Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group

Overview

Available languages

Czech

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

• Certified guides

Our guides have certification from AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides).

• Small groups

The group size for our trips never exceeds 8 people.

• 4x4 drive

We will drive you all the way to the glacier. That means more time we can spend on ice.

• Evening departure (June - August)

If you want to avoid the crowds join us for our evening tour and enjoy the complete silence.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe

Weather dependent clothing

Hiking boots (Minimum size needed for our crampons is size 34 EUR)

Sunglasses

Backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks.

What To Expect

If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time spent on ice, we drive all the way to the terminus of Falljökull glacier in our 4×4 truck. Before you step on to the ice you will learn the proper way to put on and use the provided glacier gear. We aim to spend around one and a half hour on the ice, exploring moulins, crevasses and more other-wordly formations. Along the way your guide will share ineresting facts about these formations and the origins of the glacier as well as interesting local stories.

3 hours•Admission Not Applicable

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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group

Reviews

4.98

454 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

448

Wonderful tour with a...
Melissa B,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour with a terrific guide! Kate was delightful. The small group was perfect. Strongly recommend the first tour of the morning.
A Must Do! Didn't Dissappoint!
Michelle M,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing time and Javi was incredible! He was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! The view was spectacular and it was so much fun! A must do! The jeep ride was a blast too!
One of a kind experience
Hana K,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time in a small group, lead by Javi. It was not only stunning, but also very informative. Javi took us off the beaten path to show us a place where no one else goes. Slightly adventurous, but managable.
Great Adventure
Barbara B,
Oct 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We loved our hike. We got clear instructions on use of the crampons and what to expect on the glacier. We especially liked looking into the crevasse. One of our favorite activities in Iceland.
On top of the Glaciers
Ling S,
Sep 26, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Kallia was our guide for this tour. She was wonderful and gave us so much insight on the glaciers. We didn’t have a large group like the other tours we saw which gave us a more personalized experience. We had a great time exploring the beautiful glacier, taking time to take in the scenery, trying the refreshing glacial water. It was a memorable experience, highly recommend.