This tour is provided by two locally owned companies. The Quad Bike tour with Skaftafell Adventures starts at Skaftafell AIR Terminal at 10:00. The Ice Cave Tour starts at Glacier Adventure base camp in Hali at 13:30, around an hour drive east from Skaftafell. The age limit is 10 years old.

ATV Quad Bike Tour

Experience the thrill of a one-hour ATV tour in the stunning Skaftafell area, where nature’s beauty unfolds at every turn. Your adventure begins as you navigate the rugged terrain, driving along river beds that carve through the landscape.

As you journey, you’ll make a memorable stop at the historic Skeiðarárbrú, an old bridge with a rich legacy, offering you a moment to take in the surrounding beauty and perhaps capture some stunning photographs. Once you’ve soaked in the sights, it’s time to rev up your ATV again for the return trip.

As you make your way back to the base, you’ll be treated to incredible views of the nearby glacier, a magnificent panorama that serves as a perfect backdrop to complete your exhilarating ride.

The duration of the tour is 1 hour.

• Shared ride is price per person with two persons on each ATV
• Single ride is price per person with one person on each ATV
• The driver has to have a valid B drivers license (according to Icelandic legislation)
• The combined weight of the driver and passenger on each bike can not exceed 260 kg

Crystal Ice Cave Adventure

When joining Glacier Adventure for an Ice Cave Tour you will get a personal experience from a local company. During this tour, you will hike on the glacier and explore natural surface ice caves on Breiðarmerkurjökull, an outlet glacier from Vatnajökull the largest glacier in Europe.

It is such a unique experience to be able to stand inside an ancient glacier and the picturesque blue ice will make you feel like you are in a fairytale. The Ice Caves are constantly changing and we can spot changes from day to day. This is truly a unique experience!

Our certified and experienced glacier guides take you on an unforgettable journey into the glacier. You will learn facts about the glacier and the history of the region and get the perfect instagram photo.

The total duration of the tour is between 3.5-4 hours, with 1.5-2 hours on the glacier. This tour is moderate level and family-friendly. 

We will not be the only group visiting the ice cave. This has become an incredibly popular winter activity in Iceland. Other tour companies bring guests to visit the cave which can cause it to be crowded. Please expect to share the cave with additional groups.

Find tutorial material on how to take the perfect photo:
Blog: Taking good ice cave photos with a smartphone
YouTube: How to take Ice cave photos with mobile phone

All glacier trips are taken at the responsibility of participants. Glacier Adventure does not take responsibility for accidents which are caused by their customers or can be traced to their own actions.

The tours are led by local and professional guides to give you a safe and unforgettable experience in the breathtaking Vatnajökull region. The tours start in two separate locations, there is around an hour drive between the two meeting point (68 km) so make sure to take that into consideration when planning your trip.

ICE CAVE MEETING POINT: Our meeting point is located at our Glacier Adventure Base Camp, just a few steps away from Skyrhúsid HI-Hostel. We are located 13 km east of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and 67 km west of Höfn. Please be at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time. 

You will find the Glacier Adventure meeting point on Google Maps here   

ATV QUAD BIKE MEETING POINT: is located at Skaftafell AIR Terminal. Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure time. You will find the meeting point on Google Maps here

The ATV Quad Bike Tour is operated by our local friends at Skaftafell Adventures. If you need to contact them:
Tel: +354 666 2026 – www.skaftafelladventures.is – [email protected]

Disclaimer: Driving in Iceland can be unpredictable. We recommend you to stay somewhere close to Hali the night before a morning tour. Our favorite option is Skyrhúsid HI-Hostel. You can book directly here

You can find useful information about the weather at www.vedur.is and the road conditions at www.road.is

Included on the Quad Bike Tour:

• Helmets
• Balaclava
• Insulated overall
• Gloves

Included on the Ice Cave Tour:

• Micro Spikes
• Helmet
• Headlamp if needed

No matter where you’re going in Iceland, it’s important to choose the right clothing and dress according to weather. We strongly recommend dressing in layers so it is easy to take off or put on layers depending on weather.

• Good waterproof shoes with ankle support (hiking boots )
• Thermal underwear
• Wool/fleece thermal mid-layer
• Hiking pants.
• Waterproof pants & jacket
• Gloves & hat
• Socks (wool or synthetic)
• Sunglasses
• Small backpack
• Reusable Water-bottle
• Food or Snack for a 4 hour tour (sandwich, chocolate bar, etc.)
• Camera (optional)

You can rent the following items for the Ice Cave Tour:

• Hiking boots 1000 ISK
• Rain gear 1000 ISK
  

Glacier Adventure reserves the rights to refuse participation of clients if not dressed according to weather since this will put the clients at risk. In such circumstances no refunds shall be given.

• Glacier Adventure reserves the right to always keep a 5% payment fee to cover costs for the booking & rescheduling.
• If you must reschedule or cancel the booking, please provide us with 24-hour notice. This way we might be able to resell the seats.
• Cancellations received less than 24 hours before tour departure, will not be refunded. This includes bookings made within 24 hours before departure.
• If clients cancel their tour more than 24 hours before departure, a 95% refund will be given.
• “No Shows” will not be refunded if the client is not on time before the tour departure.
• Glacier Adventure reserves the right to cancel your trip with your safety in mind.
• With short notice, the tours can be canceled due to safety reasons or other natural conditions. In such cases, a 100% refund is provided.

Note: We don’t refund if the client is late or doesn’t show up, or if the weather is not good and the tour is still on schedule. We recommend that participants stay in a hotel or guesthouse close to Hali the night before the tour.