Top Hofn Outdoor Activities

Bear witness to one of the world’s rarest natural phenomena: Iceland’s ethereal blue ice caves. Embark on a guided winter adventure in Vatnajökull National Park, departing from the famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Ride a Super Jeep to the glacier, then hike inside one of the stunning ice caves.

Experience the dazzling natural landscapes of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, on this 3-hour ice caving adventure from Glacier Lagoon. Venture off the beaten track in the Vatnajökull National Park and enjoy the rare opportunity to explore inside a naturally formed ice cave. With new caves forming each year, your experience is guaranteed to be unique, so be sure to bring your camera!

Spend time in an ice cave and get up close to the blazing blue formations inside Vatnajökull (Vatna Glacier). Trek with an expert guide across the ice cap of Iceland’s most voluminous glacier — and Europe’s largest. Bring your camera for plenty of photo ops of what will unquestionably be an unforgettable experience. Numbers are limited on this tour to ensure a small-group experience.

This mesmerizing ice cave adventure is perfect for travelers keen to see Iceland’s natural wonders. Take the stress out of driving on unfamiliar mountain roads, and instead enjoy having a driver to take you on a scenic drive in a Super Jeep. Once you get to Vatnajökull glacier, a guide leads the way so you don’t get lost, and equipment is provided.

With their rising popularity, Iceland’s ice caves can get crowded. This half-day adventure gets you inside a more remote ice cave, where you’ll have ample time to contemplate and photograph its natural splendor. Meet your guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then arrive at the destination by vehicle and on foot. All necessary safety equipment is included.

Breiðamerkurjökul, an outlet glacier within Vatnajökull National Park, has icy off-road landscapes traversable only via specialized 4WD vehicles. On this tour, hop aboard a “super” Jeep outfitted for glacial terrains and head to an ice cave on the glacier called “Sapphire." Take an ice walk around the cave, enjoy the unreal views, and take photos before returning to the departure point at Jökulsárlón Lake.

Discover the frozen enchantment of Vatnajökull National Park on an exhilarating 4-hour Glacier Walk with an expert guide. Enjoy a rip-roaring ride in a powerful 4x4 vehicle, admiring the spectacular frozen tableaux of the landscape surrounding the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon as you travel. Then, don your crampons and spend some leisurely exploration time hiking the ice-smothered scenery around the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.

Photo opportunities abound at Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. This half-day guided tour takes you inside an ice cave to experience the wonders of southeast Iceland up close. Ride round-trip in a Jeep and expect to walk over some rough terrain. Helmet, ice axe, harness, and crampons are provided.

Experience the chilling beauty of Iceland’s glaciers on this private ice cave tour in Vatnajökull National Park. You’ll meet your guide at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and travel by huge-wheeled super jeep out to the glacier. With crampons, ice axe, and other ice hiking equipment, you’ll make a 6-10 km trek across the glacier while exploring the mysterious crevices and ice caves of this sublime landscape.

Go off the beaten track and into an isolated, difficult to access, ice cave on this tour from Hali. In a small group of no more than eight people, this is a more personalized tour than most. Travel by Super Jeep to the location, then hike across rough terrain to explore a unique natural ice cave (selected, according to the conditions, on the day) within Vatnajökull glacier. Your tour guides supply all safety equipment, including helmet, crampons, and ice axe.

Discover some of Iceland's most astonishing landscapes on this private tour from Höfn. Traveling by Jeep, you'll explore Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, the largest of its kind in Europe, as well as the black-sand Diamond Beach and some lesser-known glaciers in Vatnajökull National Park that most visitors miss.

With the help of your native host, you will experience the local culture of berry picking and learn jam making. These berries that you will be picking can only be found in the wild and cannot be farmed as they can only grow on moss found on volcanic rocks.

Trek across a magnificent glacier on this tour of one of Iceland’s natural treasures. The adventure starts at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, where you’ll meet your guide and receive instruction on how to walk on glaciers. You’ll then make your way by super jeep to the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, where you’ll take an 6-10 km hike across the ice.

