Into the glacier ice cave tours in langjokull arctic. Theres an incredible glacial lake, only visible from up on the glacier, that feeds in to hvita river. The ice tunnel and the caves are located high on icelands second largest glacier, langjokull, where you will have an amazing opportunity to explore the glacier and see it from the inside. Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime as we journey up the white slopes and go deep inside the manmade ice tunnels leading to the blue heart of the glacier. May 11, 2015 into the glacier, the worlds first icecap glacier cave located on the western slopes of icelands langjokull, will open to visitors this spring. Travel into the heart of a glacier with this deal from icelandair. Is the largest glacier in europe and it holds a fiery secret. Being the travel trendsetters that we are, many of the staff at nordic visitor have jumped at the chance to explore the depths of langjokull glacier and see what the fuss is all about.
An icelandair travel deal to journey into the glacier. Into the glacier reykjavik 2021 all you need to know. A 5day icelandair stopover itinerary for adventure seekers exploring. If you have made a flightonly reservation, you can book. Icelandair hotel hamar has limited operations until 11th of may 2021 and is only open on fridays and saturdays. Book now glacier exploration certified operator tour operator.
Icelandair is celebrating its 80yearold flight this year. Icelandair the worlds first glacier plane vatnajokull. Apr 18, 2019 the glacier and its outlets has been used as a shooting location for many films and tv shows including james bond and game of thrones. Where else in the world can you stand on 700 years old glacier ice and walk behind a 65 meters high waterfall in one day. During the winter months the transfer might be made with one of their massive offroad vehicles. Golden circle and langjokull snowmobiling touren icelandair. The book interweaves grandmothers, glaciers, holy cows, and mythology in a melting world through personal stories, travelogues, and interviews. Youll first ascend to the langjokull ice cap to begin your snowmobiling trip from the base camp at jaki. If you have made a flightonly reservation, you can book excursions and add. Crystal ice cave tour in iceland 3 hours ice cave tours in iceland are one of the most popular. Book this fun icelandair addon tour including the waterfalls, glaciers, peaceful. Solheimajokull is an outlet glacier of myrdalsjokull, one of the biggest glaciers in europe. Icelandair is offering a new travel deal just in time for the opening of the new ice cave tunnel that passes through the langjokull glacier in west iceland.
The new sassy flying piece of art is adding grandeur to the skies as its been spray painted by hand, by a team of artists, the same. Once in a lifetime trip to the amazing ice tunnels. Icelandair holidays features highquality tour operators and a range of options. Icelandair is the flag carrier airline of iceland, headquartered at keflavik international airport near the capital city reykjavik. Once there you will be outfitted with all the necessary gear to enjoy the wonders of the glacier. It was an unexceptional experience and the chapel inside the glacier was quite something.
But sometimes bold ideas become a reality and this seemingly impossible feat of creating a 500 meter long ice cave was made possible through the. The unique experience of a glacier walk on one of the many retreating glaciers of the world is sure to leave lasting memories because of changes in landscape at solheimajokull glacier we have combined the old blue ice adventure and solheimajokull exploration into the solheimajokull glacier walk. All in all a worthwhile trip if you have nothing similar done before. After riding the snowmobiles up the glacier we walk down into the glacier, your expert guide will take you on this fantastic journey to the icy netherworld deep within the glacier. At husafell, the into the glacier team will transfer you to their base camp at the edge of the glacier. The stunning journey is actually not limited to visiting the inside of the volcano, but also outside. Icelandair stopover magazine winter 2020 by icelandair issuu.
The light station at dyrholaey was established in 1910. You will get the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy one of the worlds greatest wilderness. Did both and all 4 of us would vote for the volcano by al huge margin. If youve ever flown with icelandair, youll likely know all of their transatlantic planes are named after icelandic volcanoes. Borgarnes, the settlement center, into the glacier, husafell, kirkjufell. Never before the langjokull ice tunnels has anyone been able to see the beautiful blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier. The vatnajokull aircraft comes with special markings on the occasion of icelandair s flight history. Into the glacier ice cave tours in langjokull arctic adventures. And its so amazing to be surrounded by different colours and shapes of rocks that were formed about 4500 years ago. If you have made a flightonly reservation, you can book excursions and add something special to your trip. It is featured in detail in the 2012 documentary chasing ice, an awardwinning investigation of climate.
Iceland naturally the worlds first icecap glacier cave. Highlights see the stunning blue ice found at the heart of langjokull glacier traverse the incredible landscape of an ice cap glacier. Your into the glacier adventure is truly a unique experience. It is part of the icelandair group and operates to destinations on both sides of the atlantic ocean from its main hub at keflavik international airport. Never before the langjokull ice tunnels has anyone been able to see the beautiful blue ice at. Until very recently what lies beneath the surface of langjokull was. Apr 01, 2021 knik glacier s biking boom is drawing hundreds into backcountry once tough to reach after years of steady growth, knik glacier has exploded as a destination this winter, especially for fattire. Go deep inside manmade ice tunnels into the glacer. The lighthouse in the vik area of iceland has been transformed into a boutique hotel perfect for a family stay, it can accommodate up to 5 people. Jun 02, 2017 if youre into icy scenes then a trip to iceland is a flight in the right direction as its landscape is filled with glaciers. Icelandair hotel myvatn is currently closed and reopens spring 2021. The sights are breathtaking, the grandeur unforgettable. You will get an amazing opportunity to explore the glacier and see it from the inside.
