Step into Iceland’s newest ice cave! This small-group adventure takes you across Sólheimajökull Glacier to the Azure Ice Cave, revealed in September 2025. Just 2.5 hours from Reykjavík, the cave glows with shades of sapphire and aquamarine—an unforgettable winter-only experience available September–April.
Duration: 4 hours
Pick-up: Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Lot
Group maximum: 12 participants
Available: Sept-Apr
Age limit: 12 years (must fit EUR size 35 to wear crampons)
Difficulty: Moderate
Map: (click here)
Tour Highlights:
- Hike on Sólheimajökull (~4 km / 2.5 mi in total)
- Newly found 2025 Azure Ice Cave
- Glowing blue ice walls and formations
- Certified glacier guides
- Small-group glacier adventure
Meeting point: Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Lot, 164 km (101 mi) from Reykjavík. GPS: 63°31’47.4”N 19°22’11.7”W
Included: Fully guided glacier hike, ice cave access, crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness.
Hiking distance: ~4 km / 2.5 mi in total, good fitness required.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket & pants, good hiking boots with ankle support, headwear and gloves, snacks and water. You can rent hiking boots, a waterproof jacket and waterproof pants in the booking process.
For further information:
info@glacierguides.is
Tour Description
Each winter, Iceland’s glaciers reveal something new—and in 2025, Sólheimajökull uncovered a spectacular surprise: the Azure Ice Cave. This glowing cavern of smooth blue ice is the closest natural ice cave to Reykjavík, just a 2.5-hour drive from the capital.
Your journey begins at the Sólheimajökull parking lot, where your guide will gear you up with crampons, helmet, and glacier equipment. From there, you’ll set out across the frozen surface, passing crevasses, ridges, and striking ice formations as you hike about 4 km (2.5 mi) in total during the tour.
The highlight comes when you step into the Azure Ice Cave itself—arched ceilings, glassy textures, and luminous shades of aquamarine surrounding you. It’s a rare, short-season phenomenon only accessible from September through April.
After plenty of time to explore and take photos, you’ll return across the glacier with your guide, ending back at the parking lot.
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Disclaimer: Ice caves are everchanging phenomena and highly dependent on weather conditions. Therefore, we reserve the right to alter or cancel the tour if conditions are unsafe. The actual view of an ice cave may look different from pictures, how they look may vary depending on the season, time of the day, lighting, and other factors.
