SKAFTAFELL · DAY HIKES
The trails worth the early start.
The 15 skaftafell hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Hike Falljökull on Skaftafell National Park on Vatnajökull glacier with an English guide, gear, coffee, and 60–90 minutes on the ice.
Most Popular“The activity was amazing! Gerard was a super guide for the tour and the group was great. Well organized and everything was okay, even when the day was rainy and very windy. Highlight of our trip to Iceland!”
5-hour advanced glacier hike from Skaftafell with certified guides, crampons, harness, and 3 hours on Vatnajökull to see Falljökull.
“I liked being able to climb, explore and learn about glaciers, I think for what it was it was definitely worth it.”
Guided Vatnajökull glacier hike from Jökulsárlón. Use crampons and helmet, learn glacier science, and look for ice caves and blue ice.
“We had a great experience. We met at the office at glacier lagoon and we’re given some instructions and fitted for our equipment. We then took the short bus ride to the glacier hiking point. Our guide was wonderful. She was fun and extremely knowledgeable and made the experience even that much better. She actually…”
Hike onto Vatnajökull from Skaftafell with a small-group glacier guide, safety gear, and icy views in about three hours.
“We loved this excursion. However, attendees should know that the walk from the bus to the start of the glacier is 15 minutes (each way). Our bus was too big to get closer.”
Guided Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell. Small group, all gear included, crampons and ice axes, crevasses and blue ice in 3.5 hours.
“A must do!!! I did a lot of research trying to pick which glacier tour to do and settled on this one solely for the reviews of the guides. And that did not disappoint! Przemyslav was knowledgeable, funny, patient, and bonus points for being a great photographer! I enjoyed this since the level of hiking…”
Skaftafell glacier hike on Falljökull with a certified guide. Max 8 people, 4x4 up close, and up to 120 minutes on ice.
“The experience was amazing. Having the chance to walk over a glacier is not something that happens everyday. On top of that, being a small group helps quite a lot to live the experience better. Xavi, the guide, was incredible and really improved the overall experience. You can notice immediately when someone has the passion…”
Hike Falljökull with a certified small group in Vatnajökull National Park, using crampons and ice axe, with time-saving 4x4 access.
“Had a fantastic time. Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. Would really recommend this experience.”
Easy glacier hike from Skaftafell on Vatnajökull’s Falljökull outlet, with crampons, expert safety-led guiding, and blue-ice views.
“Super cool and Good. Kari, our guide, has been super awesome and the activity itself is super interesting too.”
Skaftafell ice cave and glacier hike from Hof. Small-group, crampons and safety gear included, with coffee and chocolates.
“Had an excellent experience on this ice cave tour and glacier hike! Small group of 15 people. Our tour guide Joao was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and explained a lot about the history of ice caves and glaciers. Very funny, passionate, engaging, and seemed to love his job. Would definitely recommend this activity to…”
A beginner-friendly half-day glacier hike on Falljökull from Skaftafell, with crampons, guide-led safety, and real glacier geology in small groups.
“Our guide is wonderful! The whole activity is perfect! We learned a lot about glacier and even tried some real glacier water. We also got to see the very rare polar stratospheric clouds!”
Hike Falljökull on Vatnajökull with a small group from Skaftafell. Get crampons and guided safety on a rugged 8km trek.
“everything was fine, cool tour guide, but I expected more climbing”
Ice climbing on Svínafellsjökull at Skaftafell with small-group safety, crisp glacier scenery, and gear included—about 4 hours from 2pm.
“We had a fantastic time ice climbing on the largest glacier in Europe, with the help of our highly professional guides. In comparison to other tour providers we saw on the glacier, they provide everything to keep you safe (other providers may not even give you helmets or crampons), offer very useful information throughout the…”
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave & glacier hike on Vatnajökull: crampons, guide-led safety, 4x4 ride, and real blue-ice walls in about 4 hours.
“The tour company Arctic does not specify the exact glacier hike and is not flexible at all to switch to different tour on the same day without charging the cancellation fees. I took the glacier hike with other company a day before and given Arctic adventures advertised the glacier hike trip without much details I…”
Skaftafell glacier hike with guide, crampons and ice axe practice, plus 4x4 transfer to Falljökull icefall in a small group.
“Wonderful guide Asta was informative and friendly. She helped keep our whole crew of four teens and me energized and engaged. So happy we chose this company and the more in-depth hike. I can’t believe all of the glacier we were able to experience.”
A demanding half-day glacier hike from Skaftafell to Falljökull, plus a guided ice cave visit with crampons and gear included.
“Excellent crew members.. Our guide Sophia was amazing 👏 Must do Glacier hike... She was very informative as well”
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