The glacier was once closer to the lot, but warming weather and the glacier s own movement has caused it to recede into the distance. The vatnajokull plane is part of icelandair s transatlantic fleet providing passengers with a guaranteed experience of the vatnajokull glacier. Feb 21, 2021 into the glacier was a tour took us under a tunnel inside a glacier just outside reykjavik. Aug 30, 2019 a decade after dreamland met readers, andri sn. Book directly on our website and get 2500 isk credit to spend on food and drinks. Jun 29, 2015 if youve ever wanted to travel to iceland, now is the time to do it.
Book this great value and easy sightseeing tour with an adventurous twist. Knik glaciers biking boom is drawing hundreds into. Since opening in 2015, the into the glacier ice tunnel experience in iceland has received quite a bit of attention in the press. Located in the beautiful east iceland town of egilsstadir. Into the glacier offers various tours into the manmade ice caves in langjokull. Inside the largest manmade ice tunnel in the world, youll find different layers of ice and volcanic ash, incredible crevasses, ice sculptures, and even an ice chapel. Glide across the open expanse of one of icelands largest glaciers when you book this iceland snowmobiling tour today. Book your flight now and get access to our buddy hotline service, where locals are. Once there you will be outfitted with all the necessary gear to enjoy the wonders of the glacier by snowmobile. The ice tunnel and the caves are located high on europes second largest glacier, langjokull. The land here is rising now as the glacier vatnajokull is getting thinner due to climate change. We are a tour operator, offering access to the largest manmade ice tunnel in the world.
Icelandair stopover magazine winter 2020 by icelandair. Into the glacier 648 photos tour guide skutuvogur 2. Into the glacier classic tour from husafell into the glacier. Icelandair boeing 757 in the colors of vatnajokull glacier. Langjokull is the secondlargest glacier in europe, and after five years of planning and constructing, you can now journey into the glacier through the new tunnel. Thats just what youll do on this truly amazing adventure. These changes in landscape involve about 3040 min walk from the parking lot to the glacier. Join into the glacier classic tour from husafell for an adventure that will lead you to the untouched beauty and raw nature of langjokull, icelands second largest glacier. But sometimes bold ideas become a reality and this seemingly impossible feat of creating a 500 meter long ice cave was made possible through the combined efforts of the country. Views of eyjafjallajokull glacier and hekla volcano are subject to weather conditions. Until very recently what lies beneath the surface of langjokull was a mystery. The glacier is cool but really just a bunch of pretty ice. Aug 27, 2016 we were at the icelandair hotel in vik the previous night and had made arrangements for the staff to meet us at the lighthouse and give us a tour.
Snowmobile ride on langjokull glacier meeting point for this tour is in husafell best seller as soon as you book into the glacier snowmobile tour, you can picture yourself driving a snowmobile across the surface of icelands secondlargest glacier, langjokull. Into the glacier offers various tours to the icelands most significant new attraction, the man made ice cave. Until very recently what lies beneath the surface of langjokull was a mystery, but through the combined efforts of icelands top engineers and geophysicists, all that has changed. We are the leading travel agency, tour operator and dmc in iceland since 1937. Book this day tour to explore the innerworkings of the icelandic glacier langjokull, europes second largest, with a journey into the new, manmade ice cave. Into the glacier stretches deep underground, enabling visitors to view the ice that has been forming for centuries. Icelandairs new vatnajokull plane takes off to a flying start. The worlds first icecap glacier cave is opening in iceland. Never, before the langjokull ice tunnels, has anyone been able to see the beautiful blue ice at the heart of an ice cap glacier. The name means long glacier and its about 50 km long and 1520 km wide.
Top glaciers in iceland travel blog iceland travel. In fact, our phone book is listed alphabetically by given names. Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime as we journey up the white slopes and go deep inside the manmade ice tunnels leading to. An icelandic adventure with icelandair stopover luxe adventure. Iceland has the most active volcano area in the world, the largest waterfall and glacier in europe, the northernmost botanical.
Experience 4day iceland journey into the glacier tour, the magic of langjokull ice cave, the worlds first and biggest manmade ice cap. Dont miss this exciting adventure through one of icelands glaciers. Into the glacier is a tour operator, offering access to the largest manmade ice tunnel in the world. On top of the ice tunnel opening, there are always fun things to do and see in reykjavik, and natural wonders outside of it to explore. The geographical position of iceland is convenient for onestop transatlantic flights, which is one pillar of the airlines business strategy, along with traffic to, from, and within the country. Last but not least youll kick the action into higher gear with an exhilarating. Snowmobiling in iceland on a glacier puts you in icelands exciting nature. While descending into the dormant thrihnukagigur volcano, my heart was pounding with excitement. We want to share the wonders of with you, our passengers, inviting you to step into a glacier and get the feeling for iceland as soon as you board. May 15, 2017 an icelandair boeing 757200 is given a new livery depicting the largest glacial mass in europe, vatnajokull glacier in iceland. Into the glacier is a glacier adventure tour where you take a monster truck ride up onto a glacier, dress in your warmest, and literally step into the glacier. After you choose your package, travel dates, and accommodation, you will be given the option to purchase the addons listed below. Lighthouse keeper for a night in dyrholaey, iceland outside. Snowmobile iceland glacier tour iceland holidays icelandair.
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