Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Step into a world of ice on this guided glacier walk from Skaftafell. Explore a breathtaking outlet of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, in a small group led by a certified guide. No experience needed — all gear is provided.
After meeting your guide in Skaftafell, you'll gear up and head onto the glacier, where you'll walk among towering ice formations, deep crevasses, and striking blue ice. Learn about glacial landscapes, volcanic forces, and how Iceland’s glaciers are formed and shaped.
This easy yet unforgettable adventure offers incredible photo opportunities, fascinating insights, and a safe way to experience one of Iceland’s most powerful natural wonders up close.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 10 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots
Boots and rain gear can be rented on location
What To Expect
Skaftafell
Glacier walk on Falljökull glacier
Options
Blue Ice Experience
What‘s Included
Guided glacier hike on an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull
Certified glacier guide
All necessary glacier gear
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
603 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun guide and beautiful experience!
78aleciar,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was seriously one of the best tours I have ever been on! Our guide Przemyslav was funny, knowledgeable, and truly made the hike along the glacier a unique experience. It was breathtaking and I learned so much along the way. I would highly recommend this guide and this tour to anyone visiting Iceland!
Fantastic glacier tour!
OnAir826231,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family loved this tour, mainly because we enjoyed our guide, Przemyslav! He made the trek out on the glacier interesting, informative, and added humor that made it fun! It was one of my favorite adventures in Iceland!
Fantastic trip with Pzemyslav!
chloehO5209UE,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I HAD THE BEST TIME WITH PRZEMYSLAV AS OUR LEADER. He made the glacier hike funny and informative. I felt safe because he knew exactly what to do and helped everyone no matter their skill level. Couldn’t have had a better experience. Thank you Pzemyslav!
Awesome Time
820anyam,Jul 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went with Przemyslav and he made the experience amazing!! We had so much fun with him and it was truly a once in a lifetime experience thanks to Przemyslav.
Weather forecast was for...
Jared B,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Weather forecast was for rain and it didn’t look promising but the reality was that despite a little rain it was an amazing experience. Guide was great and didn’t feel crowded or rushed with adequate time on the glacier for a beginners tour. Couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you
Very informational and entertaining
meganrS9710HA,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Przemyslav was a fantastic guide! He gave us great information about glaciers I never would've known about. They took pictures of our large group and made us laugh many times! I would recommend going on this tour.
Fantastic tour! Great experience!
S2370SBdennism,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour. The company was wonderfully helpful and responsive as we prepared for our trip and the glacier itself was stunning, but I must say that it was really our guide, Przemyslav, who made this experience truly memorable. He was genuinely enthusiastic and gregarious, was very knowledgeable about glaciation and local geology, interwove tales of Icelandic lore and mythology, and gave us experiences that we’ll remember forever. The group included people of diverse ages and athletic abilities and all of us felt safe, challenged and engaged. This is a real testament to his mountaineering skills. Bottom line, this was one of the great highlights of our Iceland trip. Thanks Icelandia, and thanks Prezemyslav!
Arrive early or they will leave without you!
DayTrip52268641254,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00BEWARE - if you arrive even 5 minutes late for this tour, they will leave without you and not refund your money! We were delayed due to a bridge closing. We called multiple times to let them know that we would arrive 6-10 minutes late for a 1:30 pm tour. They informed us that we should have arrived 20 minutes early (which they only state in the fine print of your ticket), and that they could not hold the tour. We arrived at 1:41 and they had already left! I am still fighting to get my money back for this expensive tour, not to mention the hours we drove to get to Skaftafell National Park. We ended up going with a competitor who was wonderful and accommodating, but these are expensive excursions, and I was definitely not counting on paying twice for the same trip. Extremely frustrating and disappointing, to say the least!!
Family favorite
Joanna K,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour guide! Awesome experience!!!!!
Strenuous! And difficult to find!
Maps02903293646,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Apple maps did not recognize the Skaftafell Base Camp, and instead took us to the wrong place. We eventually found it by putting "Icelandic Mountain Guides" into Google Maps. I see now there are GPS coordinates on the website, but the directions and coordinates weren't included in the emails sent to us. As a result of getting lost, we arrived around the start of our tour instead of 30 minutes early as we had intended. The guides were very brusque about it and rushed us through getting the equipment, which left us wondering if we would be safe doing the hike. It ended up being ok in terms of safety, but the hike itself was very strenuous and not as picturesque as we had hoped. My husband was under the impression that it was a family-friendly, relatively easy hike, but it definitely isn't appropriate for kids below 12 years of age, and it definitely wasn't easy. My husband and I are in our 50s and in decent shape, but we felt like were holding up the group and did not feel very supported by the guide during the hike.
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