Tours in Höfn
Explore the best tours, activities, and attractions in Höfn to make your trip unforgettable.
Top 13 most popular tours and activities in Höfn
Early Bird Ice Cave
Get to the Crystal Ice Cave before all of the other companies and experience the serenity! Our Early Bird Ice Cave Tour has you waking up before everyone else and setting off toward the glacier to welcome the day. Your guide will lead you onto Vatnajokull Glacier and have you arriving at a much quieter ice cave with few to no people inside of it. Being one of the first to arrive at the ice cave allows you to enjoy a more personal experience with the ice. On top of that, your guide and photographer will be able to get that magical photograph of you inside the cave without the photobombing. Throughout the tour, you will learn about the history of Vatnajokull Glacier and how the ice works in Icelandic nature.After the tour ends, your guide will professionally edit your photos and email them to you within 14 days. These photos will be the perfect souvenir and memory of your adventure in Iceland!Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional fee.
Glacier Hike + Ice Cave Adventure
We cannot wait to take you on the Glacier Hike and Ice Cave adventure! Your guide will drive you to Vatnajokull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure. After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. Geared up, we will explore both the lower and upper ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders.Once through the lower cave, we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, we will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it. This tour involves approximately 5 to 6 km of hiking in total and is considered to require a moderate level of fitness.At the end of your tour, we will edit your photo and you will get a photo package in ~14 days as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure in Iceland!Optional Add-On: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional 225,000 ISK per group. Adding this on will make the tour private we well. Pickup time would be ~7 am from your accommodation and the duration of the tour would change to approx. 15 hours. When this option is available it will be visible once you click ‘continue’ at the checkout.
Ice Cave Captured
Your personal photographer and glacier guide will lead you onto one of Iceland’s most scenic outlet glaciers. As you immerse yourself in the blue ice, your guide will take professional photos of you to capture the most special moments of your tour. We will explore an Ice Cave formed during the summer months as the glacier melts. Throughout the hike, you will learn about the history of Vatnajokull Glacier and how the ice works in nature. After the tour ends, we will professionally edit your photos and email them to you up to 14 days later via a downloadable drive. These photos will be the perfect souvenir and memory of your adventure in Iceland!Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional 225,000 ISK per group and would automatically make it a private tour.
Half-day Canyoning under Vatnajökull
We are the only operators of a canyoning adventure experience in Iceland! Perfect on a sunny day or even a smart way to do an activity on a wet & windy day where you can embrace the elements by jumping, sliding and abseiling in waterfalls and blue pools beneath the Vatnajökull Ice Cap.
Ice Cave Private Photography Tour
This is the ultimate glacier and ice cave photography tour in Iceland. An adventure that is catered to those wanting to get the best shots for their portfolios on and inside of the glacier. During this tour, we will visit one or more ice caves and spend as much time as possible working inside the caves as our professional photography guide teaches you the tricks to getting perfect photos. Techniques taught include focus stacking, bracketing, panoramas, model positioning, and perfect settings for the unique conditions of the cave. After shooting the caves, we head up the glacier to shoot some of the most photogenic spots including crevasses, icefalls and viewpoints of Iceland below. Unlike the rest of Iceland, shooting the glacier gives you unique photos that nobody can ever copy since the glacier is always moving and changing.
Private Early Bird Ice Cave
Get to the Crystal Ice Cave before all of the other companies and experience the serenity! Our Early Bird Ice Cave Tour has you waking up before everyone else and setting off toward the glacier to welcome the day. Your guide will lead you onto Vatnajokull Glacier and have you arriving at a much quieter ice cave with few to no people inside of it. Being one of the first to arrive at the ice cave allows you to enjoy a more personal experience with the ice. On top of that, your guide and photographer will be able to get that magical photograph of you inside the cave without the photobombing. Throughout the tour, you will learn about the history of Vatnajokull Glacier and how the ice works in Icelandic nature.After the tour ends, your guide will professionally edit your photos and email them to you within 14 days. These photos will be the perfect souvenir and memory of your adventure in Iceland!Optional: Pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík are available for an additional fee.
Eggtrip Winter Glacier Hike + Ice Cave Adventure 5h
One of our favourite tour options is Glacier Hiking and Ice Cave Adventure. Your guide will drive you to Vatnajokull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure. After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on. Geared up, we will explore both the lower and upper ice caves where your photographer will capture you inside these natural wonders. Once through the lower cave we will gear up for our hike on the glacier. With crampons on, you will hike to many different formations on the glacier including our famous crystal crevasses. The visuals you will see all around you will create an unimaginable experience as your photographer captures you amongst it.We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages along with the smallest group sizes of any glacier tour operator. Every glacier hike through Ice Pic Journeys includes photos from your tour. Each person will receive 10 professionally edited photographs sent via a Drive within the 14 days after your hike. These will include the iconic Blue Ice Cave photos.Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional 225,000 ISK per group (max 6 pax) and would automatically make it a private tour. Pickup time would be 7 am from your accommodation and the duration of the tour would change to approx. 15 hours. When this option is available it will be visible once you click ‘continue’ at the checkout.
