The first time we went on the ice cave tour was late January 2014. We had to use a rope to hike up on the glacier and over the stream coming from the cave.
The first time we went on the ice cave tour was late January 2014. We had to use a ropes to hike up on the glacier and over the stream coming from the cave.
One of the coolest things we have ever done in our lives. It's otherworldly, beautiful, and amazing (and kind of freaky). Totally a highlight of any winter trip!
The ice caves are constantly changing with the weather, making the tour consistency unreliable. It's a lot of time and money to spend to not get into a cave if you hit a bad day.
Most companies start around $160.00/€145.00 for day tours per person without transport to Skaftafell, but can easily get beyond triple that price for all inclusive tours. We did the minimal day tour, but would do the longer tours for sure if we were rich.
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First Tour | Late January 2014
The entrance to the ice cave complete with ice stairs.
Unfortunately we were not allowed to cross the river on this tour, so we were limited to a small area at the entrance of the cave.
The guide checking the water levels. Not a good day for us on the tour, unfortunately.
Shot snapped by Tara Kayberry, edited by Katie
second Tour | mid march 2014
The second time we went to the (same) ice cave was March 2014. This time we could cross the river and go much further into the cave. Much, much, further.
It got a little creepy being this far into a cave made of millions of pounds of something that melts and breaks.
We must admit we're a little partial to this particular tour, of course, because we got engaged while in the ice cave. But,
even before all that, it was a truly amazing experience.