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If your idea of a good day in Hofn ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.
1Join Sindri, a local guide from Höfn with over a decade of experience, for a 3-day photography tour in South East Iceland. Unlike standard tours, this experience offers exclusive access to both iconic and lesser-known locations, including Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Heinabergslón, and Suðurfjara. A tour highlight is a home-cooked dinner with Sindri’s family, providing an authentic cultural experience. With small group sizes, personalized guidance, and an itinerary balancing adventure with relaxed shooting days, this tour is designed for photographers seeking more profound connections with the landscape. Accommodation is in spacious tents at Haukafell Camping, enhancing the outdoor experience while staying close to nature. Whether capturing glacier formations, coastal scenes, or hidden waterfalls, this tour offers unique photographic opportunities that most visitors never experience. Book now for an unforgettable photography adventure.
2This is a tour designed for travelers, who seek to step further than most and feel like real explorers. Combine an ice cave visit with an adventurous hike, as you venture deep into the glacier. You will visit blue ice caves and canyons, which most people don't go to. By hiking further we manage to stay away from the crowds. On this tour there is also plenty of time for photography without feeling rushed. The tour starts with a 40 min 4x4 ride to the glacier. After arriving at the glacier's esge we gear up and set off for the glacier hike. Expect to spend 3 - 3,5 hours on the glacier and in the caves. If the conditions allow we try to visit more spectacular formations, such as ice canyons, crevasses and moulins. The tour ends with a similar drive back to the starting point. You will come back feeling like an accomplished adventurer!
3We are the only operators of a canyoning adventure experience in Iceland! Perfect on a sunny day or even a smart way to do an activity on a wet & windy day where you can embrace the elements by jumping, sliding and abseiling in waterfalls and blue pools beneath the Vatnajökull Ice Cap.
4We cannot wait to take you on the Private Glacier Ice Cave adventure! Your guide will drive you to Vatnajokull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure. After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. Geared up, we will explore both the lower and upper ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders. Once through the lower cave, which is named Sapphire Ice Cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, we will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. At the end of your tour, we will edit your photos and you will get a photo package within 14 days as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure in Iceland!
5Note: More operators are using the same cave, so we can't guarantee being alone in the cave. If you want less crowded experiences we recommend taking a look at our blue ice experience - glacier hiking tours. An extra-small group tour to an ice cave located on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. This tour is operated by a small, local company. You'll meet your licensed guide at Jökulsárlón. From there it's an approximately 35 minute drive in a 4x4 truck to the glacier parking. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the edge of the glacier. There we put on crampons and start a 45 minute hike on the ice towards the ice cave. We usually spend around 30-45 minutes in the cave, taking plenty of photos and exploring the various formations in the cave.
6A unique opportunity to hike up the amazing Breidamerkurjökull Glacier with the view over the majestic Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón. You will meet your certified glacier guide before the start of the tour. There you will receive all the necessary equipment, crampons, helmet, harness and an ice axe. Starting with the super jeep ride up to the glacier before hiking strapping on your crampons and hike up the glacier. Your guide will go with you on the glacier and describe all the features of the glacier. Crevasses, moulins and the natural blue ice caves. If you are lucky you will have the chance to look into an natural blue ice tunnel.
7Join this totally unique experience around the world famous Glacier Lagoon. For this combo tour you will get best of both worlds. You can choose if you start with the kayaking at the Glacier Lagoon or the amazing hike up the Breidamerkurjokull Glacier. The Glacier Lagoon is famous for it's floating icebergs on the blue glacier water. In this tour you will have the chance to float around the icebergs with your expert guide who will show you all around the lagoon. After your tour on the Glacier Lagoon you will have a short break before hopping on a super jeep which will take you to the edge of the Breidamerkurjokull Glacier. After a short walk you will hike up the amazing glacier which surrounds the Glacier Lagoon. There you will learn about the features of the glacier and how the glacier has changed the last few years. Breidamerkurjokull is famous for it's crystal blue ice cave so if you are lucky you'll be able to see one of those amazing natural phenomenon.
8Skip the crowds. Our small-group ice cave and glacier adventure brings you to less-visited spots inside Vatnajökull — Europe's largest glacier — where you can hear the silence of the ice and take your time for photos. Maximum 8 travelers per tour. Genuine small-group attention from our local guides — Stefan, Vigfús, Dana and Sindri — all based in Höfn and named by name in over 50 five-star reviews. All guides are AIMG-certified (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides) in Ice Hard 1, 2 or 3, hold the AIMG Ice Cave course, and are Wilderness First Responders (WFR). You're on the ice with trained professionals — not part-time tour guides. This 4–5 hour adventure: walk on the glacier with crampons, explore blue canyons inside the ice, visit one or more naturally formed ice caves. Your guide reads conditions each morning and picks the best, quietest cave. All safety gear — crampons, helmet, headlight — included.
9Blue Ice & Glacier Hikes from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Explore natural blue ice on Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, on this guided small-group adventure. Travel by 4x4 towards Breiðamerkurjökull before stepping onto the ice for a glacier hike to the best blue ice formation of the day—whether a cave, tunnel, or canyon. Join Local Guide for the ultimate flexibility. Each tour is unique. Our certified glacier guides assess conditions daily to select the safest and most impressive features, often accessing less crowded areas while maintaining the highest safety standards. Expect a 2.5–4 hour experience including up to 5.5 km of hiking, with stunning views of the surrounding glacier. No previous experience is needed, but a reasonable fitness level is required. Ice caves are natural and constantly changing, so locations and features vary. This ensures an authentic, safe, and unforgettable glacier experience. Join us on the best accessible blue ice experiences in Iceland.
10We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. Each person will receive 2 professionally edited photographs sent via a downloadable gallery within 14 days after your hike. These include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.
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