Eggtrip Winter Ice Cave Captured 3h
Your personal photographer and glacier guide will lead you onto one of Iceland’s most scenic outlet glaciers. As you immerse yourself in the blue ice, your guide will take professional photos of you to capture the most special moments of your tour. We will explore Sapphire Ice Cave; a beautiful blue feature formed in the summer months as the glacier melts. Throughout the hike, you will learn about the history of Vatnajokull Glacier and how the ice works in nature. After the tour ends, we will professionally edit your photos and email them to you up to 14 days later via a downloadable drive. These photos will be the perfect souvenir and memory of your adventure in Iceland!Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional 175,000 ISK per group (max 6 pax) and would automatically make it a private tour. Pickup time would be 7 am from your accommodation and the duration of the tour would change to approx. 15 hours. When this option is available it will be visible once you click ‘continue’ at the checkout.
Glacier Adventure from the Glacier Lagoon
Imagine taking the ultimate leap off our Private Winter Glacier Zipline! Soar across the glacier and over a vertical ice cave (called a Moulin) taking in panoramic views of the vast blue and white expanse below. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you glide above the frozen landscape, taking in the natural beauty of Iceland from a whole new perspective. Along with the zip line, you will also get to experience our famous Crystal Ice Cave, Iceland’s biggest and most blue naturally formed glacier cave.This Glacier Zip Line + Ice Cave tour is the perfect combination of adventure and natural wonder, giving you the chance to experience Iceland’s unique landscapes in a whole new way. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty of the ice caves while getting your heart racing on the one and only glacier zip line!Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik for this Private Winter Glacier Zipline + Ice Cave Tour is available for an additional 225,000 ISK per group (max 6 pax). Pickup time would be at 6:30am from your accommodation and the duration of the tour would change to approx. 16 hours. This option will be visible once you click ‘continue’ at the checkout.
3 Day Southeast Photo Tour With Sindri Local Guide Home Dinner
Join Sindri, a local guide from Höfn with over a decade of experience, for a 3-day photography tour in South East Iceland. Unlike standard tours, this experience offers exclusive access to both iconic and lesser-known locations, including Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, Heinabergslón, and Suðurfjara. A tour highlight is a home-cooked dinner with Sindri’s family, providing an authentic cultural experience. With small group sizes, personalized guidance, and an itinerary balancing adventure with relaxed shooting days, this tour is designed for photographers seeking more profound connections with the landscape. Accommodation is in spacious tents at Haukafell Camping, enhancing the outdoor experience while staying close to nature. Whether capturing glacier formations, coastal scenes, or hidden waterfalls, this tour offers unique photographic opportunities that most visitors never experience. Book now for an unforgettable photography adventure.
Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull
Embark on an unforgettable glacier hike across Vatnajökull, followed by a photoshoot at Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon. Then, hop on a Zodiac boat tour to glide past massive icebergs. A full-day adventure packed with Iceland’s most stunning sights!Note that the order of the tour depends on the availability/location of the Zodiac Boat Tour. We can switch the glacier hike in the afternoon.At the end of your tour, we will edit your photos and you will get a photo package within 14 days via a downloadable drive as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure by!
Private Ice Cave Captured
Your personal photographer and glacier guide will lead you onto one of Iceland’s most scenic outlet glaciers. As you immerse yourself in the blue ice, your guide will use his own camera equipment to take professional photos of you to capture the most special moments of your tour. We will explore an Ice Cave formed during the summer months as the glacier melts. Throughout the hike, you will learn about the history of Vatnajokull Glacier and how the ice works in nature. After the tour ends, your guide will professionally edit your photos and email them to you up to 14 days after. These photos will be the perfect souvenir and memory of your adventure in Iceland!Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional 225,000 ISK per group.
Private Canyoning Adventure Experience
We operate this unique experience in South Eastern Iceland where we'll spend half a day moving down a river canyon using a variety of safe techniques such as;- Jumping and sliding into crystal clear pools- Abseiling down sheer rock faces and down waterfalls.We begin by meeting on location, getting you geared up and briefed on safety. As we set off we will walk through the nurseries of trees planted by locals of the Forestry Association of Austur-Skaftafellinga. Along the way you will see what it would've been like to be a farmer at the foot of Europe's largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.This trip is built for all who can move with ease for half a day, walking on uneven trails and being confident in water. We will take you through and practice the techniques that will be required to get down the canyon safely on the day. Canyoning experience is NOT necessary. We can accommodate a maximum of 6 on this experience (if your party is more, just email info@ice-guardians.com). Come with us and we will make sure to send you home with a story and some epic shots!