Tours & Activities in Höfn

We cannot wait to take you on the Private Glacier Ice Cave adventure! Your guide will drive you to Vatnajokull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure. After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. Geared up, we will explore both the lower and upper ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders.  Once through the lower cave, which is named Sapphire Ice Cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, we will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. At the end of your tour, we will edit your photos and you will get a photo package within 14 days as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure in Iceland!

Prepare for an exciting snowmobile ride on Europe's largest glacier

On this Vatnajökull Glacier & Blue Ice Cave Hike, you'll go on an unforgettable adventure exploring two of Iceland's most strikingly beautiful spots!

Have the ultimate thrill in Iceland by experiencing the first & only Glacier Zip Line in the world! Soar across the glacier and over a vertical ice cave (called a Moulin) taking in panoramic views of the vast blue and white expanse below. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you glide above the frozen landscape, taking in the natural beauty of Iceland from a whole new perspective. Along with the zip line, you will also get to experience our famous Crystal Ice Cave (winter only), Iceland’s biggest and most blue naturally formed glacier cave.

Go on an adventurous hike and experience Iceland's beauty!

Looking for a unique experience in Iceland? On this snowmobile tour of Vatnajökull, we'll drive over Iceland's largest and Europe's second-largest glacier.

This is a tour designed for travelers, who seek to step further than most and feel like real explorers. Combine ice cave visit with an adventurous glacier hike, as you venture deep into the glacier hidden from the crowds. You will also visit the popular ice caves, but at less crowded time. The tour starts with a 40 min 4x4 ride to the glacier. First we visit an ice cave and spend one hour exploring it. We always try to visit the best cave available, but the choice may vary throughout the winter. This year the most beautiful cave is called Sparkle Ice Cave. However there might come conditions when entering it would be too hazardous. You can be sure that we will inform you if the conditions change. After the ice cave visit we will gear up for the glacier hike. Expect to spend up to 3 hours hiking. If the weather is good we will should see stunning sites, such as ice canyons, calving site, crevasses and moulins. You will come back feeling like an accomplished explorer!

Explore crevasses and waterfalls while hiking on a glacier in Iceland

Go hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier, one of the most dramatic landscapes in Iceland. You'll walk on ice and see breathtaking views during this adventure!

Note: More operators are using the same cave, so we can't guarantee being alone in the cave. If you want less crowded experiences we recommend taking a look at our blue ice experience - glacier hiking tours. An extra-small group tour to the Sapphire ice cave located on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. This tour is operated by a small, local company. You'll meet your licensed guide at Jökulsárlón. From there it's an approximately 30 minute drive in a 4x4 truck to the glacier parking. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the edge of the glacier where the Sapphire cave is located. We usually spend around 30-45 minutes in the cave, taking plenty of photos and exploring the various formations in the cave.

See black sand beaches, icy lagoons, and beautiful sceneries

Are you in Höfn? Join us on a 4x4 tour of black sand beaches Suðurfjörur as we explore volcanic landscapes that feel out of this world.

This is a glacier walk tour that has it all: A super jeep ride through the rough glacial terrain, and a hike in a spectacular environment, deep in the heart of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest in Europe, and to many, the most beautiful; we´ll take you to places on the glacier of breathtaking beauty, ideal for photography enthusiasts. In addition, the tour is planned in such manner that it suits anyone in moderate physical condition - perfect for solo travelers, couples, families (with children at a certain age (contact us directly), and, of course, small and large groups. A Blue Iceland guest, experienced traveler described it best: This is the ultimate glacier walk tour.

Join an exciting tour heading to Europe's largest glacier

There's no better way to explore Iceland's incredible wilderness than on this fun 4x4 tour of the Vatnajökull and Skalafellsjökull glaciers.

Your private certified glacier guide is also a professional photographer. We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. Each person will receive 2 professionally edited photographs shot by your private guide sent via a downloadable gallery within 14 days after your hike. These include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos. As your guides are experts in these caves they know how to work their magic for the best shots.

Explore pristine ice caves that adapt to the changing seasons

Always wanted to kayak around a glacier? Don't miss this Vatnajökull Glacier Kayak Tour. Ready to row through the Icelandic wilderness?

