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
This full-day combo package offers two essential glacier experiences in Southeast Iceland for maximum adventure. Highlights include a guided kayaking adventure among the icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and an exhilarating glacier hike on a Vatnajökull outlet glacier in Skaftafell Nature Reserve. This tour efficiently pairs two distinct, guided activities—on water and on ice—in one day. All necessary safety gear and instructions for both the kayaking and glacier trekking are provided by certified guides.
This full-day combo tour offers two distinct, fully guided adventures in Vatnajökull National Park for maximum immersion. Highlights include an exhilarating kayaking tour among the floating icebergs of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, followed by an adventurous glacier hike on Breiðamerkurjökull (an outlet of Vatnajökull). You will witness dramatic glacier cliffs, explore deep ice formations, and experience two of Iceland’s most iconic activities—on water and on ice—in a single, efficient day. All safety gear is provided, and the entire experience departs from the same convenient location.
This tour offers a unique kayaking adventure on the pristine waters of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Vatnajökull National Park. Highlights include gliding safely past floating icebergs with panoramic views of surrounding majestic glaciers and rugged mountains. The adventure uses highly stable, beginner-friendly SIT-ON-TOP kayaks and emphasizes eco-conscious travel within this breathtaking natural environment.
This tour offers an ultimate kayaking adventure on the pristine waters of the Heinaberg Glacier Lagoon within Vatnajökull National Park. Highlights include gliding silently past awe-inspiring icebergs and exploring a serene, mirror-like lagoon surrounded by towering glacier walls and dramatic mountain panoramas. This experience provides an intimate, eco-friendly way to explore one of Iceland’s most remote and majestic natural wonders.
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
Explore the ever-changing ice formations of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, on a guided walk. This tour gives you a close look at a landscape shaped by ice, where conditions shift from season to season. Depending on the time of year, you may walk into crevasses,or see ice features from above as the surface changes in summer. Your guide may also point out interesting details like glacier-shaped formations or patches of “glacier mice,” small moss balls found on the ice.
Embark on a longer and more in-depth glacier hike on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. This extended tour takes you higher onto the ice, where you can explore more remote terrain and enjoy wide panoramic views over Skaftafell National Park.
Take on our most adventurous glacier tour, a full-day journey that takes you deeper onto the ice than any of our other hikes. This experience gives you access to remote terrain and the dramatic landscapes surrounding Europe’s largest glacier.
This tour offers a thrilling combination of glacier hiking and ice climbing on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Highlights include using specialized gear (crampons, harness, and twin ice axes) to climb a secure ice wall or crevasse face, spending approximately 3 hours on the ice, and exploring dramatic ice features like moulins and crevasses in the stunning mountain landscape of the Skaftafell area. No previous climbing experience is required, as expert guides teach you the necessary techniques.
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.
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