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Zipline over a glacier in IcelandVatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Ever fancied zip-lining over a glacier like a caffeinated Arctic tern? Well, Ice Pic Journeys has just the adrenaline cocktail for you with their Glacier Zip Line + Ice Cave Adventure. It's the world's first and only glacier zip line, because why not combine icy thrills with gravity-defying antics?

Your escapade begins at the Glacier Lagoon parking lot in Vatnajökull National Park. After meeting your guide (who’s almost definitely part sherpa, part photographer) you’ll hop into a 4×4 vehicle that laughs in the face of paved roads. A 20-30 minute bumpy ride later, you'll arrive at the glacier's edge, ready to channel your inner explorer.

But first up, the Crystal Ice Cave; Iceland’s largest and bluest naturally formed glacier cave. Imagine walking into a sapphire where the walls are so blue, even your Instagram filters will feel redundant. You'll spend about an hour here, marvelling at nature's frozen architecture and posing for photos that will make your friends question why they’re not here with you.

Then, it's time for the main event: the Glacier Zip Line. Strap in and prepare to soar across the glacier, over a vertical ice cave (fancy term: moulin), with panoramic views that scream “I'm thriving in 2025!" Feel the wind in your face as you glide above the frozen expanse, but be warned, absolutely nothing you do from this point forward will ever compare, even just a tiny bit, to this feeling.

So, if you're looking to add a frosty feather to your adventure cap, Ice Pic Journeys has got you covered, just don't forget to bring your bravado and maybe an extra pair of thermal socks.


Please note the tour can take approximately 6-7 hours depending on weather conditions, the speed of the group and other daily factors.

Participants must be in reasonably good health to embark on the tour they have booked. Pregnant individuals are not permitted on tours.

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