Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfoss

by Sleipnir Tours · Ice caves · ATV & buggy · Vatnajökull & Jökulsárlón

4.90(193) · operator on Google
Ice Cave and Glacier Tour in Glacier Monster Truck from Gullfoss — Sleipnir Tours

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Enjoy a scenic stop during the Monster truck Glacier tourRed Truck on Glacier, with Munt Blafell in the backgroundStand in front of the massive red Monster Truck!Walk on Langjökull glacierMeasure the enormous tire size!Monster truck standing on the glacier, Mount Insta Jarlhetta in the backgroundSnowcovered Jarlhettur mountain range

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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    Sep – Apr

  • Meeting

    Meet on location

  • Languages

    EN

  • Departs

    12:30

  • Minimum age

    4

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

Our take on this one

This one starts at Gullfoss, not Reykjavík, so it is for people already driving the Golden Circle. From the car park you transfer to one of Sleipnir's glacier trucks — huge tyres, panoramic windows, a lavatory and wifi aboard — and ride up onto Langjökull to walk into the Neptune cave, a natural cave whose walls carry black ash bands from old eruptions. Crampons are provided. Three to four hours depending on the road and the weather, one departure at 12:30, winter only, minimum age four. Being a natural cave it changes through the season and the tour can be cancelled on the day for conditions, which is the trade for it not being a man-made tunnel.

Book it if
Anyone self-driving the Golden Circle who wants a glacier and an ice cave without the long haul to Vatnajökull.
Skip it if
You must get yourself to Gullfoss for 12:30, and it is weather-cancellable — no good as a fixed point in a tight itinerary.

Written by us, from the operator's own details and what we know of the route. We don't take a fee for a good word.

About this experience

Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides will lead you through Langjökull Glacier's breathtaking landscape. Discover the wonders of glaciers, listen to interesting facts about glaciers, and hear stories of the Icelandic Highlands. Enjoy the comfort and raw power of our enormous Monster Trucks. With the panoramic windows, you have a spectacular view, and with the huge tires, the ride is smoother than you think.

Explore the heart of the Glacier while walking through the NATURAL ice cave. The ice is often lined with black volcanic ash from eruptions long ago and is embedded in the ice.

Don't forget your camera - this mesmerizing landscape offers unparalleled photo opportunities.


Highlights:

  • Monster Truck: Experience a comfortable journey with panoramic views in the biggest glacier trucks.
  • Langjökull Glacier Exploration: Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland's second-largest glacier.
  • NATURAL Ice Cave: Dive into the the dynamic beauty of Langjökull Glacier and visit the "Neptune ice cave"
  • Unique Natural Formations: See the ice cave's crystal walls lined with volcanic ash, offering unparalleled photo opportunities.
  • Glacier Knowledge: Learn fascinating facts and stories about glaciers and the Icelandic Highlands from enthusiastic guides.


🧥 Pro Tip: We recommend bringing rainproof gear and waterproof boots or shoes — not just for our tour, but for any adventure during your Icelandic holiday. Embrace the elements like a local.

Description from the operator, Sleipnir Tours. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Gullfoss Waterfall Meeting Point
  2. Langjökull Glacier Exploration
  3. Return to Gullfoss Waterfall

Included

  • Transfer by Highland bus from Gullfoss to Sleipnir monster truck base
  • Guided a 3-4 hour tour to Langjökull in one of the largest Glacier Trucks in Iceland (tour time includes transfer to and from Gullfoss)
  • Ice Cave Visit
  • Crampons
  • Restroom on board Sleipnir Trucks
  • WiFi on board

Good to know

  • Waterproof hiking shoes and warm socks
  • Base and mid-layer clothing
  • Waterproof and warm jacket
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Sunglasses (the glacier reflects high amounts of sun)
  • Camera (remember to tag @sleipnir.iceland on Instagram)
  • Tour duration is subject to road and weather conditions. The tour can vary from 3 hours to 4 hours.
  • Autumn transfers from Gullfoss to the main Monster truck base are operated by highland bus, while winter departures leave directly from the Gullfoss Cafe parking lot in the red Monster truck.
  • The tour involves walking through snow and over uneven ground with steps inside the cave.
  • Booster seats available, please add them to the reservation
  • Minimum age 4 years
  • Carbon-neutral tour, check for options available during checkout.
  • Your safety is our priority. Tour subject to cancellation due to weather conditions with sometimes short notice. (alternative tours, dates, or full refunds can be offered)

