Embark on an extraordinary journey through Iceland’s winter wonderland with our two-day Private Glacier Lagoon Ice Cave Tour. Traverse the entire south coast, bear witness to Iceland’s largest glacier, and marvel at the breathtaking beauty of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon—all while immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring spectacle of one of Iceland’s most magnificent blue ice caves.
Within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vatnajökull National Park, you’ll encounter Iceland’s splendour—its largest glaciers, highest mountains, and the mesmerizing Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Massive icebergs float gracefully in the lagoon, adorning the black sand shores of Diamond Beach. Delve into the depths of one of Iceland’s colossal glaciers, allowing ample time to absorb the hues and textures of the ice cave and taking a short hike on the glacier. As evening descends, gaze into the night skies, searching for the Northern Lights.
Let our knowledgeable guides curate an unforgettable Private Glacier Lagoon & Ice Cave Tour. This epic two-day experience, ensures that the magic of Iceland’s winter is etched into your memories forever.
Glacier Lagoon Ice Cave Tour Itinerary
Day 1 | Southeast Bound
Waterfalls, Black Sand Beaches & Northern Lights
After departing Reykjavík, we head straight to Seljalandsfoss waterfall, fed by the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, where, in good conditions, you can walk behind the cascading water for a unique perspective. Next, marvel at the majestic Skógafoss waterfall, a 200ft (61 m) tall spectacle where a staircase leads to breathtaking views.
Our journey continues to the iconic Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, renowned for its striking black sands and hexagonal basalt columns. Enjoy lunch at the Black Beach Restaurant before we drive through the charming village of Vík and past Vatnajökull National Park, home to Iceland’s highest peaks and glaciers.
As evening falls, we’ll search for the Northern Lights, taking advantage of the uninterrupted 360-degree views and minimal light pollution right outside our accommodation at Hótel Jökulsárlón on a clear, starry night. At the hotel, you have complimentary access to their outside hot tubs and sauna, the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring.
Day 2 | Winter wonderland
Glacier Discovery within Vatnajökull National Park
Today is all about exploring the glacier landscape of the south-east. We’ll start with a visit to the breathtaking Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where seals can often be spotted swimming among the majestic icebergs that drift in the lagoon. They wash up on the black sands of Diamond Beach, creating a stunning sight.
Now it’s time to embark on an unforgettable ice cave adventure. Riding in their super jeeps, we reach a remote glacier area and take a short hike to a magnificent blue ice cave. Inside, we’ll walk through a 20-metre ice tunnel, emerging onto Falljökull glacier*, where our guide will lead us on a short hike to explore fascinating glacier features and capture incredible photos. After this remarkable experience, we begin making our way back to Reykjavík, the final stop of our Private Glacier Lagoon 2-day Tour, stopping at a local restaurant for a late lunch, ensuring you return to the city in time for dinner.
* The ice cave & glacier hike is not private, but with a small group operated by our local partners.
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Glacier Lagoon Ice Cave Tour Highlights
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| Inclusions • Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Tour with all safety equipment (with a small group, not private) • Accommodation at Hótel Jökulsárlón in their standard room with breakfast (or similar) • Private transportation in our luxurious vehicle • Led by one of our guides for the duration of the tour |
Exclusions • Meals unless otherwise specified • International flights |
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Good to know
- We will stop in the south coast town of Hvollsvöllur on the first morning to load up on snacks for the first day. You can shop here or bring food for the day to spend more time at the sights during lunch. However, there is ample time to have lunch at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach Restaurant too. Lunch is not included in the price of this tour. There will be a chance to buy snacks ahead of the ice cave tour, as well as get a late lunch afterward.
- Please note that the ice cave tour is not a mandatory part of the tour. It’s possible to stay behind from the glacier tour, if you are uncomfortable going on the glacier. Your Hidden Iceland guide will remain with you whilst the others go on the glacier, and with the guide, you will go on some easy walks where you can take in incredible views of the surrounding glaciers and mountains. If you are unsure if you would like to join the ice cave & glacier hike tour, please contact us ahead of booking.