A private guided experience on the only Glacier Zip Line in the entire world. Your guide will also provide professionally edited and shot photos of your entire experience. Feel the rush of flying over a glacier crevasse! Along your journey to the zip line, you will also explore stunning glacier features.

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

If you are looking to be in a big group this is not the trip for you seeing as we like to keep our groups small so we can offer a more personal service. Let us take you on an unforgettable trip to a breathtaking ice cave and tunnels on the edge of Vatnajökull glacier. Your trip will begin at the glacier lagoon parking lot where you will board our super jeep and then we will drive you on a country road only accessible by super jeeps to the glaciers edge. When we arrive at the „parking lot“ for the ice cave you will be given a helmet and crampons and then we will walk over to the caves and tunnels. When we get to the ice cave you can take your time to walk around and enjoy the amazing view, take some wonderful photos and make memories you will never forget.

If you want to get more out of your Ice cave tour, then we recommend this tour for you. Ice caves are really popular now, and it can be hard to find an Ice cave that is not crowded. We will try to time the visit to the ice cave well, giving you more time to enjoy the amazing wild nature around the glacier. On this tour, we also do a glacier walk were we will visit a very nice blue glacier canyon.

In this tour, you will experience a unique natural ice cave in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest ice cap. The tour is suitable for those who want to visit a more isolated ice cave and more difficult to access. This tour offers you great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience. The level of this tour is hard. Tour is limited to a maximum of 8 travelers.

In this glacier walk with a local guide from Hali you experience the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier. Our guide takes you on an unforgettable journey on Breiðamerkurjökull, one of Vatnajökull’s biggest outlet glacier.  The trip starts at Glacier Adventures headquarters in Hali, where your guide drives you to the glacier area, away from the crowds and off the beaten path where you can breathe in the fresh glacier air. The tour can take between 3,5 and 4 hours (1 – 1,5 hour on the glacier), including drive back and forth from our headquarters.  This tour is moderated and can be done by most children and adults.

We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. Each person will receive 2 professionally edited photographs sent via a downloadable gallery within 14 days after your hike. These include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.

Our signature Ice Cave Tour! A 2-3 hour tour that allows you to experience the stunning blue caves of Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe. On this tour we venture to one of the more accessible ice caves for an encounter with ancient blue ice. The conditions of the ice caves are constantly changing. During the warmer summer months the ice caves are being formed by melted glacier water. In autumn each year we start looking for ice caves and find the most beautiful and safest caves to explore with you. This Season’s Unique Experience -Shaped by nature itself, you will explore a 30-70 meter blue Ice Cave -Each day, our expert guides carefully select the safest and most stunning blue Ice Cave for you to explore -Marvel at the vibrant blue hues hidden within the glacier -Enjoy the thrill of revelation as the ice cave suddenly appears amidst the moraine Perfect for most fitness levels and short winter days, with stunning photo opportunities around every corner!

After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. We will explore ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders. Once through the lower cave, which is named Sapphire Ice Cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, you will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages along with the smallest group sizes of any glacier tour operator. Every glacier hike through Ice Pic Journeys includes photos from your tour. Each person will receive 10 professionally edited photographs sent via a Drive within the 14 days after your hike. These will include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.

Experience a spectacular ice cave and get a dazzling view of the beautiful blue formations inside Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. This 3- to 3.5-hour guided tour offers a memorable Icelandic experience and plenty of photo opportunities.

In this ice cave tour you will experience a unique ice cave in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe's largest ice cap. The tour is intended for those who want to visit an ice cave, get great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience.

We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. Also, we limit our group size to 10 guests, which is the smallest of any glacier operator. Each person will receive 5 professionally edited photographs sent via Google Drive within the week after your hike. These include personalised landscapes, portraits, and group shots from your adventure. Get to the Crystal Ice Cave before all of the other companies fill it up with hundreds of people! Our Early Bird Ice Cave Tour has you waking up before everyone else and setting off toward the glacier to welcome the day. Your guide will lead you onto Vatnajokull Glacier and have you arriving at a much quieter ice cave with few to no people inside of it. Being one of the first to arrive at the ice cave allows you to enjoy a more personal experience with the ice.