Sapphire Ice Cave Tour on Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón

Witness one of nature's greatest architectural masterpieces on this Sapphire Ice Cave tour on Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón!

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3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and drive to the Sapphire Ice Cave at Breiðamerkurjökull.

Course of events

- Arrive at the starting point at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

- Meet the guide and board the Land Rover truck

- Drive on the Ring Road (approximately 10 minutes)

- Drive on a rocky road (approximately 25 minutes)

- Arrive at Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier

- Receive safety briefing and instructions

- Walk to the ice cave (approximately 20 minutes)

- Arrive at Sapphire Ice Cave

- The ice cave tour begins!

- Explore inside the ice cave (approximately 45 minutes)

- Return to the starting point at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Special terms

Please note that the ice cave changes in appearance with the seasons. Therefore, the pictures may not be an accurate representation of how the ice cave looks year-on-year.

Meeting point:
Jökulsárlón Main Parking (next to the bathrooms), Þjóðvegur, 781, Iceland
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Glacier equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe)
  • Helmet
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Hiking boots
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Water