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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Explore Vatnajökull, Europe's Largest Glacier, in a Small Group Tour
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Embark on a thrilling small group tour to Skaftafell National Park and hike up Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Explore stunning ice formations and crevasses with a certified guide.
Embark on a thrilling small group tour to Skaftafell National Park and hike up Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Explore stunning ice formations and crevasses with a certified guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell - Vatnajökull stands as Europe’s largest glacier and hosts Iceland’s highest mountain range, including the country’s tallest peak, Hvannadalshnúkur. On this glacier walk, participants will discover stunning ice formations and moulins, gaining insights into glacier formation and their dynamic nature.
- Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell - Vatnajökull stands as Europe’s largest glacier and hosts Iceland’s highest mountain range, including the country’s tallest peak, Hvannadalshnúkur. On this glacier walk, participants will discover stunning ice formations and moulins, gaining insights into glacier formation and their dynamic nature.
What's Included
- Small Group (12 Participants Max)
- Short Drive to the Glacier Outlet
- Certified Glacier Guide
- All the Necessary Glacier Equipment: Helmets, Harness, and Ice Axe
- Coffee and Chocolates
- Small Group (12 Participants Max)
- Short Drive to the Glacier Outlet
- Certified Glacier Guide
- All the Necessary Glacier Equipment: Helmets, Harness, and Ice Axe
- Coffee and Chocolates
What's Not Included
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Additional Information
Embark on a three-hour trek up a section of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, nestled in Skaftafell National Park. Take in the awe-inspiring natural landscapes that have sparked the imagination of countless filmmakers. Along with a group of up to 12 individuals, you’ll have the chance to traverse the untamed beauty of the ice…
Embark on a three-hour trek up a section of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, nestled in Skaftafell National Park. Take in the awe-inspiring natural landscapes that have sparked the imagination of countless filmmakers. Along with a group of up to 12 individuals, you’ll have the chance to traverse the untamed beauty of the ice structures and crevices, supervised by an accredited guide.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 8 years
Location
Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell
Be at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time. If you arrive after departure time your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded. Meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell on Maps. Driving time from Reykjavik is around 4 hours and a half in good weather conditions.
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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(575 Ratings)
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Vagambonviaggio
Aug 24, 2025
Guide and organization 10+, then the blow of C... Sun Full without wind - Wonderful experience well beyond my wildest expectations. The guide, Anka, a girl rep. Czech who has been living in Iceland since 2011 was very good. Not intrusive exhaustive in patient but not protracted explanations. Really good. Then what about it we had a cheeky fortune, it was sunny, there was no wind and the group was not small, it just didn't exist, it was just me and my wife. We climbed to almost under the Icefall, memorable :-) ;-) 😉
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Allison
Aug 16, 2025
Great guide & great experience!! - our guide gerard was great! the trip overall was very easy and beginner friendly. my husband and I are not beginners but we still enjoyed learning and exploring all on and around the glacier. we even got to rent hiking books for free as you cannot wear tennis shoes, the clampons don’t fit well with them. ended the trip with some yummy hot chocolate!
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Craigsv7566em
Aug 13, 2025
Unforgettable Experience - We just returned from a trip around the ring road and we included the "Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike". Our whole trip had so many highlights but this was definitely up there. Our guide, Gerard from Barcelona, was fantastic and took very good care of everyone. He was knowledgeable and patient. The hike itself was incredible and to have to opportunity to walk on the glacier and experience it up close is a memory I will keep forever. In terms of the hike - my Garmin recorded about 4.5kms however - it also records 200m of elevation gain. Walking on the ice with crampons made most of the uphill very manageable but note that the walk up onto the glacier BEFORE you put on crampons is REALLY steep (and you have to come back down the same area too). Also - assuming its not raining or super windy, your likely going to build up some body heat on this hike so be prepared for layers, at times we were really warm! No complaints overall - the crew at Troll.is are brilliant. The Hof meeting point DOES have 2 bathrooms too.
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Bshields2015
Aug 9, 2025
Excellent glacier tour for a family with kids - My family (kids age 14 and 11) did the 3-hour glacier hike in early July. The tour was well organized and a great hike for everyone! Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure that everyone was able to hike at the right pace, take pictures, and provide information on the glacier and the area in general. It is easy to find right off the ring road. We did a 3pm tour which was a great time of day for the scenery and then were able to drive to our hotel just west of Vik and arrive at dinner time. The hike goes pretty high up the glacier to the point that you don't feel like you are just walking along the base, but actually get a very complete experience. The kids even got to drink water running off the glacier (picture). The 3 hour tour was the perfect amount of time for our family and everything was really well run and organized. I highly recommend this tour.
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Tommasocr2393qa
Aug 8, 2025
DA adventure at least once - Educational and fascinating experience. The hike can be safely made even DA unprepared people. The guides and staff were friendly and helpful.
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Allison_k
Jul 29, 2025
Very fun and amazing views! - So much fun! Amazing views, great ice hiking and awesome guide. The hike was somewhat challenging but not difficult. Everyone on the tour had a fantastic experience!
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Luigipr965tm
Jul 29, 2025
THE GLACIER WITH ERIC IS THE TOP - Exciting hike in a spectacular landscape, between ice and wilderness. Our ERIC guide was exceptional: knowledgeable, passionate and always attentive to the safety of the group. if you can, ask to be accompanied by the same guide: it really makes a difference! (Unlike others I don't want to name)
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Laura_r
Jul 28, 2025
3 hour tour of glacier - Hike of a glacier with a guide. We were
Lucky enough to have Eric. He was a great guy who kept us entertained. We arrived to the Troll travel area, were fitted with a harness, cramp one for our boots and a helment and pick. We had a beautiful day so no need to rent water proof pants or a jacket (though they were available). Short drive to the hiking area then a 30 minute hike to the bottom of the glacier. Great exploration of the glacier then a hike back.
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Tourist31784421472
Jul 25, 2025
Amazing experience and fantastic guide Eric - It was amazing experience! Eric is very friendly guide who told us a lot of interesting about glaciers. We really recommend this tour for those who never visited glaciers. It's attractive, informative and you can feel it was fantastic adventure after you come back.
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Shaindy
Aug 19, 2025
Great experience - Gorgeous hike! The gear was great and the tour was well organized. Such a cool experience! Wish our guide was a bit friendlier though....
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