All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-09| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ice Cave and Glacier Walk: Vatnajökull's Blue CanyonsOur pick | US$ 259 per person | 4h–5h | 4.97★ · 242 | free | — |
 Blue Ice Cave from Jökulsárlón: Winter glacier hikeBest value | US$ 165 per person | 3h | 4.77★ · 26 | free | +US$ 17 on site |
 Jökulsárlón Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Hike: Beyond the CrowdsTop rated | US$ 310 per person | 5h 30m | 5.00★ · 51 | free | — |
 Vatnajökull ice cave tour from Hofn: Glacier hike and blue ice | US$ 289 per person | — | 4.64★ · 11 | free | — |
 Kayaking at Glacier Lagoon with glacier hike | US$ 229 per person | 6h | 4.88★ only 8 reviews | free | — |
 Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike: Crampons, Crevasses & Ice Caves | US$ 132 per person | 3h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | free | — |
Glacier Walks in Hofn 6 options
Ice Cave and Glacier Walk: Vatnajökull's Blue CanyonsSmall-group glacier tour inside Vatnajökull's blue ice canyons and caves from Jökulsárlón with AIMG-certified guides and full safety gear for maximum 8 travelers.★ 4.97 (242)4h–5h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 259per person
Jökulsárlón Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Hike: Beyond the CrowdsHike into Jökulsárlón glacier's remote blue ice caves and canyons on a 5.5-hour tour with a live English guide. All gear provided for this deep glacier exploration.★ 5.00 (51)5h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 310per person
Blue Ice Cave from Jökulsárlón: Winter glacier hikeHike into Europe's largest glacier to find the blue ice cave that reforms each winter. A professional guide leads you across Vatnajokull with crampons.★ 4.77 (26)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Vatnajökull ice cave tour from Hofn: Glacier hike and blue iceMeet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, ride thirty minutes by super jeep across glacial moraine.★ 4.64 (11)✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 289per person
Kayaking at Glacier Lagoon with glacier hikeKayak around icebergs at Glacier Lagoon, then hike Breidamerkurjokull Glacier with certified guides and all gear included: 6 hours from Höfn.★ 4.88 (8)6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 229per person
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hike: Crampons, Crevasses & Ice CavesHike Breidamerkurjökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón with certified guide, crampons and all gear included.★ 5.00 (4)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 132per person
Glacier Walks in Hofn at a glance
- Our pick: Ice Cave and Glacier Walk: Vatnajökull's Blue Canyons, US$ 259 (4h–5h, 4.97★ · 242).
- Best value: Blue Ice Cave from Jökulsárlón: Winter glacier hike, US$ 165 (3h, 4.77★ · 26).
- Top rated: Jökulsárlón Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Hike: Beyond the Crowds, US$ 310 (5h 30m, 5.00★ · 51).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 132–US$ 310 (median US$ 229). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 6. With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation and 6 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 6 of the 6 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Ice Cave and Glacier Walk: Vatnajökull's Blue Canyons is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.97 out of 5 across 242 reviews.