Things to Do in Höfn

Have the ultimate thrill in Iceland by experiencing the first & only Glacier Zip Line in the world! Soar across the glacier and over a vertical ice cave (called a Moulin) taking in panoramic views of the vast blue and white expanse below. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you glide above the frozen landscape, taking in the natural beauty of Iceland from a whole new perspective. Along with the zip line, you will also get to experience our famous Crystal Ice Cave (winter only), Iceland’s biggest and most blue naturally formed glacier cave.

Prepare for an exciting snowmobile ride on Europe's largest glacier

Always wanted to kayak around a glacier? Don't miss this Vatnajökull Glacier Kayak Tour. Ready to row through the Icelandic wilderness?

We cannot wait to take you on the Private Glacier Ice Cave adventure! Your guide will drive you to Vatnajokull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure. After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. Geared up, we will explore both the lower and upper ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders.  Once through the lower cave, which is named Sapphire Ice Cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, we will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. At the end of your tour, we will edit your photos and you will get a photo package within 14 days as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure in Iceland!

Explore pristine ice caves that adapt to the changing seasons

Looking for a unique experience in Iceland? On this snowmobile tour of Vatnajökull, we'll drive over Iceland's largest and Europe's second-largest glacier.

Note: More operators are using the same cave, so we can't guarantee being alone in the cave. If you want less crowded experiences we recommend taking a look at our blue ice experience - glacier hiking tours. An extra-small group tour to the Sapphire ice cave located on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. This tour is operated by a small, local company. You'll meet your licensed guide at Jökulsárlón. From there it's an approximately 30 minute drive in a 4x4 truck to the glacier parking. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the edge of the glacier where the Sapphire cave is located. We usually spend around 30-45 minutes in the cave, taking plenty of photos and exploring the various formations in the cave.

Explore crevasses and waterfalls while hiking on a glacier in Iceland

There's no better way to explore Iceland's incredible wilderness than on this fun offroad tour of the Vatnajökull and Skalafellsjökull glaciers.

This is a glacier walk tour that has it all: A super jeep ride through the rough glacial terrain, and a hike in a spectacular environment, deep in the heart of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest in Europe, and to many, the most beautiful; we´ll take you to places on the glacier of breathtaking beauty, ideal for photography enthusiasts. In addition, the tour is planned in such manner that it suits anyone in moderate physical condition - perfect for solo travelers, couples, families (with children at a certain age (contact us directly), and, of course, small and large groups. A Blue Iceland guest, experienced traveler described it best: This is the ultimate glacier walk tour.

See black sand beaches, icy lagoons, and beautiful sceneries

Are you in Höfn? Join us on an offroad tour of black sand beaches Suðurfjörur as we explore volcanic landscapes that feel out of this world.

Join Sindri, a local guide with over 10 years of experience, for an early morning Ice Cave Photography Tour. Running from October to April, this 3.5–4 hour tour is designed for photographers looking to capture the unique formations of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier. The tour begins at 7:00 AM at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. From there, a 30-minute drive takes you closer to the glacier, followed by a 20–25 minute walk to the ice cave. Inside, you’ll have 1.5–2 hours to photograph its stunning blue walls and intricate formations, with additional opportunities in the surrounding area. Please dress warmly and bring a camera and tripod. Tours are weather-dependent and may include other groups, but Sindri will guide you in making the most of your experience. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot.

Go on an adventurous hike and experience Iceland's beauty!

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The Jökulsárlón Glacier lagoon is considered as one of the natural wonders of Iceland. Paddling on the Glacier lagoon provides outstanding experience and gives participants maqnificent view of the ice cap and the vast dome of ice that rises above. Secure your seat on this unique journey where we paddle amongst floating ice bergs and wildlife, seals and birds.

