--- title: Small-Group Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón lang: en type: tour city: Reykjavik country: Iceland price: 170 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 292 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 47 (Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-ice-cave-tour-from-j-kuls-rl-n/ --- # Small-Group Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón In our comparison: #23 of 47 in Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Iceland's most photographed ice caves — without the all-day commitment. Step inside Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and walk among naturally formed crystal-blue ice formations on a guided 2.5-hour tour from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Small-group size — maximum 12 travelers — so you have space for photos and personal attention from your guide. All Glacier Trips guides are AIMG-certified (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides) and Wilderness First Responders (WFR). You're on the ice with trained professionals — not part-time tour guides. Our local guides — Laura, Stefan, Sindri and others based in Höfn — are named by name in over 100 five-star Viator reviews. Each morning we read the conditions and pick the best, quietest cave for the day. All technical safety gear — helmets, crampons, headlights — is included. A photographer-friendly pace, hand-picked for ice cave first-timers. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Look for our Super Jeeps with the… - Max 12 people: small group - Starts 10:45, 11:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €170 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.83/5 from 292 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Glacier Trips - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:45, 11:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.83 from 292 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 279 of 292. - 5 stars: 266 (91%) - 4 stars: 13 (4%) - 3 stars: 7 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ## What's included - Helmets, crampons, headlights - All Fees and Taxes - Professional Tour Guide/Driver ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Clothing/Shoes - Meals - Beverages - Gratuities (Optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Vatnajokull Glacier** (2h) - The Vatnajökull Glacier tour lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on weather conditions and cave location. Each ice cave is naturally formed, so their shape and position change with the seasons. Your safety is the top priority. Guides carefully select the best and... 2. **Jokulsarlon** (pass by, no stop) - This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore a stunning ice cave within Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. If you're looking to capture or photograph the brilliant blue crystal colors of the ice, this experience is highly recommended. On the way from Jökulsárlón,... 3. **Diamond Beach** (pass by, no stop) - On the short drive between Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the glacier, we pass by Diamond Beach (Fellsfjara) — a black sand beach where icebergs from the lagoon wash ashore and glitter against the dark volcanic sand. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:45, 11:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Look for our Super Jeeps with the Glacier Trips logo at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon's main south parking lot — by the gift shop, café and outdoor WC. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Can't find us? Call +354 779 2919. GPS: 64.045711, -16.182454. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund - Due to the popularity of the ice caves, you can expect groups from other companies inside the cave at the same time as our groups. Be sure to look at your email and phone the day before the tour. There can always be last minutes change due to weather or other uncontrollable conditions. If the Ice cave is not accessible due to some reasons, we always offer alternatives, refunding price difference between activities. Please be advised that this tour starts from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. ## Compared with other Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 47** | €170 | 2h 30m | 4.83 (292) | shared, max 12 | | [Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/?format=md) | €2583 per group | 11h | 4.98 (453) | private | | [Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfall & Black Sand Beach](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/glacier-hike-south-coast-waterfall-black-sand-beach/?format=md) | €168 | 11h | 4.93 (832) | shared | | [2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-day-blue-ice-cave-glacier-lagoon-and-south-coast-small-group/?format=md) | €624 | 2 days | 4.93 (774) | shared | Ranked #23 of 47 in Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €101 to €1374, median €312; typical length 13h 30m. 7 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/glacier-ice-cave-tours/?format=md ## More in Reykjavik - All Reykjavik tours: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/small-group-ice-cave-tour-from-j-kuls-rl-n/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/?format=md