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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Skaftafell
Glacier walk on Falljökull glacier
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
Options
Blue Ice Experience
Reviews
572 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The glacier hike was...
Jenny C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The glacier hike was absolutely unforgettable. The views were breathtaking from start to finish, with stunning blue ice formations and incredible mountain scenery all around. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience feel safe and exciting at the same time. The hike itself was challenging enough to feel adventurous but still manageable for beginners. Walking across the glacier was something I’ll never forget — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an amazing outdoor adventure and unique memories.
Beautiful hike
Neil B,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really cool and memorable experience! The glacier hike was more physically demanding than I expected—definitely bring a decent level of fitness and comfortable hiking boots. I overdressed slightly and ended up getting quite warm from the activity, so fewer layers would have been ideal. We had a couple of minor equipment issues, but our guide handled them quickly and professionally. That said, this is absolutely an activity where a strong guide makes all the difference. The glacier had far more hidden dangers than it appears from the surface, and our guide’s deep knowledge of the area and the ice was impressive and reassuring. Highly recommend doing this with a reputable company and an experienced guide—you’ll feel safe while having an unforgettable adventure.
The WOW moment
448aneter,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From fear to one of the best experiences of my life! At the beginning, I was honestly very scared, but our guide immediately made everything feel easier with his jokes, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for hiking and his work. He created such a great atmosphere that I slowly forgot about my fear and started truly enjoying the adventure. During the hike, it was incredibly interesting listening to all the stories and facts about the glacier and Iceland. The views were absolutely unreal, and the whole experience became something I will never forget. What started as fear turned into an incredible, once in a lifetime adventure. I’m so happy I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and I would definitely do it again! I highly recommend this tour, especially with our amazing guide Przemyslav.🏔️⛰️ It was truly a WOW moment! ✨✨✨✨
Breathtaking, and epic, glacier adventure!
heidie818,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the most epic excursion and once in a lifetime experience., our guide, Jezierek, was simply amazing! He made sure all of us used the right techniques to get up and down the glacier, even though my husband and I are an older couple, he made the excursion completely manageable. He was so funny, informative, and really made our journey so excellent. I could not recommend this excursion enough, and if you can do it, you absolutely should! Best thing we’ve done in Iceland so far!
Walking on the glacier
Raffaele C,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was easy to book and interesting to participate in the glacier excursion. Our guide was professional and nice
Glacier hike
lucasman5,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spontaneous adventure that turned out super fun!! Przemyslav was an amazing guide and very informative
Very nice experience
F5133VNpaulineg,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience with our guide Przemyslav, an unusual view, regular explanations about glaciers and a good mood throughout the hike! Thank you to him for this very good time and this beautiful discovery.
Very nice!
I8293OQgabrielw,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely unforgettable experience up on the Glacier. Booking was really simple, the team were really friendly, and the equipment provided was high quality - all for a really affordable price. Extra shout out to the customer services team for being able to change the date of my booking at really short notice. As a group of 4 strangers, we were given a personal tour of the glacier, taught all sorts of cool facts, and given a chance to try our hand at ice-climbing, all at a pace and level that suited us. Przemyslav is a fantastic guide with a real passion for the outdoors, an absolute expert on all things mountaineering, and an all round really cool guy. Highly recommend the Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing at Skaftafell for anyone looking for a genuine adventure, and something a lot cooler than the traditional tourist experience. Very nice!
Unique glacier experience
163stelab,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really nice experience, I definitely recommend it! Angelika was an excellent guide, she was helpful with everyone, always ensuring that we’re safe, and fun!
Our guide made the...
Lorenzo B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide made the experience! Easy hiking combined with an interesting learning experience, Ágúst was extremely well prepared.
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