Join an exciting tour heading to Europe's largest glacier

Join this totally unique experience around the world famous Glacier Lagoon. For this combo tour you will get best of both worlds. You can choose if you start with the kayaking at the Glacier Lagoon or the amazing hike up the Breidamerkurjokull Glacier. The Glacier Lagoon is famous for it's floating icebergs on the blue glacier water. In this tour you will have the chance to float around the icebergs with your expert guide who will show you all around the lagoon. After your tour on the Glacier Lagoon you will have a short break before hopping on a super jeep which will take you to the edge of the Breidamerkurjokull Glacier. After a short walk you will hike up the amazing glacier which surrounds the Glacier Lagoon. There you will learn about the features of the glacier and how the glacier has changed the last few years. Breidamerkurjokull is famous for it's crystal blue ice cave so if you are lucky you'll be able to see one of those amazing natural phenomenon.

Start your day with a gorgeous photostop at Almannaskard and two viking village prop for movies. Then drive along the coast and enjoy the scenery. There are many waterfalls along the way, Sveinsstekksfoss, Folaldafoss, Flögufoss, just to name a few. Enjoy the scenery of the beautiful fjords of eastern Iceland. Take a stroll in the Christmas Tree Garden and maybe you can find some elves there. Visit a very interesting place at Eggin i Gledivik where eggs of various sizes line the shore. Stop by a whale museum where you can find many things made from whale bones, reindeer horns and other natural materials. - Private tour - Super jeep experience

Explore the highlights of Iceland’s glaciers. Let your guide lead you through breathtaking glacial landscapes. Equipped with crampons, a helmet, a harness, and an Ice axe you will explore the Breidamerkurjokull glacier with the team at Ice Explorers.

If you want to get more out of your Ice cave tour, then we recommend this tour for you. Ice caves are really popular now, and it can be hard to find an Ice cave that is not crowded. We will try to time the visit to the ice cave well, giving you more time to enjoy the amazing wild nature around the glacier. On this tour, we also do a glacier walk were we will visit a very nice blue glacier canyon.

In this tour, you will experience a unique natural ice cave in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe’s largest ice cap. The tour is suitable for those who want to visit a more isolated ice cave and more difficult to access. This tour offers you great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience. The level of this tour is hard. Tour is limited to a maximum of 8 travelers.

In this glacier walk with a local guide from Hali you experience the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier. Our guide takes you on an unforgettable journey on Breiðamerkurjökull, one of Vatnajökull’s biggest outlet glacier.  The trip starts at Glacier Adventures headquarters in Hali, where your guide drives you to the glacier area, away from the crowds and off the beaten path where you can breathe in the fresh glacier air. The tour can take between 3,5 and 4 hours (1 – 1,5 hour on the glacier), including drive back and forth from our headquarters.  This tour is moderated and can be done by most children and adults.

We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. Each person will receive 2 professionally edited photographs sent via a downloadable gallery within 14 days after your hike. These include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.

After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. We will explore ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders. Once through the lower cave, which is named Sapphire Ice Cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, you will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages along with the smallest group sizes of any glacier tour operator. Every glacier hike through Ice Pic Journeys includes photos from your tour. Each person will receive 10 professionally edited photographs sent via a Drive within the 14 days after your hike. These will include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.

We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. Also, we limit our group size to 10 guests, which is the smallest of any glacier operator. Each person will receive 5 professionally edited photographs sent via Google Drive within the week after your hike. These include personalised landscapes, portraits, and group shots from your adventure. Get to the Crystal Ice Cave before all of the other companies fill it up with hundreds of people! Our Early Bird Ice Cave Tour has you waking up before everyone else and setting off toward the glacier to welcome the day. Your guide will lead you onto Vatnajokull Glacier and have you arriving at a much quieter ice cave with few to no people inside of it. Being one of the first to arrive at the ice cave allows you to enjoy a more personal experience with the ice.

