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DownloadVatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour
By FjallsárlónTop rated
Embark on an extraordinary super jeep journey into the heart of Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe's largest glacier. We explore the Icelandic wilderness on our way to a blue ice cave located in Breidarmerkurjokull glacier outlet. Ice caves are a natural wonder that every adventurer should behold.
- Duration
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- November to March
- Minimum age
- 10 years
- Getting there
- Self-Drive
- Book by
- 1 hour before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 48 h before
from
25.900 ISK
per participant 13+
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Sun 1 Nov · 09:30
- Sun 1 Nov · 11:00
- Mon 2 Nov · 11:00
- Mon 2 Nov · 11:30
Runs: November to March
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
Why it's on Icebreaker
Fjallsárlón Iceberg Boat Tours
Fjallsárlón is the smaller, younger sibling of Jökulsárlón: fewer visitors, smaller icebergs, and a shoreline much closer to the glacier, which comes crawling over the mountain and ends abruptly in a wall of ice above the water. The operator, also called Fjallsárlón, takes you out among the bergs in Zodiac boats that hold ten people at most. Check in at the reception on Fjallsárlón Road in Öræfi, collect a flotation jacket and walk five minutes to the boats: 45 minutes on the water, up to 90 in all. Keep an eye on the ice, since a shrinking iceberg can roll over and send a small tsunami across the lagoon. In winter the same crew drives super jeeps to a blue ice cave in Breiðamerkurjökull, soup included.
From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.
Prices
| Participant 13+13+ years | 25.900 ISK |
|---|---|
| Child (8-12)8 - 12 years | 19.425 ISK |
Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
Embark on an extraordinary super jeep journey into the heart of Vatnajokull Glacier, Europe's largest glacier.
We explore the Icelandic wilderness on our way to a blue ice cave located in Breidarmerkurjokull glacier outlet. Ice caves are a natural wonder that every adventurer should behold. We will offer one departure per day, carefully timed to try to avoid the crowds in the caves. This allows for a more relaxed atmosphere exploring the ice-cave and the glacier.
After the ice cave exploration, we invite you to indulge in a warm bowl of tomato soup and a hot beverage at Frost restaurant before continuing your journey. With our exceptional location, blue ice caves and seasoned guides, we are confident that this excursion will leave no one untouched.
Duration: 3-3,5 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Group size: 12:1
Age limit: 8
Our commitment is to offer a personalized experience. At Fjallsarlon we offer excellent facilities for smooth check-in.
Natural ice caves are constantly changing therefore, our guides are always on the lookout for the best ice caves to visit. The ice caves are explored with like-minded explorers, enhancing the overall adventure.
What's included
Included: Experienced guide, off-road transportation in a 4x4 vehicle.
Helmets, micro spikes and light refreshments after the tour.
What to bring
Required: Hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, warm clothing.
Good to know
Arrival 30 minutes before departure time.
Please note that while our tour is considered "easy," it does involve some walking on uneven ground, we do not walk on glaciers.
Where it starts
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour?
- About 3 hours 30 minutes.
- How much does Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour cost?
- From 25.900 ISK. Participant 13+ (13+ years): 25.900 ISK. Child (8-12) (8 - 12 years): 19.425 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Where does it start?
- There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Vatnajökull Premium Ice Cave Tour, Fjallsarlon Road, Oraefi. Most people drive there themselves.
- What is the minimum age?
- 10 years.
- When does it run?
- November to March, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it easy.
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