Ice cave express tour from Reykjavik

DURATION

7 hours

AVAILABILITY

All year

DIFFICULTY

Medium

PERSONS

1 to 6

BOOK

OVERVIEW

General information

Visit an incredible ice cave within 2 hours from Reykjavik!

Begin your day with a prompt 8:00 AM departure from Reykjavik, embarking on a scenic drive to Hvolsvollur for a brief stop to refresh with light snacks and a bathroom break before continuing your journey.

From there, we will drive to the remarkable Solheimajokull Glacier, where you’ll be equipped with premium gear for your ice cave experience. A guided 45-minute walk across the glacier will bring you to the entrance of the ice cave, where you will have 30 minutes to explore the pristine, otherworldly environment of ice formations and ethereal blue hues. This unique opportunity to witness nature’s frozen artistry is one not to be missed. Following your time inside the cave, we’ll make the 45-minute return walk back to the vehicle, and begin the journey back to Reykjavik.

If time permits, enjoy a brief stop to admire the dramatic beauty of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, two of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders, before returning to Reykjavik.

Your Reykjavik tour itinerary

8:00 AM – Pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavik
9:30 AM – Arrive at Hvolsvollur for snacks and bathroom
10:30 AM – Glacier hike and ice cave
12:30 PM – Back at the car
3:00 PM – Back in Reykjavik

Highlights

Solheimajokull Glacier

Price

210,000 ISK per tour

What's included

Private luxury 4×4
Professional driver-guide
Detailed personal itinerary
Photo package of your trip

What to bring

Warm clothes
Hat and gloves
Good hiking shoes
Waterproof clothing

ITINERARY

					  Phenomenal tour! - We had the absolute best experience with Arctic Exped! A huge thank you to Julian for organizing our 3-day South Highlights tour with Garðar. Julian went above and beyond—checking in... read more with us daily, recommending excellent accommodations, and even providing extra raincoats when our luggage didn’t arrive. The level of care and attention made our trip stress-free and unforgettable. Garðar was a fantastic guide, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience Iceland. We wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Arctic Exped again for a future adventure!				
MeganMBayless
September 16, 2025 

					  Private Family Adventure Off-the-Beaten Path - We spent three days with Julian and Arctic Exped and it was incredible. Julian was super-responsive and worked to craft a private itinerary that was exactly what we wanted -... read more off the beaten path, true adventure. He delivered and recommended incredible hotels as well. From ice climbing and scuba diving to hiking and relaxing in natural springs, we did it all. And, when our son was left hanging by another travel company, Julian helped us arrange transportation, no questions asked. If you want great adventure with excellent service, go with Arctic Exped.				
tanyaw147
September 9, 2025 

					  Fantastic Private Tour Experience  - If you're looking for a private tour guide for Iceland, look no further than Julian and Artic Exped. From our initial communications, Julian was a pleasure to deal with as... read more he was very responsive and accommodating. Our group of 8 (4 adults and 4 kids aged 10-13) did two day tours with Julian, one covering the Golden Circle and one to the South Coast with glacier hike, and everyone loved the experience. In both instances, Julian seamlessly covered all we wanted to see and more. We enjoyed his company and his extensive knowledge about the country. The glacier hike was definitely a highlight. Julian was fantastic with the kids and we all felt very safe durings this unique experience. I recommend Julian without hesitation.				
Susan M
August 25, 2025 