Our signature Ice Cave Tour! A 2-3 hour tour that allows you to experience the stunning blue caves of Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe. On this tour we venture to one of the more accessible ice caves for an encounter with ancient blue ice. The conditions of the ice caves are constantly changing. During the warmer summer months the ice caves are being formed by melted glacier water. In autumn each year we start looking for ice caves and find the most beautiful and safest caves to explore with you. This Season’s Unique Experience -Shaped by nature itself, you will explore a 30-70 meter blue Ice Cave -Each day, our expert guides carefully select the safest and most stunning blue Ice Cave for you to explore -Marvel at the vibrant blue hues hidden within the glacier -Enjoy the thrill of revelation as the ice cave suddenly appears amidst the moraine Perfect for most fitness levels and short winter days, with stunning photo opportunities around every corner!

Discover the magic of Iceland on a thrilling ice cave tour inside Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. This 2.5- to 3-hour guided adventure takes you deep into crystal-blue ice formations, offering unforgettable photo opportunities and expert insight into glacial geology. Departing from Hólmur, this tour is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a unique Arctic experience. Book your Vatnajökull Ice Cave Tour today and explore one of Iceland’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders.

In this ice cave tour you will experience a unique ice cave in the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier, Europe's largest ice cap. The tour is intended for those who want to visit an ice cave, get great photo opportunities and an unforgettable experience.

Be amazed by the frozen enchantment of Europe's largest glacier lagoon on a full-day tour of the legendary Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon from Hofn. Marvel at a landscape comprising of crystal clear water and floating icebergs as you explore the area. Add some sparkles to your day at the Diamond Black Sand Beach. Explore some secret glaciers in the Vatnajökull National Park where the largest glacier in Europe lies.  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Diamond Beach and Secret Glacier • Private tour • Highly rated and recommended by guests

Ice Cave tour to Vatnajökull, Iceland´s largest glacier: In the incredible surroundings of the glacier lagoon and the biggest glacier in Europe, this tour has it all: glacier hike, super jeep ride, and magical blue ice cave; the tour takes you into a remote ice cave in the Vatnajokull icecap, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of a crystal blue ice cave and the intense, beautiful blue color inside. We meet at Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon) and drive in a jeep for about thirty minutes to where we begin the hike. Then, the walk to the ice cave takes about one to one-and-a-half hours. The hike leads through a rocky and uneven terrain of glacial moraine and onto the glacier itself. We´ll have plenty of time on this tour and fewer people than usual. If you are a photographer who wants to capture the magic of the ice cave, this is a tour we recommend for you.

Go on an unforgettable trip in search of the secret glaciers of Vatnajökull and enjoy an outdoor picnic by the glacier. Depending on weather and road conditions, we will be exploring 3 - 4 secret glaciers on this tour. Most of these glacier tongues are not easily accessible. Our expert driver-guide will take you on an unforgettable trip to these spectacular glaciers. Moderate hiking is needed for this trip.

The Crystal Blue Ice Cave Adventure tour is an adventurous trip to Vatnajökull glacier, including a scenic drive in special Super Jeeps. Professional guides provide the right equipment and guide you into a magical blue ice cave. Our guides are very professional, experienced and know the caves inside out, so you are in safe hands. This tour is ideal for photographers.

Ice caves in Iceland are unpredictable and you never know when, if, where or how many will form. But in the last few years, they have consistently formed by Vatnajökull glacier, which is the largest glacier in Europe. They are beautiful to see and a popular photo opportunity for many travelers. This tour will take you on an exploration of an ice cave inside the National Park of Vatnajökull. Ice caves are a rare phenomena that form naturally, so this tour is a once in a life time experience.

