A Stunning New Deep-blue Ice Cave Was Just Discovered in Iceland and It Looks Otherwordly-Here's How to Visit

"The cave, which was found by Hekla Tang, the snowmobile operations manager for tour company Arctic Adventures, was likely formed by meltwater and shifting ice and features a spacious chamber made of high-clarity ice streaked with layers of volcanic ash from past volcanic eruptions. Once it was discovered, the company told Travel + Leisure it worked to build out the entrance and add lighting."

"The journey begins in Iceland's capital of Reykjavík, which sits about 2.5 hours from the cave by car. A "super Jeep" takes travelers through the Icelandic Highlands to the Langjökull glacier, which travelers will then traverse by snowmobile. A guide leads the group into the newly-opened Neptune Ice Cave in all the necessary safety gear, including a helmet, balaclava, and warm overalls (and don't worry, no prior snowmobile experience is required)."

A newly formed ice cave was discovered on Langjökull in October. Hekla Tang of Arctic Adventures found the cave, which likely formed from meltwater and shifting ice. The cave contains a spacious chamber of high-clarity ice streaked with layers of volcanic ash from past eruptions. The name Neptune Ice Cave reflects its deep-blue hue. Arctic Adventures prepared the entrance and added lighting before opening the cave to visitors. The formation is seasonal; color and ice clarity will evolve through winter and the ice will likely melt in late spring. Snowmobiling tours run through April 2026 from Reykjavík, using a super Jeep and guided snowmobile access; tours last four to ten hours.

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