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Iceland Glacier & Kayaking Adventures: The Ultimate Summer Experience

Our summer tours provide a range of ways to explore the glaciers and lagoons of Vatnajökull National Park. You can choose between focused activities like glacier hiking in Skaftafell or kayaking through the iceberg-filled waters of Jökulsárlón and Heinabergslón. For those wanting a full day of adventure, our combo tours link these experiences together. Whether on foot or on the water, these tours offer a direct view of Iceland's largest ice cap and its shifting glacial landscapes.

Glacier Kayaking & Combo Tours

Experience the absolute serenity of Iceland’s glacial lagoons. These tours take you off the shore and into the heart of the ice, where the only sounds are the dip of your paddle and the distant crackle of shifting icebergs. For the ultimate adventure, combine your water journey with a trek across the ice itself.

Glacier Kayaking Tours

Jökulsárlón Glacier Kayaking and Skaftafell Glacier Hike Combo Tour
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4.8
location Skaftafell & Jökulsárlón
duration 3 Hours + 1.5 Hours
transportation Not Included
season Summer
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Jökulsárlón Kayak & Vatnajökull Glacier Hike Combo Tour
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4.8
location Jökulsárlón & Breiðamerkurjökull
duration 3 Hours + 1.5 Hours
transportation Not Included
season Summer
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Kayak Tour
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4.9
location Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
duration 1.5 Hours
transportation Meet on location
season Summer
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$102
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Heinaberg Glacier Adventure Kayak Tour
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4.9
location Heinaberg Glacier Lagoon
duration 3.5 Hours
transportation From Meeting Point to Location
season Summer
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$169
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Skaftafell Glacier Hiking & Climbing

Skaftafell, part of the massive Vatnajökull National Park, is a hiker’s paradise. Here, the ice flows down from the mountains in dramatic "outlet glaciers," creating a rugged playground of deep crevasses, towering ice ridges, and sapphire-blue moulins.

Whether you are looking for a gentle introduction to the ice or a vertical challenge, our professional guides will lead you safely through this otherworldly terrain.

Our Glacier Expeditions

Skaftafell 3-Hour Easy Level Glacier Hike
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5.0
location Skaftafell
transportation Meet on location
difficulty Easy to moderate
duration 3 Hours
$70
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Skaftafell 5-Hour Adventure Glacier Hike
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5.0
location Skaftafell
transportation Meet on location
difficulty Medium
duration 5 Hours
$114
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Skaftafell 6-Hour Adventure Hike
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5.0
location Skaftafell
transportation Meet on location
difficulty Challenging
duration 6 hours
$159
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Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
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5.0
location Skaftafell
transportation Meet on location
difficulty Medium
duration 4 Hours
$149
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Frequently Asked Questions

No experience is required. Our tours are designed for everyone from beginners to seasoned hikers. For ice climbing, your guide will teach you the "swing and kick" technique on-site. You just need a reasonable level of fitness and a sense of adventure.

The golden rule is layers. Even in summer, the ice is cold.

  • Base layer: Thermal or moisture-wicking shirt (avoid cotton).
  • Mid-layer: Fleece or wool sweater.
  • Outer layer: Waterproof and windproof jacket and pants.
  • Footwear: Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory to fit our crampons. If you don't have them, we offer high-quality rentals.
  • Accessories: Warm hat, gloves, and sunglasses (the glare off the ice is intense).

Absolutely. Our certified guides scout and monitor the caves daily for structural stability. Note that natural ice caves are seasonal—most (like the Crystal Cave) are only safe to visit from October to March, while the Katla Volcano Cave is accessible year-round.

Not with our team. We use highly stable, "sit-on-top" kayaks that are nearly impossible to flip. We also provide professional drysuits and life vests. You will always be accompanied by a guide in a safety boat or kayak.

While it’s always a plus, you don’t need to be an expert swimmer. Our drysuits provide significant buoyancy, and your life vest will keep you afloat.

24/7 Customer Service. Call Us Anytime!

You can call us just about anytime. Our customer service team works around the clock. You can reach us by phone anytime, except from 10 pm and 6 am on Saturday and Sunday nights, Icelandic time. Contact info@troll.is or call us at +354 519 4455 and our dedicated team will help you out.



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Skaftafell Glacier Hike
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