The Blue Ice Cave - This natural phenomenon is undeniably the most awesome and mesmerizing in Iceland. As it form naturally every winter under the glacier, our guides have to search for them every winter since their location is not the same. Throughout the winter, the shape, size, structure, and position of the Ice Cave keeps changing as the ice melts during the day and freezes again during the night. Let our professional guide explain to you the how what and why. Come and be awed by Mother Nature. You will be driven on to the glacier by specially modified vehicle with experience glacier guide to the entrance of the ice cave. It will be an unforgetable experience. Disclaimer: Please note that the images provided are for reference only. As the ice cave is a natural phenomenon, its appearance changes constantly throughout the season. Therefore, the actual ice cave this year may differ from the images shown.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure on this ice cave tour of the Vatnajokull Glacier from Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. Alongside your guide, delve into the subterranean caverns of the Vatnajokull Glacier, one of Europe’s largest glaciers, and capture stunning photographs of stalactites, stalagmites, and unique ice formations. Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 14 participants and choose from several departure times throughout the day. Ideal for adventurous travelers

A unique opportunity to hike up the amazing Breidamerkurjökull Glacier with the view over the majestic Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón. You will meet your certified glacier guide before the start of the tour. There you will receive all the necessary equipment, crampons, helmet, harness and an ice axe. Starting with the super jeep ride up to the glacier before hiking strapping on your crampons and hike up the glacier. Your guide will go with you on the glacier and describe all the features of the glacier. Crevasses, moulins and the natural blue ice caves. If you are lucky you will have the chance to look into an natural blue ice tunnel.

The Blue Ice Cave - This natural phenomenon is undeniably the most awesome and mesmerizing in Iceland. As it form naturally every winter under the glacier, our guides have to search for them every winter since their location is not the same. Throughout the winter, the shape, size, structure, and position of Blue Ice Cave keep changing as the ice melts during the day and freezes again during the night. Let our professional guide explain to you the how what and why. Come and be awed by Mother Nature. You will be driven on to the glacier by specially modified vehicle with experience glacier guide to the entrance of the ice cave. It will be an unforgetable experience.

Seeing the northern lights weaving their way across the night sky is a captivating experience. This private Northern lights tour takes you out of Hofn to the best places to see Northern lights swirling across the night sky in their fantastic shapes and colours. Located under the "Auroral Oval," Iceland is one of the best places on earth to experience the beautiful and mysterious northern lights. Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) are most frequently seen around the North Pole, within an oval shaped region drawn around the Northern hemisphere called the "auroral oval." Iceland lies within this most active region meaning that the Northern lights are potentially visible from every place in Iceland. In reality viewing conditions for Northern lights depend on many factors including geography, weather, the time of day and more. Crisp evenings with skies clear enough to see stars is a good indicator for auroral activity. Please note that sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Join Sindri, a local guide from Höfn with over a decade of experience, for a 3-day photography tour in South East Iceland. Unlike standard tours, this experience offers exclusive access to both iconic and lesser-known locations, including Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Heinabergslón, and Suðurfjara. A tour highlight is a home-cooked dinner with Sindri’s family, providing an authentic cultural experience. With small group sizes, personalized guidance, and an itinerary balancing adventure with relaxed shooting days, this tour is designed for photographers seeking more profound connections with the landscape. Accommodation is in spacious tents at Haukafell Camping, enhancing the outdoor experience while staying close to nature. Whether capturing glacier formations, coastal scenes, or hidden waterfalls, this tour offers unique photographic opportunities that most visitors never experience. Book now for an unforgettable photography adventure.

You will get the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy one of the world’s greatest wilderness, Iceland’s largest glacier. You are driven in a specially modified car onto the glacier, where you get to explore the glacier environment, enjoy a view out of this world, go in between the glaciers, and experience the glacier’s beauty from the inside! Blue Ice Experience is truly unique. Disclaimer: Please note that the images provided are for reference only. As the ice cave is a natural phenomenon, its appearance changes constantly throughout the season. Therefore, the actual ice cave this year may differ from the images shown.

Have the ultimate thrill in Iceland by experiencing the first & only Glacier Zip Line in the world! Soar across the glacier and over a vertical ice cave (called a Moulin) taking in panoramic views of the vast blue and white expanse below. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you glide above the frozen landscape, taking in the natural beauty of Iceland from a whole new perspective. Along with the zip line, you will also get to experience our famous Crystal Ice Cave, Iceland’s biggest and most blue naturally formed glacier cave.