Hidden Ice Cave on Vatnajökull: A Full-Day Remote Glacier Hike
Overview
We specialise in full day adventurous glacier hikes and ice cave visits with a focus on delivering a more immersive experience on the ice.
•Our guest to guide ratio is the smallest in the industry (4:1),
•Minimum moderate fitness requirement, means more adventurous opportunities.
•We're naturalists, so you'll hear facts and stories of the geological forces that produced this surreal part of the world. As well as the opportunity to get detailed explanations through the day of any questions you may have about glaciers and their impacts.
•Even though it is not a requirement to have been on a glacier before, maybe this time you want to go further and 'do more'.
•Expect to be outside all day in the wilderness ready to face wind, rain, snow, be lost in clouds and more. Icelandic nature at it's finest.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Helmet, Harness, Crampons, Ice Axe, Headlamp (if required)
- 1-2 days before your hike, we'll get in touch to give you a weather & expected conditions report.
- Experienced Hard Ice Guide kitted with first aid, communications device and rescue hardware.
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- If you don't have solid Mountain Boots, you can rent for only €15/$15/£15 (Waterproof, Warm & Protective)
Meeting Location
785
Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
•At the gas station(meeting point) we can use the bathroom & purchase any snacks. You'll then follow us for a short drive to a car park where you'll get equipped with safety gear.
•Next, a 20min trail walk to the glacier front where we'll gear up go and run through safety instructions.
•Once on ice, we'll walk through easy terrain to get familiar with techniques to progress your skills.
•Once familiar and confident with the equipment and usage, we'll begin to move through steeper and more adventurous terrain.
•You'll see your guide at work, fixing anchors, ropes and cutting steps to make your journey through these areas very safe and let you be semi-autonomous.
•We'll hike to a large ice cave not visited by larger group operators. Here, we'll descend into the ice cave as far as safe, before returning back.
•Throughout the day you'll get many opportunities to take photos, learn about the natural history of Vatnajökull, Europe's most voluminous ice cap. More specifically, topics we love to talk about are geology, glaciology and what it's future looks like in a world of climate change.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-353364P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Helmet, Harness, Crampons, Ice Axe, Headlamp (if required).
- 1-2 days before your hike, we'll get in touch to give you a weather & expected conditions report.
- Experienced Hard Ice Guide kitted with first aid, communications device and rescue hardware.
- Lunch.
- Private transportation.
- If you don't have solid Mountain Boots, you can rent for only €15/$15/£15 (Waterproof, Warm & Protective).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 15..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hidden Ice Cave on Vatnajökull: A Full-Day Remote Glacier Hike is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden Ice Cave on Vatnajökull: A Full-Day Remote Glacier Hike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Helmet, Harness, Crampons, Ice Axe, Headlamp (if required)
- 1-2 days before your hike, we'll get in touch to give you a weather & expected conditions report.
- Experienced Hard Ice Guide kitted with first aid, communications device and rescue hardware.
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- If you don't have solid Mountain Boots, you can rent for only €15/$15/£15 (Waterproof, Warm & Protective)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
- Operated by a business
