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Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour: Half-Day Experience with Certified Guides from Skaftafell
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149 Ratings
Öræfi
Join a certified guide for a small-group Vatnajokull Glacier tour. Enjoy a 4x4 drive, evening departure, and more time on the ice.
Join a certified guide for a small-group Vatnajokull Glacier tour. Enjoy a 4x4 drive, evening departure, and more time on the ice.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vatnajokull Glacier - You want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. You are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). You wish to have a breathtaking view on the crevasses. This is tour is made for you than! We will drive you all the way to the…
- Vatnajokull Glacier - You want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. You are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). You wish to have a breathtaking view on the crevasses. This is tour is made for you than! We will drive you all the way to the glacier, teach you how to put on crampons and how to use an ice axe and then we will guide you through the labyrint of crevasses, moulins and water streams of the glacier. We are not gonna rush our way to the ice fall, so you will have time to get used to walking on crampons. We will do many stops on the way to explain all about how glaciers are formed, about their history and also a little bit about the area of Skaftafell and Örævi. Of course the guide will assist you with taking many photos from this adventure.
What's Included
- Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
- Guide
- Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Weather dependent clothing
- Hiking boots
- Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
- Sunglasses
- Weather dependent clothing
- Hiking boots
- Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
- Sunglasses
Additional Information
• Certified Guides
Our guides are certified by the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides (AIMG).
• Small Groups
Our trips are limited to a maximum of 8 participants.
• 4x4 Drive
We provide transportation directly to the glacier, allowing for more time spent on the ice.
• Evening Departure (June - August)
Join our evening tour to escape the crowds and experience the tranquility.
• Certified Guides
Our guides are certified by the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides (AIMG).
• Small Groups
Our trips are limited to a maximum of 8 participants.
• 4x4 Drive
We provide transportation directly to the glacier, allowing for more time spent on the ice.
• Evening Departure (June - August)
Join our evening tour to escape the crowds and experience the tranquility.
Location
Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center
Flugvallarvegur
The meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center (Skaftafell Airport).
Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center is OUTSIDE of the National Park.
Please arrive 10 minute prior to starting time.
Bring weather dependent clothing.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(149 Ratings)
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L6356qsjessicak
Jan 31, 2026
The best day out! - Worth every penny! The guides were so knowledgeable and attentive. Felt like we had new friends by the end of the trip. A lot of thought is put into these trips and the team did everything they could to ensure we had the best experience. Communication was fantastic too. The tour took about 5hours or more, we walked around 5k to the ABC caves. It was magical. Would 100% recommend and go back!
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Crazeecee
Sep 23, 2025
Unforgettable glacier hike with Jose - Hands down one of the highlights of our trip! We did the 5-hour glacier hike with Jose and loved every minute. He made sure we were well taken care of the whole way. Driving right up to the glacier (instead of hiking the long approach) was such a bonus. The blue crevices and views from the top were breathtaking. Can’t recommend it enough!
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Globetrotting545226
Aug 4, 2025
Just the right amount of family adventure. - Fun tour, traveled much further up the glacier than I imagined. Jose is a great guide. The right level of excitement for family.
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Jeancedric_t
Jul 30, 2025
Experience at the top and... - Experience at the top and very professional guide.
Reservations very fast and easy.
Location of the meeting very well indicated.
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Goplaces93111
Jun 29, 2025
Outstanding hike - Our hike was phenomenal. Our tour guide Kate was very knowledgeable and did a great job integrating information about the glacier and Iceland into the hike. She tailored the hike to the ability of our small group so that it kept my teenage boys challenged. Would highly recommend.
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Dannyg98
Jun 3, 2025
Wow! - An awesome experience. The guide was fantastic. This was everything we hoped for. I'm very glad we chose this tour. I can't recommend it enough.
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I8592tjoliviab
May 15, 2025
Incredible Experience! - We lucked out by getting a small group of three for our tour, which was awesome. Our guide, Ásta, was so energetic, personable, and fun to go out with. This was a one in a lifetime experience that I definitely recommend to anyone visiting Iceland!
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Passenger22214276639
Apr 18, 2025
Amazing! - Once in a lifetime experience! Svana was an expert guide and provided lots of educational information. Highly recommend the small tour group. Perfect experience for creating memories.
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N2955cplp
Oct 12, 2024
Great glacier tour! - We did the glacier adventure of 4.5 hours. The tour was amazing and the views were spectacular! Our guide Katharina was very nice and took pictures of our group which was fun. Definitely recommend it.
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Cynthia_r
Sep 14, 2024
Our guide Javier was just... - Our guide Javier was just amazing!!! He had so much knowledge and taught us a lot! This was the highlight of our trip and I am so excited that we had amazing weather too! It is definitely worth it to ride up close to the glacier instead of spending time hiking in. We were able to spend a lot of time actually on the glacier!
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