Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Ice Cave Adventure and Demanding Half-Day Tour
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51 Ratings
Skaftafell
Embark on a demanding half-day tour to the Skaftafell Glacier, where you will explore a unique and natural ice cave. Traverse the glacier, marvel at its stunning formations, and capture unforgettable photos. Limited group size ensures a personalized experience.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skaftafell National Park - The tour departs from Skaftafell National Park, where the Glacier Bus will transport travelers to the glacier.
- Falljökull - Here, you will go on a glacier walk and visit a natural ice cave.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Certified glacier guide
- Use of glacier gear
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Please be mindful that this is an arduous journey involving a 5-hour hike. Reaching the Ice Cave entails considerable effort, but rest assured, the payoff is equally grand!
This tour lets you venture further than other glacier walks. Your path will run through the Falljökull outlet glacier and bring you to a distinct and natural ice cave, which is only accessible when accompanied by a knowledgeable glacier guide.
With a cap on the group size at 8 participants, we assure you an extraordinary and intimate glacier experience.
The journey begins at Skaftafell Base Camp, from where you will board the Glacier Bus that takes you till the glacier’s terminal face. You will be supplied with all essential glacier gear at no extra cost. The first leg of your journey begins with a brief hike to the glacier’s fringe, from where you initiate your traverse across the awe-inspiring glacier tongue, filled with expansive crevasses, fascinating ice formations and deep cauldron-like waters.
Upon reaching the cave, you will be granted ample time to capture as many photos as you wish, after which you will return across the glacier to the bus.
- This is not suitable for travelers with average/moderate fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with moderate physical fitness level
Location
Skaftafell
Be at location 20 minutes before departure.
The meeting point is at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp, located on the campsite in Skaftafell, next to the visitor centre.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(51 Ratings)
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Shaylab0
Mar 24, 2024
Incredible Ice Cave Glacier Hike Experience with Guide Silva - This was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Silvia, was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She greeted us warmly, and her passion for the glaciers and caves was evident from the get-go. Her expertise instilled a sense of confidence and safety in us throughout the hike, which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the stunning surroundings without any worries.
If you're looking for an incredible adventure in Iceland– you won't be disappointed with this tour!
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W8538zbvictorc
Mar 20, 2024
Unforgettable experience - We booked a 6 hour "Only the Brave" hike through the glacier and the ice cave with Soffia as our guide.
What a lovely experience ! Soffia took us safely out of the touristics areas and showed us the beauty of the glacier with unforgettable views.
The tour company was very serious and gave us all the gears that were needed, we departed in a small group of 8.
If you manage to get there one day, ask for a tour with Soffia as both her knowledge, her energy and her smile will lighten up your day.
Tour avaible 7/7 even on rainy days.
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Meander19266685665
Mar 2, 2024
Definitly recommended - With Soffia we had an incredibly friendly tour guide, in a good mood, but also very clear when it came to safety. The tour with seven participants was strenuous, but we were alone in the ice cave and on the glacier. Definitely recommended!
Klaus and Roswitha
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Kiriakio
Feb 15, 2024
Brilliant Ice Cave and Glacier Tour - The tour was more than we hoped for, although demanding, it was manageable and gave us a unique experience. Our guide, Andrea Fiocca, was informative, friendly and warm, and made feel safe at all times. He was very experienced and knowledgeable, and also enthusiastic. It was clear he loves showing the glacier.
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868anastasiiaz
Dec 6, 2023
Glacier hike: amazing experience - We took the most challenging hike out of all possible options. It included long walk on the glacier and visit of two ice caves. Our guide, Soffia, was amazing: in terms of security it was the highest priority for her, but in any case the walk was fun and entertaining. She knows a lot of interesting details about the glacier and gave tips for Iceland visit in general.
The hike included entering crevasses and going down to the cave using ropes, like on via ferrata.
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_m7128tq
Nov 30, 2023
Just Do this TOUR! - It was the best experience in Iceland. The guide was so friendly and constantly shared his experience and knowledge. He gave us a variety of experiences while prioritizing safety.
Seeing a glacier from afar and actually walking on it were very different experiences. I highly recommend this tour. And I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our BEST guide, ÁGÚST ATLI ATLASON.
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Alexmendes60
Nov 30, 2023
Great experience! - This tour was probably the highlight of our trip! The crew was amazing, very welcoming, our guide August - absolute legend! One of the best hike/adventure guides we ever had - explained everything with care, kept us safe and above everything was so much fun! We explored caves, threw iceblocks into kravasses and even played "drums" on frozen ponds. The hike was demanding but the breathtaking landscape was worth the effort!
Will be definetly coming back for another round!
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166coreyv
Nov 9, 2023
Great day on Vatnajökull - Had a fantastic experience in Skaftafell hiking along the base of the Vatnajökull glacier. Andrea was an excellent guide. Loved the education on this glacier, the volcanos, and the Iceland geology!
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Florentz218
Oct 22, 2023
Thank you Silvia! - Silvia was absolutely perfect in this job, so many things we learnt about glaciers and everything! I wanted to ask her for her number but my girlfriend was pissed of.
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U9422kimanonv
Oct 22, 2023
Thank you Silvia for a great time! - We went on the ice cave and glacier walk tour with Silvia and spent a super nice moment! Silvia was very nice and knowledgeable and gave us plenty of information about a world we knew nothing of. Loved it :)
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