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Highlands of Iceland Ice cave tours

Our most recommended Highlands of Iceland Ice cave tours

Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Tour

1. Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Tour

Experience Iceland’s second-largest glacier from the inside and enjoy the rare sight of blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier on this half-day tour.  Catch a shuttle to the Glacier Base Camp, Klaki from Húsafell. Meet your professional guide and gear up in warm overalls if needed, before boarding a specially-modified glacier truck for the drive up to the cave entrance. Arriving at the cave entrance, head inside the glacier with your guide. The man-made Langjökull Glacier Tunnel is a wonder to behold. The ice is lit up from behind by glowing hues, allowing you to see the layers that have formed over many years. Listen as your guide walks with you through the glacier's corridors where you will have a chance to learn about geology, the history of glaciers, how they are formed, and how they move.

From Gullfoss: Langjökull Ice Cave and Snowmobile Tour

2. From Gullfoss: Langjökull Ice Cave and Snowmobile Tour

Park your car at Gullfoss Café amongst the monster trucks and super jeeps. Meet your driver and begin your journey to Iceland's glacial highlands, from Gullfoss to Langjökull glacier. Enjoy the scenery on the way. Watch the massive machinery eats through the impassable road. Upon arriving, step into the glacier hut to collect snowsuits and other accessories for warmth during the snowmobile ride. The guide will explain how to operate the snowmobile, which is easy to navigate. After the introduction, choose your snowmobile and wait for the guide to signal to go.  Ride along the glacier with good visibility to emerge surrounded by lava-formed rock mountains. A total whiteout is always a possibility, and often more fun. The ride will take you to the newly discovered ice cave with a custom-built entrance for ease of access all winter long.  Building access to this mysterious world of ice creates a safe environment and highlights the natural beauty of the ice cap from within. Explore every corner of the cave with your guide. Head back to the glacier hut and take the monster truck for a return ride through the snowy terrain to Gullfoss.

Gullfoss: Monster Truck Tour of Langjökull Glacier

3. Gullfoss: Monster Truck Tour of Langjökull Glacier

Experience the raw beauty of Langjokull, Iceland's second-largest glacier. Get picked up in a gigantic Sleipnir truck that will transport you to the glacier with various activity options at different stops throughout your day. Join your guides and learn about the glacier along the ride. Take a break with warm drinks and alcoholic beverages while enjoying a playlist of local Icelandic music with a QR code to take home. For adrenaline seekers, enjoy the option to sled down the glacier. You may even have a chance to see a natural ice cave or to play golf.

From Reykjavik: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Tour

4. From Reykjavik: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Tour

Experience Langjökull Iceland’s second-largest glacier and enjoy the rare sight of blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier on this half-day tour from Reykjavik. Walk through the glacier's corridors and learn about geology, the history of glaciers, how they are formed, and how they move. You will be picked up and brought to Husafell where you will meet a professional guide and gear up in warm overalls, before boarding a specially-modified glacier truck for the drive up to the cave entrance. Prepare yourself to meet the glacier up close and personal. Arriving at the cave entrance, head deep inside the glacier with your guide. Enjoy the vastness of the man-made Langjökull Glacier Tunnel, which is a wonder to behold. Experience the ice which is lit up from behind by glowing hues, and see the layers that have formed over many years.

Gullfoss: Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck

5. Gullfoss: Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck

Sleipnir will take you to experience the raw beauty of Langjokull, the second-largest glacier in Iceland. Every year Sleipnir team scouts for a new natural Ice Cave and make it more accessible to glacier lovers. Every Ice Cave and experience is one of a kind! You will have a chance to explore the second biggest glacier in Iceland and learn about the glacier from our experienced guides. You will take the most comfortable and safest ride on one of our enormous Sleipnir Glacier Monster Trucks, along with a specially prepared playlist of Icelandic music artists. You will also find special QR codes on the seats in front to create the original Icelandic Music Playlist you can take home. Have fun and sometimes even dance out of pure happiness and excitement! Best picture locations guaranteed!

Húsafell: Langjökulll Glacier Ice Cave & Northern Lights

6. Húsafell: Langjökulll Glacier Ice Cave & Northern Lights

Hop aboard a glacier truck and experience an ice cave from the inside. Enjoy the rare sight of blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier on this half-day trip.  Gear up in warm overalls and board a specially-modified glacier truck for the drive up to the cave entrance. Head inside the glacier with your guide. Marvel at the man-made tunnel. Look in wonder as ice is lit up from behind by glowing hues, allowing you to see the layers that have formed over many years. Walk with your guide through the glacier's corridors and learn about geology and the history of glaciers, including how they are formed and how they move. Then, stand at the top of the glacier to take advantage of the perfect spot to catch the Northern Lights in action.

From Reykjavik: 4-Day Blue Ice Cave and Northern Lights Tour

7. From Reykjavik: 4-Day Blue Ice Cave and Northern Lights Tour

After getting picked up from your hotel on the first day of your tour, head to the geothermal area and see the famous Geysir, Gullfoss waterfall, and Thingvellir National Park. While traveling along the Golden Circle, you will also visit a traditional farm in Hraðastaðir, where you will meet and pet local Icelandic animals such as rabbits, horses, goats, and sheep. On the second and third day, explore the famous South Coast. Along the shore, visit the famous black sand beach, Reynisfjara, and a stunning glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón, in Vatnajökull National Park. Here, explore Europe’s largest glacier and enter the crystal caves, a true masterpiece of nature. If nature allows, you may even get to witness the magnificent Northern Lights. On the fourth day, travel through beautiful Western Iceland. Here, explore the hidden gem of the West, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, also known as “Iceland in a nutshell”. Visit several magnificent and picturesque sites here: glacier-carved mountains, endless black beaches, moss topped lava fields, volcanic craters, and coastal cliffs. At the end of your tour, get dropped off back at your hotel in Reykjavik.

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Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 166 reviews

This was a once in a lifetime experience that my mom and I thoroughly enjoyed. We felt safe and comfortable for the whole tour, including the epic drive up to the glacier. Our tour guide was excellent - knowledgeable and personable. Don’t come to Iceland and miss out on doing this tour going inside of a glacier- something you cannot do anywhere else in the world!

We were accompanied by a competent Icelandic guide who took us up the glacier in an 80s military truck which they modded to be a glacier vehicle. The ice cave itself is man-made (not natural like in Vatnajökull), but it still is impressive to walk through the long digged tunnel in the glacier.

Amazing trip. From pick up to drop off it was such a lovely excursion. Tour guides for were great and going into the glacier was such a cool experience.

It was amazing to see the different ice levels in the cave and to learn the history of it

It was fantastic! Truly a once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend this tour!