If you're planning a multi-day trip to Iceland, there's a good chance a visit to a natural ice cave is already part of your itinerary, and you don't need to book anything separately.
Which packages already include an ice cave visit
Ice cave stops are built into a number of our self-drive, multi-day, and guided packages, most often paired with a Northern Lights excursion or a South Coast route. Two examples: the South Iceland Northern Lights and Ice Cave self-drive tour and the Reykjavík Winter Getaway: Lava and Ice Caves Adventure, both of which have the visit built directly into the route.
What if your package doesn't include one
You can usually add an ice cave or lava cave day tour to a package that doesn't already include one, either along your self-drive route or as an add-on to a multi-day itinerary. Browse our ice cave tours to see current options, or check the day tours page if you'd rather add a single day rather than switch your whole package.
Self-drive versus guided for an ice cave visit
Ice caves can only be visited with a licensed glacier guide, regardless of how you're traveling otherwise. On a self-drive trip, you'll drive yourself to the meeting point (often in Vík or near Jökulsárlón) and join a guided group from there. On a multi-day or guided package, the ice cave excursion is typically already scheduled into your route, so there's no extra coordination needed on your end.
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FAQ's about Iceland ice cave tours
Many self-drive, multi-day, and guided packages from Iceland Tours include an ice cave stop built directly into the itinerary, most often paired with a Northern Lights excursion or South Coast route.
Yes, an ice cave day tour can typically be added along your self-drive route at a meeting point such as Vík or near Jökulsárlón.
Yes, ice caves can only be visited with a licensed glacier guide due to changing ice conditions, regardless of whether you're on a self-drive, multi-day, or guided package.