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is melt-water or unstable ice after a warm spell — the guide decides on the morning, and a cave can close for days. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Sleipnir Tours decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Perlan Ice Cave, Northern Lights Planetarium & Golden Circle Tour from BusTravel Iceland is €107 — €71 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Sleipnir Tours · €178BusTravel Iceland · €107
How long it runs4 hours10 hours
Getting thereYou make your own wayPicks you up
How hard it isModerateVery easy

On everything we can measure, the BusTravel Iceland tour is the better buy. The €71 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 4 cannot join this one.
  • Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Sleipnir Tours is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Sleipnir Tours

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Operator rating 4.9/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • jenny rogers

    ★★★★★ · 7 months ago

    Just had an amazing day with Kimberly our tour guide for the glacier monster truck experience. Just so beautiful and quiet and bloody freezing cold 🥶🤣 the view is outstanding and emotional. The glacier caves is something else you have to see and touch, feel and take as many photos as you can. The truck is huge but you're in good hands with an experienced driver and guide. Thank you so much for a fantastic day Kimberly ❤️❤️❤️

  • Darko Edrovski

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    I had an amazing experience with Sleipnir Iceland on the Langjökull Glacier (Sandvatn area) tour. Everything was perfectly organized, the staff were genuinely warm, friendly, and professional, and they made the whole adventure both fun and safe. A big thank you to the entire Sleipnir Iceland team—I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland!

  • Pedro

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    An unforgettable experience! Going up the Langjökull glacier with Sleipnir Tours was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland. The monster truck is absolutely massive, super comfortable, and watching it drive over the ice is impressive. The views from the panoramic windows are out of this world. The guides were professional, fun, and made us feel safe the whole time. 10/10 recommended!

  • David Teichman

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    Took the glacier and ice cave tour in mid February and it's incredible. Hard to miss them at the meet up location then a 1 hour ride out to the glacier. Plenty of time on the glacier and on the caves to take pictures and enjoy. Friendly crew that fills the ride with stories and information. Sleds were provided to have some extra fun. Crampons provided as well for the caves.

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Ice caves — questions people ask

When can you visit an ice cave in Iceland?

Natural blue ice caves open from around November to March, when the glacier is cold enough for the meltwater tunnels to be safe. They form under Vatnajökull near Jökulsárlón, and the caves change every year. Two exceptions run all year: the Katla ice cave near Vík, which is dark ice striped with ash, and Into the Glacier at Langjökull, a man-made tunnel. If you want the glowing blue photos, come between November and March.

Can I do an ice cave tour as a day trip from Reykjavík?

Only the Katla cave. The South Coast and Katla ice cave tour (/experience/22559/) is about twelve hours from Reykjavík and back. The blue caves at Vatnajökull are five hours' drive each way, too far for a day, so operators sell them as two- or three-day tours (/experience/6131/, /experience/7358/) with a night near Jökulsárlón. If you are self-driving, stay in the Höfn or Skaftafell area and book the Crystal Ice Cave tour (/experience/17337/) from there.

Is the Katla ice cave as good as the blue ice caves?

Different, not worse. Katla's cave under Mýrdalsjökull is black and white, layered with volcanic ash, and open all year. It will not give you the glowing blue tunnel photos from Instagram; those are the Vatnajökull caves, November to March only. What Katla gives you is a shorter super-jeep drive from Vík (/experience/22558/) and availability in summer. If you are here between November and March and can reach Jökulsárlón, choose blue. Otherwise choose Katla.

Are ice caves safe?

With a guide, yes. Operators inspect the caves daily and cancel when meltwater, warm weather or ice movement makes them unsafe, which happens most often in November and March at the edges of the season. You wear a helmet and crampons and stay with the group. Never enter a glacier cave on your own. If your tour is cancelled for safety, you get a full refund or another date, and most operators try to substitute another cave first.

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