How much do Langjokull tours cost?
The Into the Glacier ice cave day tour from Reykjavik is about $292 per person. Snowmobile tours run from roughly $256 to $267, or $441 for the full-day snowmobile and Secret Lagoon combination. The monster-truck glacier ride is the cheapest at around $162.
What is Into the Glacier?
Into the Glacier is a man-made ice tunnel bored deep into the Langjokull glacier. Visitors ride a large glacier truck up onto the ice, then walk through lit tunnels and chambers carved into the blue ice, learning how glaciers form along the way.
Is the Langjokull ice cave natural or man-made?
It is man-made. Unlike the natural caves at Vatnajokull or Katla, the Into the Glacier tunnel was carved into the ice, which is what allows it to stay open and stable all year round.
Is the Langjokull ice cave open year-round?
Yes. Because it is a man-made tunnel rather than a seasonal natural cave, Into the Glacier can be visited in every season, including summer.
How do you get to the Langjokull ice cave?
On a guided tour. Most people join the full-day trip from Reykjavik, which handles all the driving. From the glacier base you transfer onto the ice in a specially built glacier truck to reach the tunnel entrance.
Can you visit Into the Glacier from Husafell?
Yes. As well as the Reykjavik day tour, Into the Glacier can be joined from the Husafell base, which is about a 2-hour drive from Reykjavik and makes for a shorter day on the road.
How long do you spend inside the ice tunnel?
Roughly an hour inside the tunnel itself. On the Reykjavik day tour the rest of the time is the drive, the sightseeing stops and the glacier-truck transfer up to the entrance.
How is the Langjokull ice cave different from the Crystal or Katla caves?
Langjokull's cave is a man-made tunnel, open all year, in the western highlands. The Crystal Ice Cave is a natural, winter-only blue cave in Vatnajokull, and the Katla ice cave is a natural, year-round cave under Myrdalsjokull with black volcanic ash.
Can you snowmobile on Langjokull?
Yes. Langjokull is Iceland's leading glacier for snowmobiling, with tours running year-round from bases near Gullfoss and Geysir. A guided ride typically lasts about an hour across the open ice.
Where do the snowmobile tours start?
The tours here meet at Geysir (about 1.5 hours from Reykjavik) or at Gullfoss (about 2 hours), or include hotel pickup from Reykjavik on the full-day Secret Lagoon combination.
How long is the snowmobile ride?
The snowmobile portion is usually around one hour. The rest of the tour time is the super-jeep transfer up to the glacier and back, plus gearing up.
Do you drive your own snowmobile?
Two people share each snowmobile by default and can swap driver and passenger halfway. A solo snowmobile is usually available for an extra fee, and a valid driver's license is required to drive.
What is the monster-truck tour?
It is a ride on top of Langjokull in a giant Sleipnir glacier truck from Gullfoss, with stops to walk on the ice and, weather permitting, sledding or glacier golf. It is easy, family-friendly and does not involve snowmobiling.
Does the monster-truck tour include the ice cave?
No. The Red Glacier Monster Truck tour drives across the top of the glacier but does not enter the Into the Glacier ice tunnel. Choose the Into the Glacier tour if seeing the cave is your goal.
What is the snowmobile and Secret Lagoon tour?
A full-day trip from Reykjavik that combines an hour of glacier snowmobiling with lunch and a relaxing soak in the Secret Lagoon hot spring, with hotel pickup included.
When is the best time to visit Langjokull?
Into the Glacier and the snowmobile and monster-truck tours all run year-round. Winter brings snow-covered scenery and possible northern lights; summer offers long daylight and easier driving.
What should I wear for a Langjokull tour?
Warm layers, a waterproof jacket and trousers, a hat, gloves and sturdy waterproof boots. Snowsuits, helmets and crampons are provided where needed, but good footwear and warm base layers are up to you.
Are the tours suitable for children?
Many are. The monster-truck tour welcomes ages 4 and up, and snowmobile tours generally allow children from 6 to 8 with an accompanying adult. Check the minimum age on the tour you choose.
Are Langjokull tours wheelchair accessible?
No. The glacier trucks, snowmobiles and icy terrain are not suitable for wheelchairs or for travellers with limited mobility.
Can I cancel a Langjokull tour for free?
Yes. Every tour listed here offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Weather can force changes, so operators may reschedule or refund.
Can I combine Langjokull with the Golden Circle?
Yes. Gullfoss and Geysir are Golden Circle stops, so the tours starting there pair naturally with a Golden Circle drive, and several operators sell a combined Golden Circle and glacier day.
Which Langjokull tour should I choose?
For the ice cave, take Into the Glacier. For adrenaline, choose a snowmobile tour. For an easy, family-friendly glacier visit, the monster truck is ideal, and the Secret Lagoon combination adds a hot-spring soak to round off the day.
