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Explore Glacier Lagoon Ice: Guided Ice Exploration Tour from Hofn, Eastern Region

Join the team at Ice Explorers for an unforgettable guided trek across the dramatic ice of Breidamerkurjokull glacier in Iceland, where your guide leads you through sweeping glacial views and crystalline crevasses; you’ll be equipped with crampons, a helmet, and a harness so you can confidently explore these breathtaking landscapes, making this a must-do outdoor experience when you’re based in or visiting Hofn in the Eastern Region.

About this activity in Hofn

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Guided glacier walk across Breidamerkurjökull - experience dramatic ice formations and crevasses near Höfn in the Eastern Region of Iceland.
  • Explore breathtaking glacial landscapes with experienced guides who lead safe, educational routes across the ice.
  • Use specialist equipment on the ice - enjoy hands-on glaciology insights while walking on the glacier surface.
  • Great for adventure-seekers and nature lovers who want an up-close look at Iceland’s glacier scenery outside Höfn.

Important Information

  • You should have at least a moderate level of fitness and be comfortable walking on uneven, icy terrain; certain health conditions may make participation unsafe.
  • Appropriate layered, waterproof clothing and ankle-supporting hiking boots are required; rain pants, jackets and boots are available to rent at the meeting point if needed.
  • Participants must fit standard safety gear - note harnesses adjust up to 126 cm and minimum shoe size applies; check with the operator if you have specific size concerns.
  • For bookings of one or more than five people or any special requirements, contact Ice Explorers directly to confirm availability and arrangements.

Meeting Point

Meet at the Ice Explorers base near the Höfn harbour car park in the Eastern Region; please check in 30 minutes before departure so staff can fit gear and brief you on the glacier route.

Includes

  • You’ll be provided with essential safety gear: crampons, a helmet, and a safety harness for your activity in Höfn and the surrounding area.
  • The harness and helmet are included so you can focus on the experience without bringing specialized equipment here.

Excludes

  • Lunch is not included with this activity.

Other

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
  • You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate safely in this Eastern Region activity.
  • Participants must be able to fit the provided safety gear: helmet, harness, and a minimum shoe size of 35.
  • Wear comfortable, warm, breathable, waterproof clothing and hiking boots that cover your ankles and provide good ankle support.
  • Important: rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots are available for rental at the meeting point. If you are not properly dressed, you may be required to rent gear from us or, in extreme cases, be denied participation for safety reasons; our cancellation policy will apply in such cases.
  • Harness size can be adjusted to a maximum of 126 cm.
  • If you wish to book for a single participant or for more than five participants, please contact Ice Explorers directly to arrange your reservation.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
safety_princess
• Oct 10, 2025 11:11:37 AM
Summary: Our group of nine came to Iceland to celebrate our daughter's wedding. We signed up for the zodiac boat tour in the morning, and the glacier walk in the afternoon. The zodiac boat tour was exciting although we didn't expect to have to sit on the edge of the boat and not in a seat. But we held on as instructed so all was good. We even got to see some seals! We saw beautiful glaciers and got some nice pictures. After a lunch break with the food trucks, we met up to do the glacier walk. The super jeep ride was an experience! We were fitted and put on our crampons and off we went to see some glaciers. I didn't expect the glaciers to be so "dirty looking". It rained so maybe the rain and melting glacier (it was not very cold) left not much ice where we were hiking. We did see some nice ice caves and formations. I was careful about not slipping and getting hurt and Floris guided me to see some formations that he said I did not want to miss. So, I was grateful for his concern and guidance. We got some nice pictures of our experience. We walked quite a bit and the crampons certainly did its job! There was some concern with my daughter who has very small feet (size 33) and whether she would be able to go on the glacier walk (minimum crampon size was 35). So we bought crampons that would fit her boots. But Floris and the other guide were able to fit a pair of the tour's crampons onto her boots. Floris said the crampons we bought wasn't suitable for ice but better for hiking mountains. She did fine with the provided crampons. Since we didn't expect to be doing much glacier hiking in the future, we gave the crampons to Floris for his hiking adventures as a tip. We would most definitely recommend this company to others who are coming to Iceland and want to do a glacier hike. It wasn't as daunting as I had in my mind, so this is something you should definitely do if you come to Iceland! Floris was a great guide! Sorry I didn't catch the name of our zodiac tour guide. He was great too!
Lucio F
• Sep 27, 2025 08:45:04 PM
Summary: Wonderful experience! We really enjoyed it, our guide was very funny and super well prepared, it really felt like ad adventure from a Jules Verne novel!
81drewb
• Sep 16, 2025 09:04:16 AM
Summary: This is one of those experiences that is absolutely worth the money. We really enjoyed the tour and got to see something interesting that we probably may never see again in our lives. Our guides Maritza and Guillermo were both excellent and made the experience both fun and safe as well. The hike itself isn’t physically strenuous and probably easier than I expected with the supplied crampons, but if you don’t like hiking moderate inclines in general then this probably isn’t for you. Highly recommended!

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You’ll explore dramatic Iceland glaciers led by Ice Explorers across crevassed blue ice and sweeping glacial landscapes. The guided experience highlights unique ice formations and panoramic views that showcase why glacier hiking around Höfn in the Eastern Region is a must-do Outdoor & Nature activity.
The activity is offered for visitors interested in Family & Kids and Group-Friendly outdoor adventures, but participants should meet the required level of physical fitness and fit the safety gear. If you plan to book for one or more than five participants, you should contact Ice Explorers directly.
Wear comfortable, warm, breathable waterproof clothing and hiking boots with good ankle support. Rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots are available for rental at the meeting point if you are not properly dressed.
You will be provided essential safety gear including crampons, a helmet, and a harness so you can confidently explore the glacier with the guide team. Note that lunch is not included.
You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy the glacier hike safely. The guided route across ice requires steady footing and the ability to use crampons and wear a harness under the guidance of Ice Explorers.
For your safety you should not participate if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have poor cardiovascular health. Participants must be able to fit the helmet and harness and meet minimum shoe size requirements; failure to comply with safety gear standards may affect participation and bookings follow the stated cancellation policy.