Blue Ice Caving Excursion in the Vatnajökull Glacier from Freysnes near Skaftafell

Explore the stunning ice caves of Vatnajökull National Park on this unforgettable guided excursion!

Ice Cave Tour I 2.5 Hours

2 options available from €110

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From€110
2.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Freysnes (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your equipment (helmet, harness, and crampons)

- The adventure begins!

- Transfer to the departure point

- Put on your equipment

- Introduction to caving and safety measures

- Explore the Falljökull Glacier caves

- Return to the original meeting point in Freysnes

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

This excursion's difficulty level is labelled as 'easy'.

If you are driving from Reykjavík, the Shell Gas Station in Freysnes is located 320 km (198 miles) east of the capital and is situated near the main highway (number 1), across the road from Hótel Skaftafell.
When driving the ring road from Reykjavík, it is on your right, five minutes after passing a sign for the Skaftafell Nature Reserve.

Meeting point:
Shell Gas Station, Söluskálinn í Freysnesi, Freysnes 785, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Transfers to and from the departure point
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Harness
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking boots with ankle support
  • Wind and waterproof outerlayers
  • Warm underlayers
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera