The drive to the glacier was not as rough as I thought it would be, this might be due to the careful and delicate driving done by Vicky. Therefore, Atlantsflug decided to offer helicopter tours from Skaftafell air strip. Ice Cave - Escursione nel tunnel di ghiaccio da Reykjavík. ", "A great experience. Inside this ice-dome you will feel you are in a magical Hollywood scene. The drive in the super-jeep 4x4 was enjoyable as well, our driver had no troubles getting us over the big hills and glaciers. You could also find a "two day tour" which includes the ice caves and overnite in the area here: www.extremeiceland.is. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We are very happy to have been able to make this tour. Visit a natural ice cave in Kötlujökull glacier, Optional Pick up in Reykjavík or from one of our South Coast pick up locations. Make sure to wear warm winter clothing, a hat that fits under a helmet and last but not least, don't forget your camera. He truly made the tour the best. Please note that the meet-on-location tour (from Vík) does not include any other stops but the Ice cave. Come to explore the other-worldly beauty of a natural blue ice cave. (6-16): It is believed that the city was established around AD 870. Thanks a lot and continue in this way. Please note that ice caves are an ever changing natural phenomenon and, therefore, unpredictable. This crystal ice cave is a natural phenomenon that only few get to witness, making it a top spot to capture one-of-a-kind nature photos. A certified guide will pick you up from the world-famous Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon as you begin your special ice cave adventure. The only complaint was that it was hard to hear the tour guide at times. Step off the usual tourist trail and do something totally different. On this 2 day tour you will explore the striking South Coast of Iceland, visit the famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and go caving in a natural ice cave in Vatnajökull glacier. Amazing tour that lasted long enough to justify the money spent. The tour that includes a pickup from Reykjavík has a stop at Seljalandsfoss waterfall all year long. Visiting the Katla Ice Cave is a mesmerizing, and also an educational experience. I love all the fun activities you can do during the winter season and how the colours of the mountains change, Well, it is not as icy in Reykjavik as you might suspect – with relatively mild winters and heated side walks and bus stations, but what I am talking about is i. I am happy to report that our experience was vastly better than our expectation. You enter Katla´s glacier, Kötlujökull, through a truly magical ‘gateway’ of blue/black ice-walls. Experiencing an Ice Cave Tour in Iceland is a sure way to blow your mind! The guide will be standing in the parking lot in front of the Ice Cave Restaurant (The Super Jeep has an Arctic Adventures sign in the window.). Tour was great but by the end it was obvious that everyone was a little disappointed with the cave we saw had little or no blue ice. Our driver to the South was really nice and went out of his way to make sure we had a good time and was entertaining. As you hike around this magical setting you will get all the information about this enchanting place by your friendly and knowledgeable guide who will take you to all the best spots to deeply enjoy the glacier. The weather and sun with its damaging ultra violet rays transforms the outer surface of glacial ice into whitish ice. You enter Katla´s glacier, Kötlujökull, through a truly magical ‘gateway’ as blue & black ice-walls stand like sentinels on either side of you. Other than that the tour was magical. The tour gives you clamp ons and lights so that is helpful. Before we entered the cave, we also need to await the prior tour leaving first. The kind of sights that will greet you when we stop at the base of Kötlujökull glacier are not so easy to portray in words. Highlights: Reykjavík Located in southwestern Iceland, the capital and largest city of Iceland is said to be the location of the first permanent settlement. The drive back to Vík will give you a whole new vantage point on some incredible vistas, in winter the sun will sink behind the mountains giving a wonderful sunset. The twin elements of Mýrdalsjökulls ice and Katla´s infernal fire have certainly combined to create a stupendous wonder of nature. Ice cave tours. We specialize in super jeep tours to the beautiful ice caves of Vatnajökull in south east Iceland, but we are always willing to make a customized trip just for you and your group how ever big or small. Snowmobile & Ice Cave Tour In Iceland. We love assisting individuals and groups with planning anything that can be seen and done in Iceland all year round on any budget. Lava Caves in Iceland. Ours was the last tour of the day and the weather turned gorgeous just in time to get some breathtaking views out on the glacier! I will certainly use Extreme Iceland for future tours when I return to Iceland - which I can't wait to do. - Check out Tripadvisor members' 50,046 candid photos and videos of Iceland Geology Tours Established in 1983, we specialize in hiking, rafting, snorkeling, snowmobiling and much more. Planned this trip last minute and was worried the ride was too far from the city but it was worth the trip. Guide to Iceland. The cave itself was an unforgettable experience, tour guides were very knowledgeable, very informative and also added good humor throughout the tour. (10-15): Thanks for the caring!". The whole Ice Cave tour was an enjoyable experience, all of the tour guides were very pleasant and helpful. Leggi 28 recensioni. "The trip in the super-jeep (don't refer to it as a bus!) If you experience an error with logging into the customer portal or can't find your booking, please contact us on Facebook Messenger, or send us a message here below. Photo Tours in Iceland, Reykjavik Picture: Ice Caves, Breidmerkurjokull glacier, South Iceland - Check out Tripadvisor members' 50,027 candid photos and videos. Into the glacier offers various tours to the Iceland‘s most significant new attraction, the man – made ice cave. We also explored a beautiful blue crevasse. We had loads of time to explore and the guide was very helpful. The guide and driver was very friendly . Our guide Palli was great and really went there extra mile to make the experience enjoyable and memorable. Vicky was our tour guide, she was friendly and knowledgeable. Video from our tour - Note that the ice caves are an ever-changing phenomenon and they might not look currently like in the video - They're still always amazing! There you'll meet your friendly tour guide, and hop into a super jeep for a ride to the foot of one of Vatnajokull's outlet glaciers! An island of dramatic contrasts, uncover Iceland’s natural beauty through a land forged by ice and fire. There you'll meet your friendly tour guide, and hop into a super jeep for a ride to the foot of one of Vatnajokull's outlet glaciers! Edited: 1 year ago The team that took us there were funny and kind. It would have been great if managed to spot some more blue spot in the cave. Book your tour more than 21 days in advance with a 10% deposit & pay the rest 14 days before departure. It's in his hands to decide each time which cave is best to visit depending on weather conditions and other issues. This tour is available with pick up from Reykjavík or you can meet us on location at Sólheimajökull glacier car park. "Simply incredible. We enjoyed the off roading experience getting to and from the glacier as well as the cave exploration. In those cases we will go to another cave as we have one of the most expertise and knowledge about the ice caves at Breiðamerkurjökull glacier tongue. All year, Age limit: One of the best tours / experiences. The ice tunnel and the caves are located high on Europe‘s second largest glacier, Langjokull. The only exception to this is the, https://www.extremeiceland.is/en/pickup-info. On a thrilling ice cave tour on the South Coast of Iceland, go inside a newly discovered ice cave and walk along a secret black sand beach — all in one day. Ice Cave: Hike to explore the ice cave - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions Longyearbyen Under the glaciers at Svalbard you find a frozen world: A world filled with ice that have been shaped during summertime by melting ice and snow through the melt water channels. You might encounter magnificent glacier crevasses. 6 years, Difficulty: The ice cave is one of the best things we did on our trip to iceland. Thank you. ARC-0000000, Kötlujökull, the outlet glacier which is home to this unbelievably stunning ice cave, is part of the majestic and very famous, The twin elements of Mýrdalsjökulls ice and Katla´s infernal fire have certainly combined to create a stupendous wonder of nature. Really nice tour not to many people so real good expericence and even better when we saw the big big group coming, happy to have choose extreme ! They had so much knowledge about the glaciers and ice caves. Located in southeastern Iceland, Skaftafell nature reserve offers impressive views of the surrounding landscape. Extreme Iceland is an all Icelandic tour operator and travel agency. If you are looking for a more exclusive experience we recommend the Inside Vatnajokull Glacier tour. Falljokull is an outlet glacier from Vatnajokull, the largest glacier in Europe and the King of natural ice sculptures. To be honest, our expectations were not high about this tour as we had heard that September was not the best time of year to view the ice caves and we are not really the bus tour types, preferring to explore independently. Then, you will head to Seljalandsfoss, where