The Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour & Glacier Hike

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Skaftafell, Ísland
Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English
Available
Sept. - May
Minimum age
8 years old

Description

Experience the magic of Iceland on this unforgettable glacier hiking and ice-caving adventure in Skaftafell. Explore Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest glacier, and step into a stunning blue ice cave—an extraordinary natural wonder you’ll never forget.

Your journey begins in Skaftafell Nature Reserve, where you’ll meet your expert guide and gear up with crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe. The adventure starts with a 20-minute walk to the glacier, passing fascinating sights like deformed bedrock, moss lines showing where the ice once reached, and a lagoon with the last remnants of melted ice.

Once you arrive at Falljokull, one of Vatnajokull’s most enchanting outlet glaciers, your guide will teach you how to walk on ice and provide a quick safety briefing.

You’ll then embark on a three-hour glacier hike across breathtaking landscapes. While the hike is filled with incredible views and features like crevasses, moulins, glacier mice (moss-covered ice), and towering icefalls, it’s manageable and designed to be enjoyable for most fitness levels. Your guide will ensure the pace is comfortable and provide support throughout the journey.

The highlight of the tour is the dazzling blue ice cave, where vivid shades of blue ice create a surreal and magical atmosphere. This incredible experience is perfect for adventurers with all skill levels, offering stunning scenery, fascinating discoveries, and memories to last a lifetime.

Book now to secure your spot and explore Skaftafell’s most breathtaking landscapes! Check availability by choosing a date.

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Included

Certified English-speaking glacier guide
Glacier equipment: helmet, crampons, ice axe and climbing harness
Coffee and chocolate
Small group experience

Activities

Glacier Hiking
Sightseeing
Ice Caving

What to bring

Warm clothing (first layer)
Waterproof clothing (second layer)
Hiking shoes (hard on the sole and tight around the ankle)
Gloves and a hat

Good to know

Skaftafell is located around 4 hours and 30 minutes from Reykjavík 327km (203 miles). The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west, and Höfn, 130km to the east.

This tour does not require prior experience.

Please bring hiking boots that are tight around the ankle and have a hard sole. You can also rent shoes and clothing during the booking process.

Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once it gets wet, it takes a long time to dry, leaving you cold.

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