Into & Above The Glacier One-day tour Best seller
Our partner: Reykjavik Sightseeing
Description
Ride a snowmobile to the Ice cave
We set off from Reykjavík towards Icelandic highlands above Húsafell in West Iceland in the early morning for a glacier experience like no other. This tour includes a snowmobile ride up the vast snowy terrain of the second largest glacier in Iceland followed by a walk through the magnificent man-made ice cave.
From the glacier base camp at Jaki we start our tour of the Langjökull Glacier Ice Cap. We begin with putting on the necessary clothing and getting our helmets fitted, we then listen to the safety briefing from our guide before we head out on our snowmobile tour. Then we´re ready to drive off across the glacier´s vast snowy wonderland and marvel at the incredible surroundings. We will actually drive our snowmobiles to the famous ice cave!
After riding the snowmobiles up the glacier we walk down into the glacier, Your expert guide will take you on this fantastic journey to the icy netherworld deep within the glacier.
Until very recently what lies beneath the surface of Langjökull was a mystery. But sometimes bold ideas become a reality and this seemingly impossible feat of creating a 500 meter long ice cave was made possible through the combined efforts of the country´s top engineers and geo-physicists. Inside the glacier the temperature is usually around zero degrees Celsius or 32 Fahrenheit.
After snowmobiling and exploring the Ice Cave we make our way back down to civilization, or to the small village of Húsafell.
What´s Included
- Knowledgeable local guide
- Exhilarating snowmobile ride and crampons for walking into the ice cave
- All necessary equipment for snowmobiling (helmet, gloves, snow-suit)
- Approximately 1 hour guided tour in the Ice Cave
- Admission to the Ice Cave
What to bring
For your comfort: Since you will be entering an ice cave which is at 0° Celsius or 32° Fahrenheit we recommend not only warm clothing, but also waterproof clothing as well. Waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves, and warm socks/waterproof shoes are essential for staying warm and dry during the visit into the ice cave.
Additional information
- If you have any difficulty walking consider that you will be walking within a ice cave and it will be important to have the right equipment with you that allows you to move comfortable and safely along the uneven and slippery ground.
- You need a valid driver's license to drive a snowmobile
- You will be sharing a snowmobile with someone, however, there is an extra cost if you would like to be a single rider.
Map
Itinerary
Excursion
Reykajvik Terminal
Reykajvik Terminal
• Tours depart from the Reykjavik Terminal located at Skógarhlíð 10. Please be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure along with a printed or digital copy of your ticket/voucher.
• If you have booked a hotel pickup with Smartbus™, please be at your chosen pickup location 30 minutes before the departure of the tour. Look for the Green Smartbus™ which will be outside your accommodation at within the 30 minutes of pickup.
Excursion
Húsafell
Húsafell
At Húsafell, the Mountaineers of Iceland will be taking you up to the glacier with one of their massive off-road vehicles. Once you reach their base camp at the edge of the glacier, you will get outfitted with all the gear you need for snowmobiling. Snowmobiling on the glacier is the ultimate way to explore the vast icy wonderland on your way to the entrance of the Ice Cave. After a 30-45 minute ride you will reach the entrance of the Ice cave. Here the Into the Glacier team will take you in to the beautiful ice cavern to discuss the formation of glacier and the creation of the ice cave itself.
Excursion
Ice Cave at Langjökull
Ice Cave at Langjökull
After getting snowmobiling up to the entrance to the glacier, you will enter the cave and descend down into wonders of Iceland's second largest glacier. The Ice Cave is about 500m (550 yards) long and you will be spending the next 45-60 minutes walking through cave and learning about the movements and formations of glacier. The Cave is lite up along the whole way and may be slippery, but not to worry, you will get crampons to better grip the icy floor.
Excursion
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
After a short lunch at Húsafell, we will head to these two waterfalls, a site which is not to be missed. Crystal clear water emerges from the volcanic rock lava field and falls down into Hvitá (white river), a beautiful turquoise glacial river steaming from the Langjökull glacier. Although these two waterfalls cannot compete with Gullfoss for size, their beauty and uniqueness is sure not to disappoint. This will be the last stop before returning to Reykjavik.