Hiking Tours · CAVE HIKES IN ICELAND
Every trip has one free day too few. These 6 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.”
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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