you will get to see the Skógafoss waterfall, … Arriving at the foot of the glacier, we will take on our crampons and helmets, and take a short walk to the opening of the ice cave. Excellent tour by Extremely Iceland! Worth the money for sure!!! See booking confirmation ID from your voucher or confirmation email - Ex. Our experience was really nice and our tour guide was amazing (Thorstein, or Thor as he was calling himself hahahaha). Hike across the glacial valley surrounded by mountain peaks. He was both informative as well as entertaining. It was very cool. Departure A tour of an ice cave under the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland near Jökulsárlón . Iceland Geology Tours, Reykjavik Picture: Ice cave tour! Into The Glacier is ISK 19,500 per person. Arctic Adventures is an adventure tour operator based in Iceland offering various activity tours around Iceland. This tour starts from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, one of Iceland's amazing natural wonders. Katla Ice Cave Tour from Vík The Katla Ice Cave Tour brings you on an incredible excursion through 800-year-old caves, blue glaciers, black sand beaches, magnificent waterfalls, world … Copyright © 2020 Extreme Iceland. Alternatively, you can pay full price and get a 5% early bird discount! To begin with, we travel in an easterly direction. Ice caves or part of them can collapse during that time. I found the guide good fun to talk to with his dry Icelandic humour. This is once in a lifetime experience where you will be taken to the hidden beautiful ice. It was an interesting and exciting art of the tour and worth the addition price in and of itself. The blue diamond ice cave was so unbelievable blue and we had lots of time to take … Some caves we find are very stable and we can go in there in any weather, but others are less safe and we might not even go there at all, even if they are very beautiful. The tour guide was informative and amiable. It's not always safe to enter ice caves in spring or summer, the season when the ice begins to melt and glaciers move faster. We will visit one ice cave during the tour and the choice of a cave is based on conditions and safety. Not over crowded either. The driver was very funny and interactive with everyone and both tour guides were very informative and friendly. Your first impression will be of stripe upon stripe of differently colored ice forming stunning layers in the glacial ice. Will absolutely recommend Extreme Iceland to others who visit. Worth every penny! I was impressed by the black ice cave and the nice guide showed us the different features of the cave. Before long, we turn off Highway 1. for the incredibly exciting journey to Kötlujökull. Ice caving is really famous among travellers in Iceland. When you come to a halt the dramatic Kötlujökull glacier will be standing right before you, with dense ice walls striped with black ash-layers. Seljalandsfoss is also 60 meters high (~200 ft) it's located on the Seljalands River which flows all the way down from the famous volcano, Eyjafjallajökull! Visit the newly formed Sapphire ice cave and discover the breathtaking colors and epic formations of ancient glaciers. The name, Kötlujökull, serves to remind us that the capricious volcano, Katla, has its home beneath this icecap. Book Now. Act fast, these caves won’t last forever! On this private guided tour, you’ll have the opportunity to admire the striking scenery of Iceland’s southern coast – from the ice caps and waterfalls located in the inner part of the island to the imposing cliffs and black-sand beaches by the Atlantic Ocean. That being said, and it being the last tour of the day, our guide very kindly took us to a part of the glacier that was brilliantly blue! It was great to meet you Steve, Mike and Bee( not sure about the spelling) Iceland is just awesome and you are very lucky to be there ( a little bit too expensive though) Have a wonderful day and hopefully to see you again one day. 6 years, Difficulty: Please select the type of request, and then fill out the rest of the fields. The tour guides were funny, knowledgeable, and full of so many interesting facts. Ice caves are natural phenomenons and ever changing. Multi-day & Extended Tours. Saara & Stuart. Become a glacier explorer for the day as you step foot in a Myrdalsjokull Glacier cave and surround yourself with crystal-blue ice formations. Our tour guide was personable and entertaining. Highly recommended! ice cave tour Join us on an exciting two and a half hour Ice Cave adventure exploring the wonders of Vatnajökull Glacier. This type of cave was first formally described by Englishman Edwin Swift Balch in 1900, who suggested the French term glacieres should be used for them, even though the term ice cave was then, as now, commonly used to refer to caves simply containing year-round