M
Unforgettable experience
Wonderful! Perfect organization, our guides Gunni and Lucy were very professional, helpful and nice. The glacier and ice caves are an unforgettable experience, highly recommended!
Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Price from
- $182 / person
- Location
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 30 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Blue Iceland - Ice Caving and Hiking
- Meeting point
- Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) in the parking area. GPS: 64°02'53.6"N 16°10'48.5"W
Description
The Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure tour is an adventurous trip to Vatnajökull glacier, including a scenic drive in special Super Jeeps. Professional guides provide the right equipment and guide you into a magical blue ice cave. Our guides are very professional, experienced and know the caves inside out, so you are in safe hands. This tour is ideal for photographers.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $182
- Child (ages 8–11)
- $91
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Glacier Lagoon
Ice Cave tour: an adventurous trip, off the beaten path, to Vatnajökull, Iceland´s largest glacier. We depart from Jökulsárlón (The Glacier Lagoon) every day at 9:30 am and 2 pm, driving approximately an hour off road to the glacier. During the scenic drive in our special Jeeps, we will see the best of Icelandic highlands. When we arrive at the ice caves, our professional guides will provide you with the right equipment and guide you as we enter the magical ice caves. Meeting point: Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon). For more information: blueiceland.is
Blue Iceland
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What's included
Included
Licensed Tour Guide
Not included
No traveler pickup: We meet all travelers at the starting point
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
30 reviews
How it compares in Reykjavik
- Starting price $182 is 32% above the typical $137 for tours of similar length in Reykjavik
Excurgo comparison of 1,573 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure take?
Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure lasts about 2–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure cost?
Prices start at $182 per person for this Reykjavik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure cost for children?
Children aged 8–11 pay from $91, adults from $182.
Can I cancel Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) in the parking area. GPS: 64°02'53.6"N 16°10'48.5"W. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Blue Iceland - Ice Caving and Hiking.
Reviews(30)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
DO NOT do in a big group otherwise it will spend 2 hours in a car going to the glacier and many minutes in queues
The group was so big that we did on an adapted big bus. But the bus was so slow that we felt frustrated for the riding 20 km/h while other small cars did around 20-30 minutos we spent 1 HOUR. And because the group was so big, the queues to take photos were also big and we didn't enjoy so much. Maybe in a small group we should have time to enjoy the beautiful place. It was also difficult to checkin because there was no sign of "Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure". We found because we started to ask everyone. TO the company: Please do not use this bus anymore with tourists, it is too old. DO NOT do in a big group otherwise it will spend 2 hours in a car going to the glacier and many minutes in queues
M
Great trip!
It was interesting, informative, fun and very well organized trip. Our guide was a sweetheart. We keep tons of beautiful pictures and emotions. I’ll definitely recommend to my friends and coworkers!
K
Intimate tour, great guide, peaceful exploration
We had an incredible tour with an excellent guide. At this time of year, it was just us, another couple, and the guide, which made the experience wonderfully intimate. We spent plenty of time exploring the cave and had ample opportunity to ask all our questions. Often, we found ourselves alone in entire sections of the cave, as our guide skillfully avoided other groups. It was a truly memorable adventure!
S
Great visit
Great experience. It’s quite impressive to think that we are in a glacier. The colors are beautiful. A magical and timeless moment
S
EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL
We drove 4 hours to get to our tour and were told by another tour company that our tour had been cancelled. No email, phone call or any notification at all and they aren’t answering their phone. EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL
Operator response
We are very sorry you did not get our messages - All guests get sent emails and texts if there is a cancellaton - For some reason - a thechnical problem it seems, some of our messages did not get through although they look delivered in our sent items - This has nevery happened before - ac annident and we are very sorry it happened. Very best, Elli
I
Mass handling for a high price
Far too many people were led through the glacier cave at the same time. The groups stood in queues one behind the other, waiting for it to continue at the front. We had a great guide, but this price is not justified for mass handling.
A
Iceland
Thank you for a great tour Susan, she was so informative and help us take the best pictures, my family really enjoy the tour the best one yet.
K
Ice caves during summer
We hesitated on doing this tour since we knew the ice caves would be melted. We were so wrong!! They were beautiful even in summer, our tour guide Laura was great, she knows very interesting facts about glaciers, crevices, moulins, erosion, etc. My 10 and 14 Year old kids really enjoyed it, they were taught on how to get ground ice with rappelling anchors, and other fun facts about ice caves. Will definitely be doing it again. Totally worth it !
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words - Laua sends her best and we all appreciate this so much. Blue Iceland staff:)
B
Not in April
The low rating is only because they are supposed to close at the end of April. The place is very beautiful, the guide is great but the sun is starting to melt the ice
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4.4(30) Free cancellation