Ice Cave Tour

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The Ice Cave Tour to the Sapphire Ice Cave is our most popular tour. We meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and from there we drive a super-jeep  on a rugged road into the glacial valley, which is an adventure of its own. From there we hike roughly 30 minutes to the entrance of the cave.  The Sapphire or sometimes referred to as Crystal Ice Cave  is a  stunningly crystal blue, naturally-occuring cave nested at the glacier’s  edge. A natural wonder that is a must see if visiting Iceland in the  winter time.

The super jeep journey to reach the ice cave is an adventure  on its own, travelling through mesmerizing landscapes carved out by  glaciers over decades. At 3.5 hours, this half day trip suits most  people and is perfect for the short winter days or if you are worried  about Iceland’s winter weather. Inside the cave you will have time to  enjoy the scenery, gaze at the shades of blue and take photos.

Amazingly,  ice caves are constantly evolving, with the caves melting and reforming  every summer. When scouting for caves for the winter we look not only  at the size but also the colours, overall beauty and experience.

Please  note that we will not be the only group visiting the ice cave. We try  to accurately represent the cave as you would experience and be able to  photograph it yourself. Visit our instagram @localguide to see photos  we’ve been tagged in as well as those we have posted throughout the  season.

Be ready for the Icelandic winter weather, please wear warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, a hat and gloves etc.

During  this tour we do not hike on the glacier but we walk from the place we  park the car for approx. 25-30 minutes on uneven ground. The walk is  around 4km both ways so please keep this in mind when booking this  activity.

We meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by the black truck marked with Local Guide logo.

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