a maximum of 10 people, an English-speaking guide, crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, and a photo package, you get a close look at Iceland’s blue ice.
“Kristoff was a wonderful guide on the glacier hike we went on. He was very knowledgeable along the way. Definitely one of the best things to do in Iceland if the weather permits.”
Spend about six hours hiking Breiðamerkurjökull near Jökulsárlón, using crampons and a harness to reach a remote blue ice cave. Guides such as Luke, Ola, Martin, Marcin, Lucaz, and Karolina lead small groups of up to 12, with time for photos and lunch on the ice.
“We loved the glacier walk and ice cave tour! Our guide Luke “Ice Walker” was excellent. He served as a great educator during the tour and helped us take great pictures! We visited 2 ice caves and an ice slot canyon carved by the water. The caves change over time and the guides do a great job of scouting new caves to include for the tour. We would absolutely do it again on a return trip.”
Join an English-speaking guide for a 3.5-hour Sólheimajökull hike with crampons, helmet, and ice axe provided. After a 15 to 20-minute walk to the glacier, spend about two hours on the ice and visit a naturally formed blue cave when conditions allow. Guides such as Per and Edgar have led recent outings.
“Heel mooie tour gehad met een Portugese gids, die zeer goed Engels sprak, geestig was en de veiligheid van de deelnemers erg belangrijk vond. Persoonlijk had ik nog meer geklim en geklauter verwacht maar al met al erg genoten met het gezin.”
Spend 210 minutes hiking Sólheimajökull with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to eight. Use crampons, an ice axe, helmet, and harness while exploring crevasses, ridges, and a naturally formed blue ice cave. Guides such as Oscar and Jan add strong geology and safety knowledge.
“It was amazing, and the two tour guides were great!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón, ride by Jeep to Falljökull, then learn to walk on ice before a three-hour glacier hike. Expect crevasses, moulins, icefalls, and a natural blue ice cave. Guides Elias, Norbert, and Bane are praised for safety, humor, and extra photo time.
“The tour with Crystal Cave Tours was wonderful. Our guide Bane had a fantastic sense of humor and planned the trip with great foresight. For example, he took us on an alternative route to the cave (actually a moulin) so that we could spend more time inside. This was possible because he cleverly assessed the group’s character and fitness level at the beginning and gathered information about the weather, which can change very quickly. Right after we left the cave, a snowstorm started. Bane guided us safely and efficiently through the snow and then drove the Jeep securely through the fog. We were his “Team Awesome.” During the hike, Bane…”
Join a small group of up to eight for two glacier zip-line runs, a 6 to 8 km hike, and either a summer glacier outing or winter visit to the changing Crystal Ice Cave. Guides such as Julienne and Claudia lead the tour in English, with safety gear and edited photos included.
“Julienne is a fantastic guide. It was difficult to find the tour group in the parking lot. We had to switch to just a glacier hike with ice cave visit because of weather conditions, which was a clunky and confusing experience.”
You’ll ride a Super Jeep from Jökulsárlón to Vatnajökull, hike 5.4 kilometers, enter lower and upper ice caves, and walk among crystal crevasses. An English-speaking glacier guide and professional photographer lead the five-hour small-group tour, with gear provided and five edited shots per person.
Start at the Glacier Adventure basecamp near Hali, ride 30 minutes by 4x4, then hike up to 8 km across Vatnajökull to a changing natural ice cave. With groups limited to six, guides such as Rory can give you time to explore safely.
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