ice. Then step into a crystal ice cave at Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier, to explore the country’s best shades of icy blue from the inside out. This wonderful single day combo tour will take you on a pulsating snowmobile ride on Langjökull Glacier – the ideal way to explore the surface of an icy natural wonder. Glacier Travel (Arctic Guides) is a small local tour company operating in the south east part of Iceland. And this Icelandic glacier lagoon is awesome for this. The ave is beautiful and unlike anything else I have ever seen. This 3-day tour of the Golden Circle and South Coast Ice Cave Adventure takes you to all of the major highlights of the famous Golden Circle as well as the magnificent South Coast of the island, including a visit to the stunning Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and a natural ice cave. Tour description Ice caves in Iceland are unpredictable and you never know when, if, where or how many will form. Sometimes our favorite cave, Crystal Cave, is impassable because of water. Plus there was plenty of background feedback on the landscapes history. Some of the caves are only accessible in temperatures below zero, such as when there is water on the ground that needs to be frozen all over in order for us to walk into the cave. When the length of the daylight allows us (from 1st of February until 15th of November), we'll make stops at the two of Iceland's most famous waterfalls: Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss. Driving in the winter from Reykjavik all the way to the lagoon, in one stretch, can be hazardous, and it pressures the driver to speed up in order to be on time. Incredible landscape you won't see from the main roads. Overall, it was a great exploration. One of the best experiences I had! As the glacier travels and winds its way down the slopes of mountain ridges, the air bubbles trapped in the ice are squeezed out, and the size of the ice crystals increases, making it clear. Kind regards Michael and Lucja. The tour guide was amazing. He was really nice and we were extremely lucky with the weather. All safety procedures were taken, and the guide was amazing. The drive out to the ice cave was about 25 minutes and good fun with great scenery. The landscape was absolutely stunning and the ice cave was so pretty. 14 990. If you have the opportunity to take this tour, do it!!!! We offer high class trips at a lower rate than any other company in the area. 4-Day Enchanting Iceland: Golden Circle, South Coast & … The color and transparency of the ice caves has everything to do with time, pressure, and secrecy. Ice Cave - Escursione nel tunnel di ghiaccio da Reykjavík. If we go back again we'll probably repeat the experience with them. The only setback was that we were supposed to go into a Blue Cave (that has enough light at the opening) to be dazzled by the Blue Cave. Reviewed on March 14, 2020 by Bianca From our post-trip system. Its a must see and the guides are outstanding. We felt very safe with our tour guide and we got to spend a lot of time in the caves. Your guide will tell you all about Iceland's ice caves and their majestic structures. Will absolutely recommend Extreme Iceland to others who visit. I'm working on driving most of the coastlines of the world and a south coast drive from Reykjavik to Hofn is among the prettiest. From South-East Iceland, explore the beautiful ice caves in the Vatnajokull Region. Our Into The Glacier Tour was cancelled due to high winds on the glacier, so we ended up getting into Ice Caves in a Volcano in Vik. We ended up going to three different caves. He took us to an additional open air cave that was spectacular. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves. Your tour guide is a highly qualified mountain guide expert, and ice cave expert. Blue ice and crystal ice cave. The staff is really knowledgeable about the glacier and local culture. This tour is offered either as a meet on location tour from Vik or with a pick-up from Reykjavik. After the tour, you'll change vehicles and we'll hit the road again back to the capital. The ice cave tour was worth every penny. Getting to/from the glacier in a super jeep was also an interesting and fun experience. There hadn't been any rain for a few days so everything was covered in this fine dust which actually made it hard to differentiate the mountains from the glacier. South East Iceland. For the ultimate adventure, join one of our guided northern lights and ice cave vacation packages. Thanks for all the laughs man! Would definitely recommend. Obviously, the cave was amazing, but nature did all the work there. Disclaimer: Discover a volcanic ice cave on this small-group tour to Katla from Vik, finding your way across the rugged terrain easily with round-trip transfer by Jeep. "A very amazing experience. The only thing that would