2-Day Ice Cave And Glacier Hike

What's Included

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour actually feels on the ground, from gear rentals to weather swaps.

• Rent boots ahead. Hiking boots with slip-resistant soles are not included, and the operator strongly recommends them for winter visits. Boots can be rented at the time of booking for 3,000 ISK, and one reviewer reported adding a last-minute boot reservation two days before departure successfully. Waterproof jackets and pants can also be rented for a fee.
• Weather moves things. The operator states plainly that the daily itinerary can change due to weather, road conditions and activity availability, with activities sometimes swapped between days. Several reviewers described guides rearranging the schedule to do the glacier hike on the clearer day, which worked out well. Expect flexibility rather than a fixed sequence.
• Pack light. Luggage is limited to one suitcase of up to 24 inches per person, with no multiple bags allowed. If van space is tight, part of the luggage may need to go into the operator's storage, which costs extra and can be added during booking.
• Food planning. Breakfast at the hotel is included, but lunch and dinner are not, so budget for meals on both days. One reviewer called the hotel breakfast very good, so the mornings at least are covered.

• Northern lights luck. The operator cannot guarantee the Northern Lights since they are a natural phenomenon, though the hotels sit in locations chosen to maximize the chances. Reviewers on this tour saw none at all, with cloud cover the stated reason. Treat any aurora as a bonus rather than a booked feature.
• Group size. Each departure is capped at 18 travellers. Reviewers often mention personable guides who share local knowledge and add extra photo stops when time allows, and several said guides made unscheduled side stops to break up the long drives.

Common issues. The honest caveats are mostly weather and logistics. Ice caves are natural formations that change every year, and one reviewer found the cave smaller than expected. Weather can force route changes, and one traveller reported a road closure that caused the tour to miss several planned waterfall stops entirely, so winter driving conditions carry real risk to the itinerary. Gear rentals, meals beyond breakfast and luggage storage all cost extra, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible. One reviewer also described a poor experience with punctuality and guiding, though most recent reviews describe the opposite.