2-Day South Iceland Ice Cave and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Tour

The cave depends on your travel dates. From October to mid-April, we visit the Crystal ice cave inside Vatnajökull glacier, near Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. From mid-April to September, we visit Katla ice cave beneath Mýrdalsjökull glacier, near Vík, so summer departures include an ice cave as well. A certified glacier guide leads both visits.

We switch to a backup: another ice cave from October to mid-April, or a glacier hike from mid-April to September. Ice cave access depends on the day's weather and road conditions, which can affect other parts of the itinerary. Natural ice caves also change constantly, so the one you visit may look different from the photos.

No, you don’t need to bring any. Glacier safety equipment for the ice cave visit is included. Ice spikes are a different item: lightweight grips for icy paths at sightseeing stops. We highly recommend them from mid-October to mid-April, and you can buy a pair to keep during booking. Learn the difference between glacier crampons and ice spikes.

We recommend arriving the day before the tour starts. Pickup begins at 9:00 AM in Reykjavík, and we can’t pick you up from Keflavík Airport. An early-morning landing leaves little room for a flight delay. Day 2 ends in Reykjavík around 9:00 PM, depending on weather and road conditions, so book your flight home for the following day.

No, we can’t pick you up from private apartments or Airbnb rentals. Go to the nearest stop on our list of Reykjavík pickup locations instead, which includes hotels and bus stops. Be there from the start of the pickup time, since collecting everyone can take up to 30 minutes.

Expect roughly 4 to 5 hours in the vehicle each day. Our multi-day tours cover around 300 km (186 miles) a day on average, with stops along the way for sightseeing, activities, bathroom breaks, and lunch.

Yes, children aged 6 and older can join, and ages 6 to 15 book in the Child category. Plan for long days in the vehicle, though. Each day includes roughly 4 to 5 hours of driving, and the tour returns to Reykjavík around 9:00 PM on Day 2.

Most people in fair physical condition can manage it. The tour is rated Easy in our difficulty ratings. Easy means you can walk on uneven ground for at least 2 to 3 hours at a slow pace, with breaks. If an activity such as the ice cave visit is too much for you, you can skip it. Your guide can usually drop you off nearby where services are available.

You’ll stay at Adventure Hotel Hof or a similar country hotel in the Skaftafell area. Hof is about 36 km (22 miles) from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, roughly a 30-minute drive. Every room has a private bathroom. The standard room is a twin, and you can request a double or triple at no extra charge. Breakfast is included, and the hotels have free Wi-Fi, towels, a hairdryer, and a kettle.

Only if you skip the single supplement. Pay it when you book, and you’ll have a room to yourself. Without it, you’ll share a twin room with another participant of the same gender. The same applies when an odd-numbered group leaves one person unpaired.

Only breakfast is included, served buffet-style with bread, cereal, yogurt, fruit, coffee, and tea. For lunch, your guide aims for a place with a wide choice of dishes, and dinner is usually at the hotel. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, though a little cash can help.

You can bring a small backpack and one bag of up to 20 kg (44 lbs). The bag’s combined dimensions can’t exceed 158 cm (62 in). If you’re carrying more, add luggage storage in Reykjavík during booking, for an extra fee.

Wear warm layers of wool, fleece, or synthetic fabric, not cotton, under a waterproof jacket and pants. We highly recommend adding a hat, gloves, and sturdy hiking shoes. Pack an overnight bag and a dry change of clothes. Missing waterproofs or hiking boots? You can rent them as Extras when you book, or add them through My Adventures at least 24 hours before the tour.

Possibly, from September to April, but we can’t promise a sighting: the aurora depends on weather and atmospheric conditions. On those dates, your guide can suggest a viewing spot on the evening of Day 1 and keeps watch on the drive back on Day 2. Most of the hotels we use can also offer a Northern Lights wake-up call upon request. Read more about how to see the Northern Lights in Iceland.

Free cancellation bookings get a full refund when you cancel through My Adventures at least 24 hours before departure. If you cancel later than that, the booking can’t be refunded. Non-refundable bookings can be rescheduled once to the same tour within 14 days of the original date, subject to availability. Send the request at least 72 hours before departure. Guides can’t confirm what you’re eligible for, so contact Customer Care or read the full cancellation policy.