make it better is to let us know the different options of caves that we will be visiting (I understand that it’s weather dependent, but it would be nice to know that you will either visit ‘Cave A’ or ‘Cave B’ depending on the weather. Join a lava caving tour in Iceland and explore ancient caves with experienced guides! Not sure why we had the changes but it was still amazing!!! Really great experience, the driver(guide) it was very communicate and explain everything. Omar was great. "I've travelled a respectable 40 or so countries and Iceland is now among my favorites. I am so happy I booked this ice cave tour! We rode in a monster Mercedes van which was very comfortable unless you're tall and forced to fit in the very back. Sometimes Crystal Cave is impassable because of water and in those cases we will go to another cave. Therefore, we reserve the right to alter or cancel the tour if conditions are not safe. There was even a secret added extra included. We will also stop (all year round) at the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall, the one you can walk behind. Extreme Iceland offers pick up service from selected Reykjavík pick up points. After a short hike (approx. Read all about our pickup process here: https://www.extremeiceland.is/en/pickup-info Note that you can always update your pick-up / drop-off location through our customer portal: https://portal.extremeiceland.is You can press the login button in your confirmation email for an easy login to the customer portal. We improve that we are so little things !!! Thank you. Enjoy! Here's what the cave in Fjallsjokull Glacier in Iceland looks like when the sun is barely peeking out from the clouds. All reviews displayed on our site are collected from customers via our post-tour review system. Into the Glacier offers various tours into the man-made Ice Caves in Langjökull. Smorey (not his Icelandic name, and probably not even close to the actual spelling of his name) was an amazingly, hilarious tour guide. Answer 1 of 3: From what I can see there aren't many options for ice cave tours in summer (early July in our case) but I did find Katla Adventure Tours near Vik, visiting some ice caves under Katla Volcano. If it's blue ice that you are after, I would suggest that you request that from the start. Spend the money on this tour - you will really get great value for it.". I went on my second ice cave tour with Local Guide of Vatnajökull and it was incredible. Ice caves are an ever-changing phenomenon and highly dependent on weather conditions. The natural ice formations are incredible to look at. Would recommend Arctic Adventure/Extreme Iceland to anyone wanting a solid experience. The place is good. As for the cost, Katla ice cave would be less expensive if you do it with Troll Expeditions - ISK 14,900 per person - they have received excellent reviews for this tour. The tour was approximately 3 hours. Would highly recommend to anyone :). The newly discovered ice caves are located 13-15 km from Skaftafell, and they are hard to access on foot. We loved the ride out to the glacier and exploring the cave. The tour was not crowded, guides were very friendly. If you booked the Meet-on -location tour, your tour starts in Vík (about 2.5 hours driving time from Reykjavík). National Museum of Iceland This journey through Iceland's history is easy to find from Tjörnin Pond, but if you must ask for directions, impress the natives by using its simple Icelandic name – Þjóðminjasafn ! Our guide Bee was fantastic. The tour guide was informative, though it was hard to understand what he said due to the accent. We offer both Winter and summer Ice cave Tours… You will pass through beautiful countryside and coastal areas, the road is always threading a path between the mountains and the ocean. Collected from the café at Jokulsarlon at about 9:15am and I guess no more than 20 to 30mins to the glacier. All Rights Reserved. Daily departure "This was a great ride with the super jeep and the “rock and roll” thrill ride and the guide was awesome. Firts of all, our tour guide Magnus alias John was real fun. The ice cave is where I got the best pictures of my trip. This is a totally stunning and unearthly place. Our Iceland’s Ice Cave tours are of two main kinds, based on the type of cave we visit: a naturally formed cave in Vatnajökull glacier and a man-made cave in Langjökull glacier. Imtiaz . The only exception to this is the Katla Ice Cave, which we can visit all year. It was raining/snowing and was very windy (waterproof jacket is a must). Really great day, wished it was longer, but our guide was great and the staff were really friendly. Warm waterproof clothes, sturdy shoes. We were so glad we booked the ice caving tour. I highly recommend. We were able to see an ice cave and a crevasse on our trip. 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