Vatnajökull Guided Beginner Glacier Walk with 4x4 Transfer

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore Iceland's incredible glaciers with our most popular glacier hiking tour. This tour is perfect for those looking for a quick introduction to glacier hiking in Iceland. Our 4x4 vehicles brings us all the way to the edge of the glacier. After a short hike to reach the ice, your guide will show you how to use your crampons and ice axe.

We will spend an hour hiking and exploring the stunning Falljökull glacier, famous for its incredibly gorgeous icefall. Your guide will tell you plenty of stories about the glacier, its ice features and the scenic valley, which is surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in Iceland!

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Supporting a Small Local Company

Crampons, Ice Axe and other safety equipment

4x4 Transportation

Carbon Neutralised Tour

Expert Local Glacier Guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional fee of 1500 ISK.

Limited rain gear is also available on location for rental

Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.

What To Expect

Your guide will meet you at our meeting van at Freysnes, before transferring by SuperJeep to Falljökull glacier before heading up on the ice.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Glacier Encounter

Reviews

4.97

99 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had an excellent time...
David L,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an excellent time on this tour and our guide Kish was very knowledgeable. It was both of our first times walking on a glacier but felt very comfortable thanks to the guide.
Great experience, not sure I'd call it easy
Heidi K,
Jul 13, 2018
- Viator
5.00
Great hike, the guide was really knowledgeable and we got to experience the different terrains. It was a highlight of our trip for sure. Two issues though, with Viator, not the local tour company: first, not sure this should be rated as easy, as it can be quite challenging at times; second, the time was wrong, this started at 1030, not 930.