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6 hour Adventure Hike
Skaftafell

General Information

Availability: June - October

Join us for an unforgettable glacier hike and ice cave exploration on one of Vatnajökull’s stunning outlet glaciers. This tour combines glacier walking with the rare opportunity to step inside a naturally formed ice cave—known for its striking blue tones and sculpted walls.

Led by a certified guide, you’ll explore the frozen landscape of Europe’s largest glacier, encountering different ice formations along the way. 

Perfect for those looking to combine adventure and scenery, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Iceland’s glacial world.

The tour begins at Hof, where you'll meet your glacier guide 20 minutes before departure. After a short briefing, you'll be fitted with all the necessary gear – crampons, helmet, ice axe—before heading toward the glacier.

A 20-minute walk brings you to the edge of Falljökull, one of the most visually striking outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull. Along the way, your guide will point out visible signs of glacial retreat, including exposed bedrock, moss lines, and a meltwater lagoon.

Once on the ice, you'll learn how to walk safely with crampons before starting your guided hike. During the tour, you’ll explore impressive ice formations and the unique terrain of the glacier. A highlight of the tour is the visit to a natural ice cave—an incredible opportunity to step inside and experience the deep blue ice from within, offering a rare view into the glacier's constantly evolving structure.

What to wear

  • Warm clothes
  • Inner layer – Shirt / T-shirt (wool or synthetic)
  • Insulating layer – Polyester Sweater / Fleece Sweater / Insulated Down Jacket
  • Outer layer – Waterproof jacket and pants (can be rented from Tröll)
  • Hiking pants / fleece pants
  • Socks (wool / hiking)
  • Hiking / Climbing boots (boots need to have an ankle support to protect your ankle from potential sprains while hiking; Tröll has boots rental at location if needed)
  • Hat, gloves, sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Small water bottle
  • Joy & happiness!

What is included

  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Climbing Harness
  • Ice axe
  • Certified Glacier Guide

Trip difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

Contact Information

Please use glacier@iceguide.is to contact us via email,
or use +354 6166794 to contact us via phone

Meeting point

We highly recommend arriving at the meeting point no later than 10:10 AM — at least 20 minutes before the 10:30 AM departure time. This ensures a smooth check-in and allows enough time to get geared up and ready for the glacier hike.

Please note: Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a spot on the tour and no refunds will be issued for missed departures.

Your meeting location is: Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell West of Hofgarður, 785 Hof, Iceland Look up "Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell" on Google Maps for accurate directions and navigation.

Driving Info: Skaftafell is approximately a 5-hour drive from Reykjavík in good road conditions. Please plan your journey accordingly and factor in stops or weather-related delays if traveling on the same day.

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