New 2025-2026 Ice Cave Season

Arctic Adventures welcomes travelers to kick off the 2025-2026 ice cave season. From October to April, guests can enter naturally formed caves and winding glacier tunnels in various regions of Iceland, guided by knowledgeable local experts.

There’s more to Iceland than what you see on the surface. Step inside an ice cave and the world goes quiet, broken only by the crunch of your boots on ice. Blue light glows through the crystal walls, sometimes streaked with black ash—silent reminders of past volcanic eruptions.

Ice caves reshape each winter, forming in the cold months and melting by spring. Each season reveals new formations, so no two visits are the same. However, there are also year-round glacier experiences available.

“Our team is thrilled to welcome guests into these ever-changing natural wonders. Our glacier guides have in-depth knowledge of the area and ensure each adventure is as safe as it is unforgettable.

In partnership with the Nature Conservation Agency of Iceland, Vatnajökull ice cave tours run from October to April, but guests can also explore Iceland’s glaciers year-round on Sólheimajökull, Langjökull, or Mýrdalsjökull.” — Amy Elizabeth O’Rourke, Product Manager at Arctic Adventures.

Best Ice Caves to Discover This Season

• Crystal Ice Cave—Natural chamber known for the bluest ice in Vatnajökull National Park, located right by Jökulsárlón Lagoon, open from October to April.
• Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave—Brilliant-blue natural tunnel accessible by hiking across Europe’s largest glacier, available from October to April.
• Katla Ice Cave—Year-round open ice grotto sitting atop a volcano on Iceland’s attraction-packed South Coast.
• Into the Glacier Tunnel—World’s largest ice corridor inside Langjökull glacier in Western Highlands, open for guests to visit all year round.

Why Ice Caving with Arctic Adventures?

• Most tours are suitable for families with kids from 6 or 8 years and up.
• Expert glacier guides lead every trip and provide all safety gear, from helmets to crampons.
• Thrilling Super Jeep or glacier truck rides get you to the remote ice cave entrances.
• Small groups make for a more personal and immersive experience.

Tours range from half-day trips to combo packages, pairing ice cave exploration with Northern Lights watching, snowmobiling, glacier hiking, and other activities.