Duration:
4.5 Hours


Meeting point:
Skaftafell Terminal


Difficulty:
Medium


Walking distance & elevation gain:
~7-10 km & ~250 m


Adult price:
18.900 ISK


Children price (12-14 years):
16.900 ISK

Tour description

Our tours don’t get much more rewarding than this glacier adventure tour. The 4.5-hour glacier hike brings you further into the glacier than most venture, straight into the icefall of Falljökull outlet glacier. If you are looking for an adventure that you will never forget, then the Skaftafell Adventure Glacier Hike is your best choice.

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Our meeting point for the Skaftafell Glacier Adventure is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center. After getting geared up and a short drive through the wonderful landscape that Skaftafell has to offer, we arrive at our destination, Falljökull. At the glacier terminus, we equip our gear and your guide will explain all about how to use the provided glacier gear. As we start hiking on the glacier, we will quickly pass through the so called “glacier highway”, the route most short tours take, and enter into the less crowded part. When we get closer to the icefall, your true adventure starts. With no fixed routes your experienced guide will safely lead you through crystal clear water streams, blue water pools, and majestic ice formations. The adventure hike allows for plenty of time for you to ask your guide about glacier or Iceland- related questions, and take amazing pictures. When we are high up in the ice fall, we will take a short lunch break with the most stunning view possible. Don’t forget to pack a light lunch. After regaining some energy, we will start making our way back down and drive back to the Skaftafell Terminal.

Included

  • Small group experience (max 8 persons).
  • 4×4 transport to and from the glacier.
  • An English speaking, certified glacier guide.
  • Glacier gear (crampons, harness, helmet and an ice axe)

you bring

  • Hiking boots, preferably with ankle support (can be rented on location for 1.000 ISK)
  • Warm, waterproof clothing (depending on weather).
  • Sun glasses
  • Some snacks and drinks.

FAQ

What is the minimum age for this tour?

Minimum age for the glacier adventure is 12 years old.

 

Photos from our glacier adventure tours

A group on a glacier adventure, takes a happy selfie

A group on a glacier adventure, stopped at the bottom of the glacier

A certified glacier guide leads her group towards the icefall on Falljökull, and outlet of Vatnajökull, Iceland

A girl on the glacier, poses with a massive glacier mouse (rock that is fully covered with moss)

A group stands next to a red Land Rover Defender at the bottom of the glacier

A group stands in the rugged ice terrain on Falljökull outlet glacier, during their glacier adventure.

A certified glacier guide, poses with her group during their glacier adventure.

A certified glacier guide, leads her group up the beginning of the glacier, with massive mountains in the background

A certified glacier guide, takes a photo for her group next to a beautiful, crystal blue pool on the glacier.

A group on a glacier adventure stands on the glacier, overlooking the glacier lagoon and vast sand fields

A certified glacier guide explaining the various features on the glacier to her group, on their glacier adventure.

A couple sits down to have lunch in the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier

A person on a glacier adventure stands in the partially, mist covered icefall of Falljökull

A group stands on the glacier on their glacier adventure

A certified glacier guide, instructs her group how to tie their crampons on.

A couple looks towards the immense ice fall on their adventure glacier tour

Reviews from our guests

  • Just an incredible experience. Oddur, the guide, was very nice, friendly and prepared. He was aware to make us enjoy the whole experience. The small group is the best choice... read more

    thumb Angelica Facelli
    February 14, 2022

    The experience itself of walking on the glacier is amazing. But doing it with a small company as the one Oddur has, it's just perfect! We were 6 friends and... read more

    thumb Valentina Facelli
    February 14, 2022

    Love these guys! Katy was nice, prepared and funny. She knows much about the glacier, its “life” and Iceland. They have great time set up for hikes, we avoided other... read more

    thumb Anča Pávová
    October 28, 2021

  • Super good experience, small group, Oddur was a great guide, super kind and happy. It was the greatest experience in my holidays in Iceland.
    Much better than bigger companies which are... read more

    thumb Pablo Durán Puente
    October 28, 2021

    The glacier tour was really great! Super informative and really safe, especially for kids. Our guide was fantastic. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

    thumb Daniel Fletcher
    October 28, 2021

    Professional guide service from Kateřina. One of the best experience on our tour in Iceland. 5*/5* Recomend this tour with this company! CZ: Vřele doporučuji, bylo to super !!!!!!! 🙂

    thumb Vít Holešinský
    September 28, 2021

  • I highly recommend the glacier adventure tour. It was an amazing experience with super nice guide, that knows a lot about the glacier.😊🗻

    thumb Stavrula Perdikisová
    September 28, 2021

    My wife and I booked the 3 hour glacier hike. It did not disappoint. Our guide was Katherina. She was very knowledgeable about the glaciers and as we had extra... read more

    thumb Amit Patel
    September 28, 2021

    We had an amazing time during our long tour with Oddur. He was kind, patient, taking time explaining everything. The small groups are a real plus. I highly recommend the... read more

    thumb Thomas Bergerot
    August 28, 2021

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