Explore the magical Mýrdalsjökull Glacier on this guided tour of Askur Ice Cave and snowmobile drive near Vík i Myrdal!
Mýrdalsjökull is one of Iceland's largest glaciers, located in the southern part of the country, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes from the capital Reykjavík. On this ice cave tour on Mýrdalsjökull, you'll drive across the glacier on a snowmobile or buggy and explore Askur, a stunning natural ice cave.
The Askur Ice Cave tour begins at the Myrdalsjökull Base Camp, located near the village of Vík i Myrdal. Upon arrival, you'll meet your experienced guide and prepare for your snowmobile drive to the glacier. Depending on the weather conditions, you may also drive a buggy or monster truck. Each vehicle will be shared between two participants, with one driver and one passenger. No previous experience is needed, the guide will take you through a safety briefing and driving instructions.
Then, you'll set off on your snowmobile ride on Myrdalsjökull! Feel the thrill of driving across the glacier's icy surface and discovering its unique landscapes. After the short drive, you'll arrive at Askur Ice Cave, situated within the Kverkfjöll mountains on the northern edge of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. The expert glacier instructor will provide the safety equipment and an itinerary briefing for the activity. During the exclusive tour, you'll explore the mesmerising ice cave, one of Iceland's most magnificent natural creations!
Following the guide, you'll venture inside the ice cave, discovering the heart of Myrdalsjökull and breathing in the crisp, pure air of this ancient ice world. The cave is known for its dramatic vaults, deep-blue ice walls, and occasional ice stalactites. The play of light inside the cave can be mesmerising, as sunlight penetrates the ice and creates an array of colours, with deep blues, volcanic blacks and pristine whites. At the end of the guided tour of Askur Ice Cave, you'll return to the starting point.
Embark on an intimate tour of Askur Ice Cave and a snowmobile ride on Myrdalsjökull Glacier near Vík!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll embark on a guided tour to the Askur Ice Cave near Vík i Myrdal, with a snowmobile ride on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.
- Please arrive at the starting point at Myrdalsjökull Base Camp at least 20 minutes before the activity start time
- Meet the guide
- Receive safety briefing and instructions
- Set up the vehicle
- The snowmobile (or buggy) ride begins!
- Drive across Myrdalsjökull Glacier
- Arrive at Askur Ice Cave
- The ice cave visit begins!
- Guided tour inside the ice cave
- Return to the starting point
Snowmobile drivers must be at least 17 years old and hold a valid car driver's license. Please bring the physical copy with you on the day of the activity.
Children or those without a licence will ride on the vehicle as a passenger.
For this tour, you can choose to share the snowmobile between two participants, with one driver and one passenger, or drive as a single rider (mandatory for groups with odd numbers).
Depending on the weather conditions, you may drive a buggy or monster truck instead of a snowmobile. The same requirements apply to all vehicles.
- Guide
- Snowmobiling equipment
- Helmet
- Glacier equipment
- Warm layers of clothing
- Wind/rainproof jacket
- Sturdy shoes
- Woollen socks
- Gloves
- Hat
- Driver's license