Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Maze Adventure (Small Group)
Overview
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4 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
Leave the standard tourist trails behind and step into a surreal world of deep blue canyons and frozen corridors. This is not your average glacier walk. The Crevasse Labyrinth is an exclusive route through the ice of Falljökull, where Europe’s largest glacier (Vatnajökull) spills down the mountainside. Led by certified glacier guides, you’ll navigate a maze of shimmering blue ice walls and jagged formations that most visitors only see from a distance. Towering blue ice walls and winding crevasses create a surreal, immersive experience.
This tour combines the wonder of a glacier hike with the beauty of blue ice caves - accessible year-round and perfect for all experience levels. Whether you're a nature lover, first-time explorer, or photographer, safely discover Iceland’s icy heart up close.
Don’t miss one of the most unforgettable and photo-worthy adventures in Iceland.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers should be prepared to walk approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 200-250 meters (650–820 ft). While the tour is rated as easy and suitable for most fitness levels, there is a moderate amount of walking over uneven glacier terrain.
We provide all safety gear. Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure. Rentals are available for a fee if required.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Skaftafell
Our journey begins at the Arctic Adventures Skaftafell Booking Hut , where you’ll meet your guide and fellow explorers. From here, we drive about 11 km to the Fallsjökull glacier tongue, gear up, and set off on a ~4 km adventure through the glacier labyrinth.
Vatnajokull Glacier
Vatnajökull, in the Vatnajökull National Park, is the second largest glacier in Europe, and largest glacier and National Park in Iceland! We explore Falljökull, an outlet of the mighty Vatnajökull.
What‘s Included
Certified Glacier Guide
Vatnajökull National Park Fee
4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier
Beginner-friendly guided glacier hike
Safety Equipment: Glacier Crampons, Walking Axe, Helmet, Harness
Snacks
Bottled water
Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are required (available to rent for a fee)
Glacier crampons fit sizes 35-50EU. For safety reasons, those with smaller shoe size cannot join
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Maze Adventure (Small Group)
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time !
genesism477,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had so much fun exploring the glacier and our guide Martin was great, very kind and informative. So happy we decided to do this tour !
Suggestive
cosimog923,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, the guide Olà very nice and prepared, really nice and suggestive place, Iceland offers truly unique and incredible emotions
Do it!!!
Rachael Z,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience! We had a fantastic guide, and really got to see some unique parts of the glacier. The crevasses weren’t as deep as they were in 2019 when we did a similar tour, but the guides did a great job of letting us see the coolest parts of this massive glacier that were open to the public! Our kids (ages 10-17) said this was the coolest excursion we did on the whole trip!
Great tour with Jan
V D,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During our holiday in Iceland, we did this tour. It was easy to manage. Our guide, Jan, told us so many interesting things about the glacier, the ice and its color, the ice labyrinth, and much more. It was a super exciting tour and we had a lot of fun. With Jan, it felt like being with a very good friend. Thank you so much, Jan, it was a pleasure meeting you.
Glacier adventure in the beautiful crevasses of Iceland
L42IOrossc,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience and perfect for a family. My daughters are 12 and 13 and really the great outdoors. This was a new experience and from start to finish it was a great activity. Our Ana Moralez was probably the best guide I have come across. She was very friendly, adaptable to any requests but also kept the group fully informed. A rare blend when on in an area which could be dangerous without a strong leader. I recall Ana was helping a few stray tourists from another company's group since their guide was not watching out. The areas we explored had the most blue-ish ice I have come across. We got some great photos and videos by Ana and amazing memories that will stay with us for life. Thank you Arctic Adventure and Ana.
Total disappointment. Too bad.
alexpial4,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Too bad. They changed our excursion at the last minute and on top of that it was super basic what we did. Not at all compensate the 100€ paid. We wouldn't repeat.
Easy and fun glacier walk
veronicasV2164CI,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walking on a glacier was a unique experience! Our guide Jan was very fun and helpful. My mom has mobility issues and he made sure she was always safe, while keeping a good sense of humor. Highly recommended!
Something unique in Iceland!
MexicanTrav,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, something unique that you must experience in Iceland that cannot be experienced in many countries of the world. We were lucky enough to have a great guide who spoke Spanish and quite friendly and enjoyable who explains and does a great job to make you feel comfortable in a totally new Mood like ice.
Awesome hike atop the...
Stuart D,,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome hike atop the glacier, fascinating changing landscape and excellent guide. Good amount of time, not too short or long.
Glacier Walk
Nata OnTheRoad YT,,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super friendly staff, nice short and quite easy hike (for me) beautiful views! I recommend it for family and begginers. If you want more sporty adventure I would go for a "harder" tour!
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