Glacier Hike: Explore Vatnajökull's Ice Wonders

Embark on a thrilling 5-hour glacier hike in Skaftafell. Traverse ice sculptures and crevasses with expert guides. Limited to 8 participants. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skaftafell National Park - The tour departs from our Skaftafell Base Camp, right on the Skaftafell campsite next to the visitor center.
    20 minutes prior to departure, you will meet your experienced glacier guide, who will gear the group up with crampons, ice axes and harnesses.
    When everyone is ready, you will take our glacier bus up to the glacier…
What's Included
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Transport to glacier by minibus
  • All necessary glacier gear
  • Guided glacier hike
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item
Additional Information

On this adventurous, small-group, glacier hike from Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park, you’ll explore the majestic glacial landscape of one of Vatnajökull outlet glaciers. You will be provided with crampons and ice axes, and an experienced, certified glacier guide will teach you how to use the equipment before you step on to the ice. During your…

Location
Skaftafellsstofa
Our Skaftafell Base Camp, wooden sales lodge, is located by the bus parking and clearly visible from the National Park Service Center.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I7451kxroxannes
Jun 7, 2025
Amazing! - Agust and Thomas were amazing guides! The views were incredible, their help invaluable. Easily the highlight of the trip.
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W7983qrflorag
Jun 5, 2025
Great experience with Ágúst! - A great experience with Ágúst to discover the glacier, its functioning and mountaineering! Special mention for his sense of humor that brightened our entire journey!
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Nielsvk8561gk
Jun 5, 2025
Super! - We had an excellent guidance by Oriol. We had an unforgettable exciting experience climbing the glacier and seringen a gigantic iceberg tumbling in the lake….thanks again!
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Eduardo
Jun 3, 2025
Great - Great experience and very well guided. We reached our goal and made it on time and with not unnecessary effort. It was also incredibly explained and the parts when the guided talked added a lot to the experience
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C5027nkjoshuaj
Jun 1, 2025
Must do - A true must do when visiting around the summer months. Our guide, Camille, was very knowledgeable and showed us so many spectacular things thank you Camille!
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Segog2021
Jun 1, 2025
Loved the experience - Our guide, Przemyslav Adam was amazing! He took us around the glacier, explained different ice hiking techniques and was entertaining us the whole way with a lot of nice to know information and jokes ! We loved our tour and couldn't recommend it more!
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Destination226214
May 31, 2025
Everything we hoped for and more! - The glacier is awe-inspiring and the tour allowed us to get to witness it up close with all it's hidden crevasses, cracks, rivers, ... Brook took the time to go over everything we needed to know safety-wise, always thinking one step ahead and keeping us on our toes. He did all that with a great mellowness and we were very happy to have routes the glacier with him!
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B5693crharryh
May 29, 2025
The best tour in Iceland - Bucket List - Wow…… what a fantastic experience & our best tour in Iceland by far. Przemek was an outstanding tour guide, with tons of really cool information about the region & glaciers. He was also super careful to make sure we were safe at all times. We would recommend this tour to everyone who visits Iceland & it is truly an experience you will never forget.
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Plounezienne
May 28, 2025
Beautiful exit on the glacier - Beautiful walk on the glacier with Camille, our guide. She was in good care, her advice still relevant. She brought us to some interesting places. We came back with beautiful photos.
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Tomya835
May 26, 2025
magic - Incredibly moment, perfect guide speaks several languages nothing to say! Super nice I highly recommend!!!
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From $160
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).