Skaftafell Glacier Explorer - Extended Small Group Trek
Overview
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5 hours
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A longer glacier hiking adventure with a certified glacier guide. Hike on Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajokull glacier, - Icelands largest glacier! Your certified glacier guide will provide you with interesting information about the formation and history of the glacier.
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
Minimum age is 14 years old and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory (available to rent)
Please dress in layers and wear warm, waterproof clothing.
Note that waterproof pants, waterproof jacket and hiking boots can be rented at the meeting point for a small fee.
We provide all safety gear. Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe size 35-50 EU. Those with a different shoe size are unfortunately unable to participate.
This tour is rated as moderate. Guests should be prepared to hike ~8km over uneven terrain
What To Expect
This longer glacier hike takes you to Falljökull, one of the outlets of the mighty Vatnajökull - Europe's largest glacier. We hike through a path of blue-ice and dramatic fromations, surrounded by the ever-changing landscape carved by the glacier. Our friendly and knowledgeable guides are with you every step of the way as we discover Falljökulls icy magic. This tour meets at our Skaftafell booking center. Skaftafell is located 327km (203 miles) from Reykjavík. The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west and Höfn, 130km to the east. From here, we board a 4x4 bus that takes us to the foot of the glacier.
Options
From Skaftafell
Choose departure time below: : Meeting point: Skaftafell parking lot (Further details will be available on your voucher)
What‘s Included
4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier
Certified glacier guide
Small group guarentee
Professional glacier gear (crampons, ice pick, helmet, harness)
Expertly guided glacier hike on Falljökull
Food & drink are not included. We reccommend bringing snacks, lunch, and water
Sturdy hiking boots are required for this tour (available to rent for a fee if needed)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Skaftafell Glacier Hike
AmitBabaria,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing glacier hike experience. The guides were amazing. And we cane out in awe of the whole trek. Its an easy trek that we chose because of the kids and totally worth it
Awesome experience!
William F,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely cool and fun tour! We had an amazing guide who showed us amazing natural features and gave interesting information about the formation of the glacier. This is an exceptionally unique and cool adventure!
Our guide (Gio?) was...
Rebecca P,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide (Gio?) was amazing. He was so enthusiastic and friendly and scouted out really cool areas to look out. There was no pressure to keep a certain pace and we stayed out longer than expected on the glacier. A once in a lifetime experience and exceeded my expectations. Ended up around a 7km hike with lots of undulations and some steeper ascents.
Glacier Hike
Y3483IAc lineb,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a 6-hour Hike on the glacier with Kevin. It was an unforgettable experience and we learnt a lot about the glacier and how to safely hike on it. Kevin was an amazing and very enthusiastic guide. Thank you!
Amazing experience
Voyage259583,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great time for my wife and myself! Dom was an amazing guide through the glacier.
Amazing walk on the glacier
C9604LXnoeld,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the "Arctic Adventures: Glacier Explorer" tour and it was amazing. We booked last minute (night before the tour) to make sure we have sunny weather and it turned out to be amazing. Our guide, Kevin, was really caring for everyone to have a good time and went the extra mile to make sure we can see more of the glacier. We had a wonderful time, thank you for guiding us!
Fantastic
D5009RFgl,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything is perfect. We had an extra guide that took us through the glacier and explained how it works, erosion and the impact of global warming. Beautiful excursion by its landscapes, magical by the life of the glacier and informative.
Amazing hike with a great guide
sleshnyc,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing. Our guide Christian was incredible. This is a good all day hike and you have to be in decent shape but man is it worth it. If you can only do one do this. Don’t do the ice caves. It sucked.
Great glacier tour with Arctic Adventures!
kassidym469,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour! Our tour guides Vero and a gentlemen (blanked on his name, sorry!) were absolutely amazing working together to keep the group safe while having fun. They found some crevasses and caves for us to explore and were extremely knowledgeable of the history surround Iceland and the glacier. Highly recommend!
Unimaginable beauty.....Extraordinary experience! An absolute MUST DO!
roselV7950RE,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the most extraordinary moments in my life thus far. Jergus was our fearless guide and he was amazing. I really cannot express adequately how incredible he was. He was extremely upbeat, kept everyone motivated and positive and extended support and amazing kindness to all. We experienced two ice caves within the glacier, repelling a bit, learning to climb with the toe spike (don't remember the technical term) of the crampon, walk within the serac, and climb much higher onto the glacier than expected (full five hour hike). I felt like I was truly within an ice castle from Disney's Frozen. The group size is small and our individual group was fantastic! Hands down the best experience of Iceland and one of my top from all of my travel experiences combined!!
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