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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular hofn tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
4-hour Vatnajökull glacier walk from Hali with a 4x4 ride, crampons, ice axe, and guided hiking on Breiðamerkurjökull near Jökulsárlón.
“It was worth every Euro we spent for it. We got a lot of interesting information and got a great impression of the glacier.”
Small-group Super Jeep glacier hike and a hard-to-reach Blue Ice Cave in Vatnajökull, with full safety gear and expert guiding.
“Woke up to rain but in true Iceland form, the skies had cleared, and the sun was out by the time we make it to the glacier. The cave was flooded but Sergio guided us around the glacier and found additional caverns for us to explore, which resulRead more”
3 hours from Jökulsárlón into a Vatnajökull ice cave by super jeep, with gear and safety guidance in English.
“The Ice Cave tour we went on was an amazing experience! Our guide Axel was so informative about the caves. We are so happy that we choose the Ice Cave tour.”
Small-group Sapphire ice cave tour from Hofn with glacier jeeps, crampons and helmet, and early entry for real ice colors.
“We had Vikka as a guide, who was wonderful and told us all about the local area. Vikka also made sure we were first in the cave which made a huge difference, and was patient in taking photos of everyone. We would suggest getting the later tour as 0900 in December meant the cave was…”
A small-group guided walk and 4WD ride from Hali into Vatnajökull ice caves with crampons, harness gear, and big photo moments.
“All I can say is this was an amazing trip! Highly recommend it!! Staff accommodated our request for a change due to scheduling issues. They are super friendly and made sure we had a wonderful trip! Thanks for helping us create awesome memories!”
Ice cave + glacier walk in Vatnajökull National Park from Jökulsárlón. Small groups, real gear, and big blue-ice views.
“Absolutely amazing experience!! This is my favorite thing we did in Iceland. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this specific tour to any 100 times over. No rush to get to things or feel like we are short on time, which is why we picked this one per other reviews.”
Small-group 4x4 ice cave tour at Jökulsárlón near Vatnajökull with safety gear, blue ice, and weather-smart alternatives.
“This was the highlight of our Iceland trip! The colors in the cave matches the photos online. Beautiful and unique. Our guide Asta was so knowledgeable and made it an incredible experience.”
Walk Breiðamerkurjökull from Jökulsárlón on a small-group hike with a super-jeep ride, crampons, and safety gear.
“Great Tour with great guide. Everything was explained perfectly, good rental gear an very much time on and INSINDE the glacier. Safety always provided. The tour was of longer duration than planned. Unforgettable experience.”
Super Jeep access to Vatnajökull ice caves from Jökulsárlón. Small group, crampons and headlamp included, guided geology and photo time.
“Beautiful cave with natural light. Great spot for pictures but don’t forget to enjoy the moment. It is cold but worth it.”
Hike onto Breiðamerkurjökull ice caves from Jökulsárlón, get crampons and harness gear, and leave with two edited photos in a small group.
“Kristoff was a wonderful guide on the glacier hike we went on. He was very knowledgeable along the way. Definitely one of the best things to do in Iceland if the weather permits.”
