ICE CAVE AND ZODIAC BOAT TOUR
Super-jeep • Zodiac Boat • Ice Cave
Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland’s glacial landscapes! Sail among floating icebergs and hike across the breathtaking Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier. On the Zodiac tour, explore vast areas of the Glacier Lagoon and get close to the icebergs. Let your guide lead you on a breathtaking glacier walk, fully equipped for safety.
Embark on an adventure in a super jeep and zodiac boat! This tour combines our most popular experience, the Ice Cave Tour at Breiðamerkurjökull with the Zodiac boat tour. Sailing around floating icebergs in one of Iceland’s most stunning landscapes, covering large areas of the lagoon, and getting closer to the icebergs offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity guided by expert teams from Ice Explorers and Glacier Lagoon. Let the adventure begin!
THE TOUR
Begin your journey by meeting your guide and boarding one of Iceland’s largest custom-made super jeeps. Departing from Glacier Lagoon, you’ll drive about 40 minutes toward Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacial tongue of Vatnajökull. Along the way, your guide will share insights into ice caves, glaciers, volcanoes, and local culture. Then, sail among floating icebergs on a Zodiac boat tour, which covers wide areas of the lagoon and gets you close to the ice. Enjoy a 20–60-minute break before the boat ride. Activities may vary in order, but start just meters apart at Glacier Lagoon for a seamless experience.
The caves we visit are 100% natural, constantly forming and changing with the seasons and weather conditions. As such, the cave we explore will depend on the conditions on the day of your tour. We may find ourselves at the edge of the glacier, or we might need to hike a short distance (500-700m) on the glacier to reach the cave. The walking distance on the tour therefore varies between 1 and 4 km. All participants should be in good health and comfortable walking.
WHICH ICE CAVE DO WE VISIT?
We always aim to take you to the most beautiful and awe-inspiring ice caves available during the season. Since the caves constantly evolve, old ones disappear, and new ones form. Each tour is a unique adventure due to the ever-changing nature of the glaciers and caves. You’ll witness a variety of stunning ice formations and colors, from brilliant blue to emerald green and even striking black ice. Rest assured, we will guide you to the best ice cave accessible at the time of your visit.
Before entering the cave and going on board the zodiac boat tour, your guide will provide a safety briefing and equip you with helmets, flotation suits, a life jacket, and crampons if needed.
Tour Structure
Morning Ice Cave Tour & Afternoon Zodiac Boat Tour (9:20 Meeting)
Meeting Time for Ice Cave tour (Ice Cave & Super-Jeep) 9:20, duration of the Ice Cave Tour approximately from 9:20-12:20. Break. Check-in for Zodiac Boat Tour at 12:40, Zodiac tour starts 13:10.
- Meet by the Super-jeeps near the WC and café at Glacier Lagoon.
- Take a 40-min super- jeep ride
- Walk to the ice cave and explore the Ice Cave and take pictures.
- Return to Glacier Lagoon via jeep and take a around 20 min lunch break.
- Check in at ticket sales 30 min before the Zodiac tour.
- Receive flotation suits and a life jacket.
- The Zodiac boat tour lasts around 1 hour 15 min.
Morning Zodiac BoatTour & Afternoon Ice Cave Tour (10:30 Meeting)
Check-in for the Zodiac Boat Tour 10:30, Zodiac tour starts 11:00. Duration of the Zodiac Boat Tour is approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes. Break. Meeting time for the Ice Cave tour (Ice Cave & Super-Jeep) 13:20.
- Check in at ticket sales at the Zodiac tour.
- Receive flotation suits and a life jacket.
- The Zodiac boat tour lasts around 1 hour 15 min.
- Take a around 60 min lunch break.
- Meet by the Super-jeeps near the WC and café at Glacier Lagoon.
- Take a 40-min super- jeep ride
- Walk to the ice cave and explore the Ice Cave and take pictures.
- Return to Glacier Lagoon via jeep.
Important Information
Participants must be in good health and able to walk 4-6 km in varying weather conditions (rain, wind, cold). The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately. If you are unsure about the hike, request a refund at least 48 hours in advance. No refunds for same-day cancellations or mid-tour withdrawals. Please read the tour details carefully and assess your own limits.
BASE CAMP
Jökulsárlon Cafeteria | Gps: 64.048388, -16.179593
BOOKING
VALIDITY OF PRICES AND DEPARTURES
Prices are in Icelandic Krona (ISK) as shown on our web site. Prices and departures are guaranteed after full payment has been made.
CHANGES
Our trips are weather and condition depended. Ice Explorers reserve the right to change your itinerary or cancel your trip with your safety in mind due to factors outside of our control before the tour starts.
CANCELLATION
Cancelations or rescheduling require at least 48 hours’ notice before the scheduled tour departure for a full refund. Cancelations made with less than 48 hours’ notice are non-refundable. To apply the 48-hour policy, cancelation requests must be submitted to ice@explorers.is.
All tour cancellations must be emailed to ice@explorers.is through our office. We recommend you keep a copy of the email for future reference. We don’t refund clients if the client is late or doesn’t show up, even if the weather is bad, in case we are able to make the trip.. We recommend staying in a hotel or guesthouse close to Jökulsárlón —Glacier Lagoon.
INSURANCE
We advise all our clients to have insurance.
LIABILITY
No responsibility is accepted for losses, expenses due to delays, changes of flights, closed roads or other services or because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in bus schedules, or other similar causes. Iceguide does not assume responsibility for accidents or death that can be traced to the participant´s negligence, acts of third parties or exterior circumstances such as weather, natural occurrences, war or other similar causes.
PRIVACY POLICY
All personal information will be strictly confidential and will not be given or sold to a third party.
GOVERNING LAW / JURISDICTION CLAUSE
These Terms and Conditions are in accordance with Icelandic law.