Glacier Tour: Vatnajokull's Ultimate Experience

Embark on a 3.5-hour small group adventure on Vatnajokull Glacier, exploring its wonders with a certified guide. Discover the formation of glaciers while enjoying panoramic views of Skaftafell National Park. Perfect for an easy hike on a glacier!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skaftafell - This tour is a easy glacier hiking tour suitable for most people in fair condition that allows travellers to explore the magnificent icy world of one of Vatnajokull’s outlet glaciers.
What's Included
  • Guided glacier tour
  • Small group guarantee
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Specialized glacier gear
What's Not Included
  • Food & drinks
  • Hiking boots (Available for rent)
Additional Information

Experience the unparalleled beauty of one of Vatnajokull’s outlet glaciers on this small group adventure that lasts 3.5 hours. With a certified glacier guide accompanying you, delve deep into what this ever-moving glacier has to showcase. As you take in the expansive vistas of Vatnajokull Glacier and Skaftafell National Park, your guide will engage you…

Location
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp)
Departure Point: Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park (next to the Visitor Center). Directions: Skaftafell is located just off of the main ring road, on road #998. Skaftafell is approximately 4.5-5 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barny68
Jun 10, 2025
Should you make - It was a great experience with great views despite the rainy weather. You should definitely do it while you are in Iceland.
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Virginiahi2064ty
May 29, 2025
Glacier hike - Our guide Hajnal was great! Amazing person! I really enjoyed this activity. Spectacular views! This is a lifetime achievement for me to walk in the glacier! Hajnal I will always remember you. My special angel!
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Lisa_g
May 16, 2025
Glacier Hike - Hike is somewhere between easy and moderate. It was amazing and we had the BEST guide and would tell anyone coming to Iceland to do this.
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Janmr2989fk
May 8, 2025
Wonderful guide, great experience! - Our glacier guide was Hajnal. The trip was amazing despite the weather and Hajnal made sure we were all safe and enjoyed ourselves. She was extremely professional. Thank you Hajnal - you are the best!
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Juliaej1398dl
Apr 29, 2025
Glacial wonder - We had an amazing tour with Indra as our guide. The glacier tour was the highlight of our family holiday and the glacier itself was eerily beautiful. The tour was information packed and felt completely safe under our guides instruction
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Davidea4143mo
Apr 29, 2025
Great trip on the glacier. - The trip was fantastic. Organisation great, guide Indra was brilliant- friendly, knowledgable and professional. Would highly recommend. Doing a different trip with Arctic Adventures tomorrow!
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Andypp4076sa
Apr 10, 2025
Literally a trip of a lifetime - It would be no exaggeration to say this was a trip of a lifetime. It's about an hour to hike to the glacier and it's steep, really steep, so even though this says it's easy, it's relative to your age. My 68 year old father in law with a slightly dodgy heart did it, but it was at the edge of what he can do. That said, I'd definitely recommend Arctic Adventures. There are loads of tours but we were very happy with them. The guide made sure everyone had a great time despite the disparity of fitness within our group. His knowledge and passion for the glaciers really stood out, as did his thoroughness for safety. We explored some of the crevices within the glacier, hiked past Moulins and had plenty of opportunities for photos. Really couldn't recommend this enough.
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Tracyz322
Apr 4, 2025
Hike a glacier while you can! - The staff were great! Fun, knowledgeable, conscientious, friendly! We did the easy hike with Sarah and we felt supported and safe and the experience was one of a kind. We hiked a glacier! In another 10 years it may not be in existence due to climate change. Do it!
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Venture33382416914
May 26, 2025
Beautiful glacier tour with small group - Nice trip on the glacier.. beautiful nature and friendly guide .. small group which was very pleasant. Definitely recommended
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Richardfd1143zz
Apr 13, 2025
Skaftafell hike - Arctic adventure changed trip to the afternoon due to the wind in the morning. Good call on their part. Guides were fantastic. Knowledgeable, safety conscious and put us first. Great trip.
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From $114
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).