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Reykjavík
Duration
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10 hours
Difficulty
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Easy
Languages
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English
Available
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All year
Minimum age
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6 years old

Description

Leave Reykjavík for a full day in West Iceland, where powerful geothermal activity, lava-field waterfalls and one of the country's largest glaciers create a varied route. Current product inclusions list Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Barnafossar, Húsafell and a local horse-farm visit along the journey.

At the glacier, transfer to a specially modified vehicle for the ride onto Langjökull. An experienced guide then leads you through the man-made ice tunnel, revealing blue ice, deep layers and a perspective normally hidden beneath the glacier surface.

Unlike seasonal natural ice caves, the constructed Langjökull tunnel is offered all year. Required Reykjavík pickup is selected during booking, and the voucher confirms the exact vehicle, place and time for your departure.

Why choose Into the Glacier from Reykjavík?

Choose this option when you want the transport handled and prefer to combine Langjökull's all-year ice tunnel with West Iceland's waterfalls, geothermal landscape and countryside in one complete day.

Itinerary

1

Reykjavík pickup

Join at the exact place and time confirmed on the voucher.

2

West Iceland geothermal and waterfall stops

Visit Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar and Barnafossar; the operator may adjust the order.

3

Húsafell and Langjökull transfer

Continue to the glacier gateway and board the specially modified glacier vehicle.

4

Inside the Glacier

Walk through the man-made ice tunnel with an English-speaking guide.

5

Countryside stop and return

The current product includes a local horse-farm visit before the return to Reykjavík; exact order can vary.

What is included

  • Full-day transport from Reykjavík
  • Visits to Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Barnafossar and Húsafell
  • Glacier vehicle transfer on Langjökull
  • Entrance and English-language guidance inside the glacier
  • Wi-Fi in the glacier vehicle where connection permits
  • Visit to a local horse farm

What do I need to bring

  • Warm base and insulating layers in every season
  • Waterproof and windproof outerwear
  • Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes
  • Food, drinks and personal snacks for the full day
  • Charged camera or phone

Good to know

Required Reykjavík pickup: Select an available Reykjavík pickup point during booking. Follow the exact vehicle, location and departure time printed on your voucher.

  • Minimum age: 6 years.
  • Duration: approximately 10 hours.
  • Availability: all year.
  • This is a man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull, not a seasonal natural ice cave.
  • Food and drinks are not included.
  • The order and timing of sightseeing stops can change with conditions.

Highlights

  • A full-day journey from Reykjavík into West Iceland
  • Icelandic horses and the geothermal power of Deildartunguhver
  • The lava-born beauty of Hraunfossar and Barnafoss
  • A spectacular glacier-vehicle ride high onto Langjökull
  • A guided walk deep inside a year-round blue-ice tunnel

Into the Glacier from Reykjavík – Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Reykjavík departure a convenient choice? ▾

Required pickup and full-day transport are arranged for you, so you can combine West Iceland sightseeing and Langjökull without planning a self-drive route.

What makes the Langjökull tunnel different from a natural ice cave? ▾

The tunnel is a man-made route cut inside the glacier, which allows guided access throughout the year. Natural glacier caves form and change seasonally.

Which West Iceland sights are included? ▾

The current product includes Deildartunguhver, Hraunfossar, Barnafossar, Húsafell and a local horse-farm visit, although the order can change.

How does required pickup work for the Reykjavík ice-tunnel tour? ▾

Select an available pickup location during booking and be ready at the exact place and time shown on your voucher. The voucher also identifies the correct vehicle.

Can families experience Into the Glacier? ▾

Yes. The current booking controls accept children from age six, with separate child and adult participant bands.

What should I wear inside Langjökull? ▾

Wear warm layers, waterproof outerwear and sturdy walking shoes even in summer. The temperature inside the glacier remains cold throughout the year.

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