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An Into the Glacier day tour from Reykjavík to Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier. You ride onto the ice in a specially modified vehicle and walk through a man-made tunnel cut into the glacier itself.
This is a full day trip out to Langjökull, Iceland's second-largest glacier at around 950 square kilometres, to walk through man-made tunnels cut into the ice. Unlike natural ice caves, which only open in winter when conditions are safe, these tunnels run all year, so it's a good option if you're visiting outside ice cave season.
The day starts with an early pick-up in Reykjavík and a drive inland, stopping at Hraunfossar, a wide run of small waterfalls pouring out of a lava field, and the village of Húsafell for a break. From there you switch to a specially modified vehicle built to travel on the glacier itself, before walking into the tunnel with your guide.
Inside the tunnel the ice glows pale blue in places, and the guide explains how the tunnels are built and how the glacier moves. It's a long day, around 11 hours door to door, with roughly an hour actually inside the tunnel, so expect a fair amount of driving either side.
No. This tunnel is man-made and cut into Langjökull glacier, so it runs all year, unlike natural ice caves which only open in winter.
The tunnel walk is on a fairly flat, prepared surface. It's not physically demanding, but wear warm, sturdy shoes.
No, but there's a stop at Húsafell where you can buy food.
It's a long day overall, around 10 hours door to door, with time built in for the stops.
Our whole family had the best time on this tour. It was unreal to walk inside the glacier and see the world there. The guide was fantastic and told us so much about the formation of the glacier and its history. The ride to the glacier was also comfortable and it was an experience to drive in the huge jeep.
Stacy · May 2025The Into the Glacier Tour was incredible! Exploring the ice cave inside Langjökull glacier was something I’ll never forget. The guide was great, and the whole experience felt very special.
Taniya L. · March 2025I had an incredible time on the Into the Glacier tour from Reykjavik. The journey to the glacier was stunning, and exploring the ice tunnel inside the glacier was an unforgettable experience - better than we could have dreamed of. The guide was knowledgeable and made the trip even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was the unique atmosphere inside the glacier, something I’ve never seen before. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Iceland!
Aarav P. · February 2025The Into the Glacier tour was incredible! Walking inside the glacier was like entering another world. The guide was excellent and made the experience fun and informative. A must-do if you’re in Reykjavik!
Charlotte H. · November 2024Into the Glacier was unlike anything I’d ever done before! Walking through man-made ice tunnels inside Langjokull glacier was surreal and so well done. The guide shared fascinating details about the glacier’s history and the effort it took to create the tunnels. The day continued with a tour around West Iceland, where we visited beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, and small towns. Our guide was excellent, sharing local stories and giving us a true sense of Icelandic culture and nature. This tour was the perfect mix of adventure and sightseeing, and I’d recommend it to anyone wanting a deeper look into Iceland’s glaciers and west coast wonders!
Daniel R. · October 2024Had the best time on this tour! Knowledgeable guide and great experience. Got to know so much about the glaciers and their history.
Pull J. · October 2024I recently embarked on the Into the Glacier tour from Reykjavik and it exceeded all my expectations! From the moment we boarded the comfortable coach at the Reykjavik Terminal to the thrilling ride atop the Langjökull Glacier in the monster truck, every moment was filled with excitement. The experience of exploring the magnificent Langjökull Ice Cave left me in awe – it truly felt like stepping into another world. The tour was well-organized, and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Plus, the stop at Húsafell for lunch was a delightful addition. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland – it's an unforgettable adventure!
Adrian · March 2024The Into the Glacier tour from Reykjavik was mind-blowing! Going inside the glacier was like entering another world – truly surreal. The guide explained everything well, making it both fun and educational. Hraunfossar waterfalls were an unexpected bonus, and their beauty added to the overall experience. The trip was well-organized, and pick-up in Reykjavik was a breeze. If you want a unique adventure that combines glacier exploration and waterfall marvels, this tour is a must.
I also want to say that we had a great help from Petur at Iceland Travel Guide who helped us plan our trip and was always available when we needed something. Ask for him if you are planning a trip to Iceland :)
We decided to book this tour because we were traveling with our family. The ice caves in Iceland were on everyone's bucket list but since most of them have a minimum age to join the tours we decided to book this ice cave tour with no minimum age. I was a little bit afraid that it would not be that great because I really wanted to do the crystal ice cave, but wow was I wrong. Everyone loved this tour and to go into the glacier was an out of this world experience. I recommend this tour to everyone, not only families. You just have to see inside the glacier. Would go back on this tour if I visit Iceland again!
I also loved to see the waterfalls on the way to the ice cave.
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