Top Hofn Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the chilling beauty of Iceland’s glaciers on this 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 4-6 km trek across the glacier while exploring the mysterious crevices and ice caves of this sublime landscape.

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.

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.

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.

Embark on an exciting journey to uncover the hidden glaciers of Vatnajokull, with a driver–guide to take you to places that would be hard to access alone. As well as seeing beautiful views from the vehicle, the trip includes guided hikes so you can admire waterfalls and glacial scenery up close.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the northern lights in the Icelandic night sky when you book this private tour. Venture from Hofn to prime locations that offer optimal views of the mesmerizing auroras. Positioned beneath the "auroral oval," Iceland stands as an ideal destination to witness the natural phenomenon that paints the skies with vibrant hues and intricate patterns.

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.

Exploring an Icelandic glacier is an experience not to be forgotten. This small-group tour, led by a professional photographer/glacier guide, provides you with the images that will help create long-lasting memories. As you explore Falljökull, one of Iceland’s most scenic outlet glaciers, your guide will take photographs of you to capture the experience and make the perfect souvenir.

Go beyond just hiking on a glacier with this ice climbing and photo adventure in Iceland with a small group of just four people. With your certified glacier guide and professional photographer leading the way, learn to climb the ice falls and crevasses of Falljokul glacier. Includes all necessary equipment, and 4 photos per person.

Learn some Viking culture on this small-group wild berry picking and jam making excursion in Hofn. Harvest berries that can’t be farmed, as they only grow on top of moss living on volcanic rocks. Your guide shows you where to go, teaches you how to use your berry-picking tool, and then leads you through the jam-making process. All levels of cooks are welcome, and everyone takes home their own jar of jam.

Do something active and memorable during your time in Iceland by visiting spectacular ice caves for an ice climbing adventure. Don’t worry about sourcing specialist climbing kit, as glacier equipment is provided, and a private tour ensures one-to-one guidance from a certified glacier guide. As an extra perk—the experience also includes 25 digital photographs that have been professionally edited.

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.

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.