Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, on this unforgettable adventure. A 4x4 vehicle transports you from Skaftafell to the glaciers edge. Then, led by an experienced guide, you’ll walk across shimmering ice and journey to a natural blue ice cave. Towering ice ridges, dramatic crevasses, and sweeping glacier views make every step feel like you’ve entered another world. This tour safely blends the thrill of exploration with the raw beauty of nature.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in cold weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 8 years old and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
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.
Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure (rentals available for a fee)
This tour is rated as easy, but guests should be prepared to hike ~3km over uneven terrain.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet your expert glacier guide at our Skaftafell base in Vatnajökull National Park, gear up with crampons, helmet and ice axe, and set off for an unforgettable adventure Fallsjökull, an outlet of the mighty Vatnajökull - Iceland's largest glacier. A short 4x4 ride takes you to the glacier’s edge, where you’ll get a full safety briefing before stepping onto the ice. Hike across a dazzling frozen landscape of crevasses, ice ridges and sweeping mountain views, then visit a naturally formed blue ice cave - the photogenic highlight of the tour. You’ll have time to explore inside and capture incredible photos of the ice walls. Expect about 1.5–2 hours on the glacier at an easy pace on uneven terrain, making this a fantastic experience for active travelers with no prior glacier experience.
What‘s Included
Specialized glacier equipment (glacier crampons, walking ice axe, harness, helmet)
Small group experience
4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier
Certified glacier guide
Glacier hike & natural ice cave visit
Food and drinks
Clothing. Waterproof pants, jacket and hiking boots available to rent for a small fee
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Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great adventure
lucak900,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on an unexpectedly private guided tour on February 2nd. We had a really good time with our tour guide, Lucy, she was sweet, informative and we had a good talk. The glacier was beautiful and for a first time on a glacier the tour was the perfect amount of challenge for us.
Glacier tour with Arctic Adventure.
W7405VAkevinc,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so grateful and lucky to have Ola to be our guide today. She is very professional and the most important, she has a really good sense of humor which makes the trip even better. Ola always care about the safety of everyone. The glacier walk is amazing. We are very lucky to have a good weather along the way. Thanks again to all the staff members in Arctic Adventure. Definitely the best choice to have an amazing glacier tour.
Excursion to the glacier
l aner424,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a wonderful experience, a timeless moment that will be etched in our memory!! We were lucky enough to have time at the rendezvous. Thanks to Ola our guide without whom nothing would have been the same!!
Cool experience
Quest67783448779,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was fun hiking on the glacier. Our tour guide Martin did a great job! The cave was a bit disappointing and smaller than expected.
Unforgettable experience
waiyeechristinal,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The glacier hike was well organized, safe, and incredibly scenic. Our guide Ola was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the hike. Walking on the glacier, seeing deep blue ice and ice cave, was truly breathtaking.
Cool Experience
U9272ILdenisel,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time hiking the Glacier with Arctic Adventures. They were very professional and had adequate gear, crampons, helmet and ice axe. Our guide was great and we had perfect weather during our glacier trekking. There was a small ice cave that we walked into which was cool and hiked through some crevasses. We booked three tours with Arctic Adventures and had an exceptional experience with all of them.
A breathtaking experience
alancV2681BV,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull was indeed a breathtaking experience. From a once in a lifetime opportunity to enter mesmerising ice caves and gorgeous crevices in the glacier's ice, I found myself surrounded by stunning icescapes that truly flaunt the beauty of Iceland's nature. We had two incredible tour guides, Ola and Marketa, who were professional, engaging, and experienced. I felt confident that I was in good hands and I highly encourage this experience to the readers of this review.
extremely fun very worth it
S4990COrebekahc,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00hiking up a glacier is possibly one of the coolest (pun intended) things you can do while travelling! marketa and ola were the best tour guides we could have asked for, they made the tour so fun and memorable!
Literally and metaphorically the coolest thing I’ve ever done!
megantT5516DS,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience with Arctic Adventures. The team ensured safety at all times and was helpful when teaching us how to put on the crampons. The tour did not feel rushed at all, we went at golden hour and the views were spectacular! Shoutout to our guides, Ola and Marketa for being so outgoing and friendly throughout the entire session, definitely made our tour memorable. It is my first time in a cave and hiking on a glacier and I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Great glacier hike with ice cave
saarv2022,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and impressive tour with nice guide (Ola). She gave good explanations and also provided extra challenges where we wanted.
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