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Viator · group up to 12 pax

Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon

4.9(204)Hofn1 hour
VIATOR5.0(22)TRIPADVISOR4.9(182)

Description

Explore the highlights of Iceland’s glaciers. Let your guide lead you through breathtaking glacial landscapes. Equipped with crampons, a helmet, a harness, you will explore the Breidamerkurjokull glacier with the team at Ice Explorers.

Tour Options

Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon

Highlights

crampon, helmet, safety harness

What's included

Included
crampon, helmet, safety harness
Not included
Lunch

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • 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
  • Participants must be able to fit safety gear: helmet, harness, and minimum shoe size 35
  • Wear comfortable, warm, yet breathable waterproof clothing and hiking boots. Wear stiff hiking boots that cover your ankles and offer good ankle support. Soft, foam, low shoes or sneakers are not allowed.
  • Important: We offer rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots for rental at the meeting point. If you are not properly dressed, you may be required to rent gear from us or, in extreme cases, be denied participation for safety reasons. Our cancellation policy will apply in such cases.
  • The harness sizes is can be adjusted to maximum 126cm.
  • If you wish to book for one or more than five participants, please contact Ice Explorers directly

Reviews(204)

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Compass45710292345
August 19, 2026
Glacier hike

We had such a wonderful time on the glacier, and a big part of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Marita (I really hope I am spelling your name correctly!). There were only five of us in the group, which made the whole experience feel very personal. Marita paid attention to every single one of us, not just making sure we were safe, but making sure we were actually enjoying the glacier. One little moment really stayed with me. She cared more about whether I was seeing the glacier clearly with my own eyes rather than through my camera. That says a lot about the kind of guide she is. She wanted us to truly experience the place, not just take photos of it. She was also incredibly patient and took such good care of my parents, especially my mother, who unfortunately fell twice on our way down. Marita was attentive, reassuring, and never made us feel rushed. This is exactly why I would highly recommend choosing a small-group glacier hike. That personal attention and human connection simply cannot be replaced by being one of many people in a big group. Thank you, Marita, for taking such good care of us and for making our glacier adventure something we will genuinely remember. ❤️

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manusM5205FK
August 16, 2026
Highly interesting and professional

Everything gone as expected and the guide made always efforts (Guillermo) to show all important aspects with professional explanations and taking really the time to show us different important spots of the visited glacier. He put also an important accent on safety, what I appreciated. The time just flew very fast, I keep a good memory and I recommend to all individual interested on glaciers and nature to take part of this experience.

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Guide220518
August 5, 2026
Great experience!

Fantastic experience thanks to our guide, Marissa! Over hours on the glacier, she took us to key spots to learn about glaciers and observe the beauty of Vatnajokul up close. Casual, fun to talk to and very professional. Highly recommended!

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370caseyj
August 4, 2026
Glacier Hike!

This was a remarkable way to experience the glacier. Our guide, Marissa was amazing, funny and very knowledgeable.

Operator response

Thank you so much for this lovely review! Marissa will be thrilled to hear that her humour and knowledge made your glacier experience so memorable. We hope to welcome you back on the ice one day. Kind regards, the Ice Explorers team

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276hunterg
August 3, 2026
Highly Recommend!!

We had a fantastic time on the tour! The views were stunning and the experience was well worth it! Valentine was an amazing tour guide while showing us amazing features and sharing his great knowledge! He made the already great experience that much better!

Operator response

What a joy to read, thank you! Valentine loves sharing the glacier's hidden features, and we're so glad his knowledge made a great day even better. We'd love to show you the ice again someday. Kind regards, the Ice Explorers team

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K6605FBmonicam
July 27, 2026
Exceptional experience on the Vatnajökull glacier

Wonderful experience, different from everything we had done before, we even saw a beautiful cave. We loved our guide Guillermo, he explained many things to us and was attentive to us at all times, I would do it again without a doubt, let's see if the next one is in winter. Thank you for the recommendation to go see the Mulagljufur canyon.

Operator response

¡Mil gracias, Mónica! Nos alegra muchísimo que disfrutaran tanto de la experiencia y de la cueva de hielo — le pasaremos sus cariñosas palabras a Guillermo. ¡Y qué bien que aprovecharan la recomendación del cañón Múlagljúfur! Los esperamos en invierno para verlo todo azul. Un cordial saludo, el equipo de Ice Explorers

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R8566CCmarinac
July 26, 2026
Amazing experience

We had an amazing experience on this glacier tour! Our guides were knowledgeable, professional, and made us feel safe the entire time. Climbing the glacier was much more challenging than we expected, but it was absolutely worth it. The views were breathtaking, and standing on the glacier was something we’ll never forget. The equipment was excellent, and the guides explained everything clearly before we started. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!

Operator response

Thank you so much, Marina! Climbing the glacier is a real adventure, and we’re thrilled the challenge paid off with those breathtaking views. It means a lot that you felt safe and well-equipped the whole way. Kind regards, The Ice Explorers team

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R285KHdenises
July 23, 2026
Must HIKE this glacier!

12/10!!! Glacier tour was incredible! Guide Valentino was knowledgeable, fun, friendly & professional.

Operator response

12/10 right back at you, Denise! We'll make sure Valentino hears this — he'll be delighted. Come hike with us again someday! Kind regards, The Ice Explorers team

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robin_s
July 20, 2026
Awesome afternoon

It was a wonderfully exciting trip! The views were magnificent! The air so clean. Our guide Guerrmo was attentive, concerned for our safety, responded well to numerous questions. The trip helped us understand how small we are in this big beautiful world.

Operator response

What a lovely way to put it, Robin — the glacier really does remind us how small we are in this big, beautiful world. We'll pass your kind words on to Guillermo. Thank you for spending the afternoon with us! Kind regards, The Ice Explorers team

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melaniehG9496QA
July 18, 2026
1000/10 would do again!

Had an amazing guide - super knowledgeable about the history and current state of the glacier. Talkative, kind, helpful, assuring, understanding! We got to do some find things on the Glacier like how to walk down or walk up into a section of a glacier. While I was nervous, the guide always gave me options. She would be the reason I’d take the hike again. We had a lot of fun and talked about multiple topics within Iceland and outside of Iceland. Notes: 1) They meet up behind the food buildings. There’s a sign. 2) Layer up, I wore thick, thermal leggings only because it was a beautiful day without a cloud in the sky, hiking boots, long sleeve base layer, a fleece vest, waterproof GLOVES, fleece headband, and a windproof jacket. Eventually, it does get cold and I’m someone who tends to run warm.

Operator response

Thank you for this wonderful review — and for the brilliant packing tips for future hikers! We're so glad our guide helped you feel safe and always gave you options on the ice. You're welcome back on the glacier anytime. Kind regards, The Ice Explorers team

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