"Into the Glacier" From Husafell
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the world’s largest man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull glacier
- Ride across the glacier in a specially modified 8-wheel glacier vehicle
- Walk through illuminated blue ice corridors deep inside the glacier
- Learn about glacier formation and Iceland’s glacial history from an expert guide
- Visit the unique glacier chapel carved into the ice
Full description
Step inside the glacier and explore a network of illuminated ice corridors carved deep within the ice cap. Walk through shimmering blue ice walls, learn about glacier formation and the changing environment of Langjökull, and visit the unique glacier chapel carved into the ice. This accessible glacier experience in West Iceland offers a rare opportunity to safely explore the inside of a glacier year-round.
Included / Excluded
- Guided glacier tour inside Langjökull ice tunnel
- Transportation on a specially modified glacier vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance to the ice tunnel
- Necessary safety equipment
- Meals and personal expenses
- Transportation to Húsafell
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Húsafell Activity Center, Húsafell, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour departs from Húsafell in West Iceland, approximately a 2-hour drive from Reykjavík.
- The experience includes travel on Langjökull glacier and a guided walk inside the ice tunnel.
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in layers, as temperatures inside the glacier are consistently cold.
- Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
- Bring sunglasses to protect your eyes from the bright snow and ice reflections.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
We just completed the 7-day tour and it was incredible! For the 6-day portion of the tour, Maggie was the BEST tour guide! She shared interesting facts about Iceland, sprinkled in with great humor. She kept the tour group running on time and gave clear instructions about appropriate attire for each attraction (for example, when to wear waterproof clothes). She also made sure we had the appropriate amount of time for each attraction; of course there was a stop or two that we wish we had more time to explore, but that is the nature of doing a country-wide tour. Overall, Maggie was the MVP and we will miss her dearly! The hotels were nice, and the dinner and breakfast selections were quite broad; they always included at least one vegetarian option. Some hotels even had hot tubs which were an added bonus. The Wilderness Center was by far our favorite hotel! There was an instance of miscommunication from Arctic Adventures (not at all Maggie’s fault), namely clarity on how to book the lagoon visit for an extra fee. It was easily resolved with a brief phone call but we wish there was clearer communication from Arctic before the tour began. The 7th day included some folks from the 6-day tour and some folks doing just a tour for that day. We had a different guide, Bruno, who was also great. The 7th day does feel a bit disconnected from the previous 6, but we would still recommend doing it because the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a beautiful way to end a country-wide tour of Iceland. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. We found the price to be worth the experience, especially with a guide like Maggie!