Skaftafell Adventure Tour - 5-Hour Expedition

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

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Prepare yourself for an unforgettable and frozen adventure from Skaftafell National Park. This is the perfect opportunity for those who want to experience a long hiking adventure on Falljökull, "The Falling Glacier", part of Vantajökull, Europe's largest glacier. We will use different techniques to explore far into the glacier to make sure you let the ice fall amaze you and the breathtaking scenery leave you speechless.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Dress according to weather

Good to have energy snacks

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Coffee and Chocolates

All safety gear for glacier hike

All activities

Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)

Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)

Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)

Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)

Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)

Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas

What To Expect

After a short 10 min. ride on the famous “Tröll Bus”, you’ll immerse yourself in the glacier and begin a short hike to the ice cap. Once there, your guide will explain how to get geared up and what the safest practices to walk on a glacial surface. Once you have your crampons and all necessary equipment on it’s time to take to the ice and begin the adventure. As you get into the glacier outlet, the majestic features of the natural world amaze you. Falljökull is a glacial tongue from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. The icefall in the area is unique on earth and the further you get, the more it will blow your mind. The out-worldly scenery is comprised the ice formations in the area: deep crevasses, pale moulins, and even ice sculptures. The further we continue exploring, the more the beautiful it gets. Since we’re going to be so high up, we will be able to observe panoramas over Skaftafell National Park, that has gained fame in the last years for being the location for many films and shows. Note that you spend approximately 3 hours and a half hours on the glacier during this expedition.

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Skaftafell Adventure Tour - 5-Hour Expedition

Reviews

4.95

185 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

176

Don’t let the crowds keep you from doing it
Holden P,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing guides making the experience very enjoyable. It was raining and cloudy, which could have really dampened the experience - but it was completely unique and a lot of interesting views- like most things in the area this was very popular in the summer, so it did feel a bit like grand central station on the glacier, but once we got higher the crowds thinned, which I was grateful for.
5 hour hike was fantastic
Greg L,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We went back and forth about the different tours and ended up taking the longer 5 hour tour. It was definitely the right choice. We saw where the 4 hour tours went to and we got to go much further up on the glacier to the ice wall. Our guide was terrific about teaching everyone how to use the equipment and about the glacier itself. It was an excellent trip overall.
Fun time!
pinky s,
Aug 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time with Phillip as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and kept us all safe while showing us a great time. It was nice that they had multiple guides so it felt small. We had a larger group in our tour, but only 8 (including our family of 4) in Phillip’s group so it made it more intimate and easier to feel safe.
Skaftafell Glacier Hike
Stephanie P,
May 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This tour was fantastic, 10/10 would do it again. It's incredible to be on the glacier and the views were amazing. We got to rappel down a crevasse and explore different areas of the glacier. We always felt safe and the pace was good. General FYI---the temperature on the glacier is about the same as on the ground, so dress accordingly before putting the gear on
Great views- Great hike- NIIICE
Scott Y,
Apr 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience. Augustine was our guide and he was perfect! He was patient and explained everything that we needed to do. I would suggest eating a good breakfast before you go, and pack some snacks and water. You have to have ankle covering hiking boots or you will have to use theirs. If you aren’t in good shape, you may struggle. It was moderate for us and we hike/work out regularly.