Vatnajökull Glacier Tour - Reviews

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7.90 / 10

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Mar / 31 / 2026

Anonymous

Toledo, Spain

No es lo que esperaba, las fotografías que ves en la publicidad nada tienen que ver con la realidad. Son pequeños huecos en el glaciar, apenas cabe una persona. Un trayecto de mas de 30 minutos para llegar a un lugar en el que entras y sales por unos huecos o pasas por unos arcos de hielo. No es una caminata por dentro de una cueva de hielo.

It's not what I expected; the photos you see in the advertisements have nothing to do with reality. They're tiny openings in the glacier, barely big enough for one person. It's a journey of over 30 minutes to reach a place where you go in and out through gaps or pass through ice arches. It's not a walk inside an ice cave.

Sentimos que la experiencia no se haya ajustado del todo a lo esperado. En Civitatis solo deseamos que nuestros clientes vivan las mejores experiencias posibles. Para ello, tomamos nota de todos los comentarios con intención de mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. At Civitatis, we strive to provide our customers with the best possible experiences. To that end, we take note of all feedback with the aim of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Mar / 30 / 2026

Anonymous

Mar / 17 / 2026

Anonyme

France

I travelled with my partner

Mar / 14 / 2026

Cayetana

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Muy interesante, completa, la guía muy preparada, el lugar espectacular, Translate this opinion into English.

Very interesting, comprehensive, the guide was very well-prepared, and the place was spectacular. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Nov / 03 / 2024

Aitor Navarro

Spain

I travelled with my partner

RESUMEN ACTIVIDAD: Aparcas el coche en el parking de la ubicacion (1000 ISK adicionales). Puedes hacerte fotos en minis icebergs que estan donde el parking. A continuación os subireis a un coche al estilo monstertruck que hara un recorrido de una media hora. Os dan los camprons (para andar por encima del hielo). La ruta andando ida y vuelta es 1:20h aprox. Dentro de la cueva estareis 15-20 minutos. El grupo es reducido a 12 personas. MERECE LA PENA Translate this opinion into English.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY: Park your car in the car park at the location (1000 ISK extra). You can take photos of mini icebergs that are in the car park. Then you will get into a monster truck style car that will take you on a half hour tour. They give you camprons (to walk on the ice). The round trip walk takes approximately 1:20h. Inside the cave you will be 15-20 minutes. The group is small to 12 people. IT IS WORTH IT Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 25 / 2025

Ines Gil Ureña

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un guia muy atento, gracioso y profesional. Nos ha explicado todo muy bien. Hemos visitado una cueva que había sido descubierta recientemente, no hemos tenido que caminar apenas, ya que la localización de esta estaba al lado del parking, era la mas grande que habían visto hasta ahora y hemos estado casi una hora dentro. Ha sido una experiencia increíble, lo recomendamos 100%. Translate this opinion into English.

A very attentive, funny and professional guide. He explained everything very well. We visited a cave that had been recently discovered, we didn't have to walk much, since the location was next to the parking lot, it was the largest one they had seen so far and we were inside for almost an hour. It was an incredible experience, we recommend it 100%. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Nov / 16 / 2024

Maria José

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Esperabamos hacer un trekking de 2 km por el glaciar, tal y como se explicaba en la descripción de la excursion, y lo que hemos hecho son 500m de ascender por un terreno de piedras hasta la cueva. Además, había tanta gente que teníamos que movernos por turnos y no hemos podido verlo todo

We were expecting to do a 2km trek on the glacier, as explained in the description of the excursion, and instead we did 500m of climbing over a rocky terrain to the cave. In addition, there were so many people that we had to move in turns and we were not able to see everything.

I travelled with teenagers

El servicio se realizó tal y como aparece descrito en nuestra página web. Sentimos si alguno de sus elementos no estuvo a la altura de lo esperado. Ya hemos tomado nota de los comentarios y esperamos que nos ayuden a seguir mejorando. Translate this opinion into English.

The service was carried out exactly as described on our website. We are sorry if any of its elements did not live up to expectations. We have already taken note of the comments and hope that they will help us to continue improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 29 / 2023

Sandra

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Me esperaba más. Habíamos leído que hacías un trekking por el glaciar de unos 2km y luego visitabas la cueva de hielo azul, y sinceramente creo que apenas hemos caminado 200m. Así como indicaba que la actividad duraba 3h y han sido como 2:20h y en ella están incluidos los 30min de ida y 30 de vuelta. Sin embargo, el guía nos ha parecido bueno y muy colaborativo haciéndonos fotos. Para el precio que cuesta y la actividad a realizar, no lo recomendaría.

I expected more. We had read that you trekked along the glacier for about 2km and then visited the blue ice cave, and I honestly think we barely walked 200m. Just as it indicated that the activity lasted 3 hours and it was about 2:20 hours and it includes the 30 minutes going and 30 minutes returning. However, we found the guide to be good and very collaborative in taking photos. For the price it costs and the activity to be done, I would not recommend it.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos que la experiencia no se ajustase del todo a lo esperado. Tenemos en cuenta los comentarios a la hora de valorar posibles mejoras en el servicio. Translate this opinion into English.