Discover the mesmerizing landscapes of Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest glacier, and explore one of its most impressive natural wonders—an ice cave. With this tour, you’ll enjoy three adventures in one. Admire the views as you ride a super jeep from the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, hike across the glacier using crampons and ice axes, then venture into the ice cave to marvel at the gleaming blue colors.

Discover the rivers and lakes that are loved by local Hofn fishermen with a private guide. You’ll choose the duration that suits you best when you book, then try your hand at landing a catch with an experience tailored to your skills. Keep your catch for dinner, or release it back to the sea, if you prefer. Dock-side fishing can also be arranged if you suffer from sea sickness.

Seeing the northern lights weaving their way across the night sky is a captivating experience. This private Northern lights tour takes you out of Hofn to the best places to see Northern lights swirling across the night sky in their fantastic shapes and colours. Located under the "Auroral Oval," Iceland is one of the best places on earth to experience the beautiful and mysterious northern lights. Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) are most frequently seen around the North Pole, within an oval shaped region drawn around the Northern hemisphere called the "auroral oval." Iceland lies within this most active region meaning that the Northern lights are potentially visible from every place in Iceland. In reality viewing conditions for Northern lights depend on many factors including geography, weather, the time of day and more. Crisp evenings with skies clear enough to see stars is a good indicator for auroral activity. Please note that sightings cannot be guaranteed.

A day spent exploring Iceland's glaciers is a day to remember so ensure you leave with tangible memories of your time on Jökulsárlón by booking a private tour with your own personal photographer. As you hike through glacial tundra and across the glacier and inside multiple ice caves, your photographer will capture photographs of you that you will treasure forever.

Go on an unforgettable trip in search of the secret glaciers of Vatnajökull and enjoy an outdoor picnic by the glacier. Depending on weather and road conditions, we will be exploring 3 - 4 secret glaciers on this tour. Most of these glacier tongues are not easily accessible. Our expert driver-guide will take you on an unforgettable trip to these spectacular glaciers. Moderate hiking is needed for this trip. Sandwich/wrap and juice for lunch are included. Please kindly inform us during booking if you require special diet.

Experience the wonder of the Vatnajokull glacier and capture memories from your day on this half-day excursion. Join a small group, a guide, and a photographer for a few hours of glacial hiking and touring ice caves. Learn about the geological features from your guide, admiring the blue-colored ice, while your photographer captures special moments from your tour.

Get an intimate glimpse of one of Iceland’s famous ice caves on this half-day hiking excursion on the Vatna Glacier. Get there easily with included transfer via super jeep, then strap on your crampons, clip on your helmet, and set off along icy trails deep into the frozen landscape, benefiting throughout from the supervision and expert knowledge of your professional guide.

Note: More operators are using the same cave, so we can't guarantee being alone in the cave. If you want less crowded experiences we recommend taking a look at our blue ice experience - glacier hiking tours. An extra-small group tour to the Sapphire ice cave located on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. This tour is operated by a small, local company. You'll meet your licensed guide at Jökulsárlón. From there it's an approximately 30 minute drive in a 4x4 truck to the glacier parking. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the edge of the glacier where the Sapphire cave is located. We usually spend around 30-45 minutes in the cave, taking plenty of photos and exploring the various formations in the cave.

The East Fjörds region is one of Iceland's least-visited areas, making it an ideal escape from the tourist-filled more popular areas. This private tour in a Super Jeep introduces you to its many gems, including the waterfalls of Sveinsstekksfoss, Folaldafoss, and Flögufos, and the public artwork, Eggin i Gledivík.

Enjoy a personalized experience of Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, as well as photographs to remember the trip by, on this small-group ice cave tour. Get up close and personal with crystal blue icebergs and experience the wonder of walking inside an ice cave on Breiðamerkurjökull, one of the most exceptional outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull.

Blue Ice Cave - This natural phenomenon is undeniably the most awesome and mesmerising in Iceland. As it forms naturally every winter under the glacier, our guides have to search for them every winter since their location is not the same. Throughout the winter, the shape, size, structure and position of Blue Ice Cave keeps changing as the ice melts during the day and freezes again during the night. Let our professional guide explain to you the how and what and why. Come and be awed by mother nature.