From Reykjavik: Langjökull Glacier Ice Cave Walking Tour
ID: GYG414692-752104
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Join a unique adventure on Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier with a pick-up from Reykjavik. See the untouched wonders of the glacier from the inside.
Experience Langjökull Iceland’s second-largest glacier and enjoy the rare sight of blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier on this half-day tour from Reykjavik. Walk through the glacier's corridors and learn about geology, the history of glaciers, how they are formed, and how they move.
You will be picked up and brought to Husafell where you will meet a professional guide and gear up in warm overalls, before boarding a specially-modified glacier truck for the drive up to the cave entrance. Prepare yourself to meet the glacier up close and personal.
Arriving at the cave entrance, head deep inside the glacier with your guide. Enjoy the vastness of the man-made Langjökull Glacier Tunnel, which is a wonder to behold. Experience the ice which is lit up from behind by glowing hues, and see the layers that have formed over many years.
Highlights
- Ride on the glacier in a specially modified vehicle
- Enjoy a guided tour inside the world's largest ice tunnel
- Take part in a sightseeing tour from Reykjavik to the Langjökull glacier
- Learn about the geology, history, and formation of glaciers
- Experience the rare blue ice in the heart of an ice cap glacier
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children of all ages including infants are able to participate, provided they are well dressed and can be carried by their parents for up to 1 hour
Please be ready at your pickup location. Picking everyone up can take up to 30 minutes, your patience is greatly appreciated.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.