Reconnect with the natural world in the amazing wilderness area of Skaftafell. Walk on a glacier as you explore the ice formations and deep crevasses of Vatnajökull.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Hike across the Vatnajökull glacier
Get breathtaking views of Skaftafell National Park
Learn how glaciers are formed and hear about the impact of global warming

Full description

Enjoy a frozen adventure in the wilderness of Skaftafell and hike across a stunning outlet glacier of Vatnajökull in the company of an expert guide. Get a short safety briefing and collect all the necessary equipment at the Skaftafell Terminal. Then, marvel at the majesty of the landscape on the short hike to the ice cap. Put on your crampons for security out on the ice. See different formations, including deep crevasses and ice sculptures, and get panoramic views over Skaftafell National Park. Learn how glaciers are formed and hear how their future is under threat as a result of global warming.

Get an introduction to more advanced stages of glacier hiking before heading back to Skaftafell Terminal.

Includes

Certified glacier guide
All necessary glacier equipment: helmet, harness, crampons and ice axes
Free Parking
A taste of pure glacial water
Small group experience

Not suitable for

Children under 12 years

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center by the main road. You can look up “Skaftafell Terminal” on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving direction.

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Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing

Know before you go

Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly with warm and waterproof clothes in layers
Hiking boots are available to rent if you don't have your own
Waterproof pants and jackets are available for rent

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 201 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.7/5

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100% recommend this 5 hour glacier hike, you get to explore so much more of the Glacier vs the 3 hour. Our guide was so awesome, he knew so much about the glacier, filled the group with confidence and even went to the trouble of setting up an abseiling rope so we could get a closer look at a huge crevace waterfall. Truly amazing and can’t thank him and troll expeditions enough!!

22 October 2021

5 hour glacier hike was amazing. Boring was the guide and was excellent. Very glad I read up and decided on 5 hour tour vs 3 hour tour. Between gearing up and getting to glacier, 3 hour leaves little actual time on the ice. Meanwhile the 5 hour allowed us to have lunch with epic view and time to explore an ice cave(not usually there got lucky)

6 October 2021

We had a fantastic time getting to hike the glacier and learn more about the role that the ice has played in the geography/history of the country. The hike was challenging but manageable and the views were outstanding. Gustavo was our guide and he was wonderful - kept everyone safe, showed the group unique features, answered any questions, took pictures, and more. Make sure to get there on time and have your crampons adjusted correctly. Would highly recommend this experience if you have the time!

30 August 2021

Skaftafell: 5 Hour Glacier Hike Adventure

Skaftafell: 5 Hour Glacier Hike Adventure

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