We are sorry that the experience did not fully match what was expected. We take comments into account when evaluating possible improvements to the service. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 17 / 2023

Alejandro

Spain

I travelled with friends

La excursión fue espectacular, caminar por el glaciar y el interior de la cueva, con esos colores, fue mucho mejor de lo que esperábamos. El día estaba cerrado de niebla y llovía pero aun así fue increible. Pero lo mejor sin duda fue el guía, Oli el Vikingo, muy majo, nos contó como se formaban los glaciares, la cueva...y lo mejor de todo es que por un despiste nos quedamos encayados con nuestro coche y no dudo en ningún momento en echarnos una mano y sacarnos del problema. GRACIAS OLI!!!!! Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion was spectacular, walking through the glacier and inside the cave, with those colors, was much better than we expected. The day was closed with fog and it was raining but it was still incredible. But the best thing was undoubtedly the guide, Oli the Viking, very nice, he told us how the glaciers were formed, the cave... and the best of all is that due to an oversight we got stuck with our car and I don't doubt in any time to lend us a hand and get us out of trouble. THANKS OLI!!!!! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 08 / 2022

Carlos

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour estuvo bien, sin más. El guía excelente pero la sensación de estar mas tiempo en el trayecto de ida que en la propia cueva… es lo que no nos ha convencido. Veo precio elevado con respecto a otros tours y los 45 minutos no los calculamos pero nuestra sensación fue de 25 minutos máximo en la misma cueva dividida en varias zonas. Recomendaría mirar otras opciones.

The tour was fine, nothing more. The excellent guide but the feeling of spending more time on the outward journey than in the cave itself... is what has not convinced us. I see a high price compared to other tours and we did not calculate the 45 minutes but our feeling was 25 minutes maximum in the same cave divided into several areas. I would recommend looking at other options.

I travelled with my partner

Las actividades que incluyen transporte se ven afectadas por el tiempo de desplazamiento al lugar de la actividad. Sentimos que este aspecto no haya sido de tu agrado. Tomamos nota de los comentarios para seguir mejorando el servicio. Translate this opinion into English.

Activities that include transportation are affected by travel time to the location of the activity. We are sorry that this aspect was not to your liking. We take note of the comments to continue improving the service. Opinion translated. Show original.

Dec / 19 / 2025

Alan Josue Luna Castañeda

Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Wow. Simplemente impresionante. Una expedición genial. Te prestan picos y caminas en el glaciar, entras a la cueva. Las vistas son impresionantes. Es una locura, 10 de 10 Translate this opinion into English.

Wow. Simply amazing. A fantastic expedition. They lend you pickaxes and you walk on the glacier, enter the cave. The views are stunning. It's crazy, 10 out of 10. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Dec / 12 / 2025

Jose Manuel

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Bastante normalita, no creo que valga el precio que pone... Pero bueno, es lo que toca pagar. Encima al estar inundada la cueva grande te llevan a otra pequeña , que está bien pero la excursión no vale realmente ese dinero

Pretty average, I don't think it's worth the price... But oh well, that's what you pay. Plus, since the big cave was flooded, they took you to a smaller one, which was okay, but the whole excursion isn't really worth the money.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos si algún aspecto de la actividad no resultó de vuestro agrado. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para seguir mejorando en lo posible. Translate this opinion into English.

We apologize if any aspect of the activity was not to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and will take note of it to continue improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Nov / 14 / 2025

Rocío Aznar Ezquerra

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nov / 13 / 2025

Cristina De La Fuente Perez

Spain

Oct / 15 / 2025

Elisa

A Coruña, Spain

I travelled with friends

Apr / 29 / 2025

Anonymous

Apr / 22 / 2025

Nerea Soriano Inchaurraga

Sagunto, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 21 / 2025

Maria Del Mar Mas Bermúdez

Spain

I travelled with friends

Nuestra experiencia fue increíble. Nuestro guía, Thor, nos hizo vivir la experiencia sintiendo la importancia y el poder de la naturaleza, fue genial! Translate this opinion into English.

Our experience was incredible. Our guide, Thor, made us feel the importance and power of nature, it was amazing! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 18 / 2025

Adrián

Galdakao, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad te mete en una cueva de hielo pero no en el glaciar, te meten en un agujero en la roca y por dentro es todo hielo, pero esta todo oscuro en su mayoría. La actividad dentro de la cueva a durado 45min y era curioso ver las paredes y techos de hielo, pero esta lejos de lo que nos esperabamos. El guía muy amable.

The activity takes you into an ice cave, but not into the glacier itself. You're put into a hole in the rock, and the inside is all ice, but it's mostly dark. The activity inside the cave lasted 45 minutes, and it was interesting to see the ice walls and ceilings, but it was far from what we expected. The guide was very friendly.

I travelled with my partner

We're sorry that the experience didn't quite meet expectations. At Civitatis, we only want our customers to have the best possible experiences. To that end, we take note of all comments with the intention of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 18 / 2025

Olga Kovriga Krivobokova

Spain

I travelled with friends

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