Skaftafell Adventure Tour - 5-Hour Expedition
Overview
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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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
201 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience in Iceland! 🗻
L7315LMariannal,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous about a 5-hour glacier hike. But from the very first moment, our guide Jan put every worry to rest. He was warm, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel both safe and genuinely exciting. The glacier is absolutely stunning. Walking across Vatnajökull, surrounded by electric blue ice and dramatic crevasses, felt surreal, like stepping onto another planet. Jan brought it all to life with stories about the glacier’s formation, its changes over time, and fun facts that kept us engaged the entire way. He has such an obvious love for this landscape and it’s completely contagious. What I appreciated most was how attentive he was to everyone in the group. He checked in constantly, adjusted the pace when needed, and made sure we all got the most out of every single moment on the ice. Never once did I feel unsafe or out of my depth. My husband and I have done a lot of travel, and this ranks among the very best experiences we’ve ever had. The kind of day you talk about for years. If you’re heading to Iceland’s south coast, do not skip this tour ; and specifically request Jan if you can. He is the real deal. Ten stars if I could. 🌟🧊
Highly recommend if visiting Iceland!
Miguelv0403,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Where do I even begin? The Skaftafell 5-Hour Expedition completely exceeded every expectation I had. From the moment we laced up our crampons to the final steps back off the ice, this was one of the most awe-inspiring experiences of my life. Our guide Jan was absolutely exceptional. His knowledge of the glacier, its history, and the surrounding landscape was incredible — he answered every question with enthusiasm and clearly has a deep passion for this place. What really stood out was how comfortable he made everyone feel. Our group had people of varying fitness levels, and Jan paced things perfectly, making sure no one felt rushed or left behind while still keeping the adventure thrilling for the more experienced hikers. The glacier itself is breathtaking, vivid blue ice formations, and views that photos simply cannot do justice. Jan pointed out details we never would have noticed on our own and shared fascinating insights about how the glacier has changed over the years. Safety was clearly the top priority throughout, and you could tell that Jan’s expertise and calm confidence kept the whole group at ease even on the more challenging sections. If you’re visiting Iceland’s south coast, this tour is non-negotiable. And if you get the chance to book with Jan as your guide; jump on it. He made this trip truly unforgettable. Highest possible recommendation!
The BEST day ever!! You must do this tour!
929blythew,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolute MUST DO when in Iceland! Our tour guide Marco was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we had lots of fun. The views were magical, I’d definitely recommend doing the 5 hour over the 3 hour tour as there’s so much to see. The walking pace was great, with plenty of breaks to enjoy the views and take lots of pics. A big thanks to the Troll.is team for the best day ever!
Hike through the ice
erosf571,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience among one of the largest glaciers in Europe in the company of Thomas, our guide. Very competent and professional. Highly recommended
Fabulous❤️🖤❤️🖤
robertaaJ5425CH,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous experience, ultra recommended ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful experience on the glacier with Tommaso
W9662GYemiliom,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience with Tommaso who was an unparalleled guide!
Rainy glacier hike.
Scousecolumbus,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The organisers had to change our initial plan due to weather deterioration. We instead did a glacier hike where we went to see the ica cave. Our guide Anna was very knowledgeable, passionate about the environment that we were stepping foot on and kept the morale of the group going even while the icelandic weather was bad. We managed to do the hike in the rain but our guide continued to check on everyone's condition regularly to make sure no one got too cold. The facilities were good with hot drinks free and the transport was comfortable. Thank you Anna for the adventure.
Amazing experience! Thank you, Camino!
Daydream32395366853,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the 5-hour glacier hike with Camino, and it was the highlight of our trip. The hike was challenging for me; I fell several times and seriously considered turning back. However, Camino was incredibly patient and encouraged us to push through. Without her, we would have missed out on the spectacular views at the top. Highly recommended!
Fantastic!!
BenedettaPoli96,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful, the guide Hajnal was very good, he explained the history of the glacier. He left us time to take pictures and enjoy the wonder of this place! Truly unique!
Wind is not my friend
Camille H,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Cancelled because of high winds. I will have to come back again in the months of May, June or July. Thanks
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