Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
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 spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vatnajokull Glacier
You want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. You are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). You wish to have a breathtaking view on the crevasses. This is tour is made for you than! We will drive you all the way to the glacier, teach you how to put on crampons and how to use an ice axe and then we will guide you through the labyrint of crevasses, moulins and water streams of the glacier. We are not gonna rush our way to the ice fall, so you will have time to get used to walking on crampons. We will do many stops on the way to explain all about how glaciers are formed, about their history and also a little bit about the area of Skaftafell and Örævi. Of course the guide will assist you with taking many photos from this adventure.
What‘s Included
Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
Guide
Weather dependent clothing
Hiking boots
Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
Sunglasses
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Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell
Reviews
149 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best day out!
L6356QSjessicak,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worth every penny! The guides were so knowledgeable and attentive. Felt like we had new friends by the end of the trip. A lot of thought is put into these trips and the team did everything they could to ensure we had the best experience. Communication was fantastic too. The tour took about 5hours or more, we walked around 5k to the ABC caves. It was magical. Would 100% recommend and go back!
Unforgettable glacier hike with Jose
crazeecee,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down one of the highlights of our trip! We did the 5-hour glacier hike with Jose and loved every minute. He made sure we were well taken care of the whole way. Driving right up to the glacier (instead of hiking the long approach) was such a bonus. The blue crevices and views from the top were breathtaking. Can’t recommend it enough!
Just the right amount of family adventure.
GlobeTrotting545226,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun tour, traveled much further up the glacier than I imagined. Jose is a great guide. The right level of excitement for family.
Experience at the top and...
jeancedric t,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience at the top and very professional guide. Reservations very fast and easy. Location of the meeting very well indicated.
Outstanding hike
GoPlaces93111,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our hike was phenomenal. Our tour guide Kate was very knowledgeable and did a great job integrating information about the glacier and Iceland into the hike. She tailored the hike to the ability of our small group so that it kept my teenage boys challenged. Would highly recommend.
Wow!
DannyG98,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An awesome experience. The guide was fantastic. This was everything we hoped for. I'm very glad we chose this tour. I can't recommend it enough.
Incredible Experience!
I8592TJoliviab,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We lucked out by getting a small group of three for our tour, which was awesome. Our guide, Ásta, was so energetic, personable, and fun to go out with. This was a one in a lifetime experience that I definitely recommend to anyone visiting Iceland!
Amazing!
Passenger22214276639,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Once in a lifetime experience! Svana was an expert guide and provided lots of educational information. Highly recommend the small tour group. Perfect experience for creating memories.
Great glacier tour!
N2955CPlp,Oct 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the glacier adventure of 4.5 hours. The tour was amazing and the views were spectacular! Our guide Katharina was very nice and took pictures of our group which was fun. Definitely recommend it.
Our guide Javier was just...
Cynthia R,Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Javier was just amazing!!! He had so much knowledge and taught us a lot! This was the highlight of our trip and I am so excited that we had amazing weather too! It is definitely worth it to ride up close to the glacier instead of spending time hiking in. We were able to spend a lot of time actually on the glacier!
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