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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.
“Great time,very good tour and guide,but a little bit expensive!!!!! I would like more things on 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.
“This was the highlight of our trip to Iceland, and frankly one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. Our excellent guide, Kristina, took us hiking on the glacier and into two moulins. We were given crampons and harnesses to safely walk Read more”
3 hours from Jökulsárlón into a Vatnajökull ice cave by super jeep, with gear and safety guidance in English.
“Disappointed. I thought this should take us to walk on the glacier and then arrive the ice cave. But this just walk on the rough rock field to cave. Unexpected.”
Small-group Sapphire ice cave tour from Hofn with glacier jeeps, crampons and helmet, and early entry for real ice colors.
“We had an amazing time and experience with Boggi and his well equipped and secured off-road truck. The natural ice cave was spectacular. We visited it at lunch time which was on purpose as there were no other groups. Magnificent colours and walking and photo shooting under the ice of the glacier. It’s a must…”
A small-group guided walk and 4WD ride from Hali into Vatnajökull ice caves with crampons, harness gear, and big photo moments.
“This was THE highlight of our trip to Iceland. Please do go on this tour and support the Hali farm business and family, who have been farming for 3 centuries and now also add local, high-quality tours to their farming and hotel. Versteinn was our Read more”
Ice cave + glacier walk in Vatnajökull National Park from Jökulsárlón. Small groups, real gear, and big blue-ice views.
“the glacier walk was incredible! our guide was excellent, I would just recommend doing a glacier walk only, then another day booking an early morning tour of the ice cave if you have the time. it gets crowded in there midday”
Small-group 4x4 ice cave tour at Jökulsárlón near Vatnajökull with safety gear, blue ice, and weather-smart alternatives.
“We booked an ice cave tour but unfortunately it had to be changed to a glacier hike because there had been so much rain it was so warm. There was a little mix up with the meeting point but it worked out. The glacier hike was a longer hike but the best part was that…”
Walk Breiðamerkurjökull from Jökulsárlón on a small-group hike with a super-jeep ride, crampons, and safety gear.
“We enjoyed the hike very much. Our guide (5Aug, 12 noon tour) is very humorous & professional. Due to my knee issues, he has especially taken care of me and encourage me to go on and don't give up. I would recommend the tour with him to all my love ones &.friends coming to iceland.”
Super Jeep access to Vatnajökull ice caves from Jökulsárlón. Small group, crampons and headlamp included, guided geology and photo time.
“We had a really nice tour with Lisa. The cave was amazing and we loved it. We needed to ask a little before we found the right company.”
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.”
