Ice Cave & Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell
Join our thrilling adventure tour to discover the incredible wonders of a glacier. Hike up the Vatnajökull glacier tongue and seize the once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore a mesmerizing blue ice cave. This is an ideal opportunity for travelers exploring the South Coast who wish to add some excitement to their Icelandic vacation.
Skaftafell, situated in southeastern Iceland, is a stunning nature reserve teeming with remarkable natural marvels. You’ll have the opportunity to explore one of these wonders: a glacier outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier.
Vatnajökull isn’t just Europe’s largest glacier; it also hosts Iceland’s highest mountain range. During the glacier walk, you’ll discover awe-inspiring ice formations and moulins while gaining insights into glacier formation and their ever-changing nature. The most mesmerizing highlight of your adventure is undoubtedly the naturally created ice cave. Inside this enchanting structure, you’ll witness the astonishing blue ice that lies within.
Strap on your hiking boots and prepare for an extraordinary journey both up and inside a glacier, including a visit to a remarkable ice cave!
- All necessary glacier equipment
- Certified Glacier Guide
- A taste of pure glacier water
- Small group experience
- Pick up from Reykjavík
- Warm clothing (first layer)
- Waterproof clothing (second layer)
- Good hiking shoes (hard on the sole and tight around the ankle), available to rent at location
- Gloves and a hat
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- The meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell at West of Hofgardur, 785 Hof
- Cancellation policy: Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure. Cancellation fee of 3% if cancelled 999 days or less before departure.
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- Meet on locationSkaftafell
Your tour commences at Hof, where you’ll rendezvous with your highly qualified glacier guide 20 minutes before departure. Upon arrival, your guide will outfit you with all the necessary gear, including crampons, a helmet, an ice axe, and appropriate footwear or rainwear if needed.
Meet on location tour in South Iceland. The location for the meeting point is Troll Expeditions Skaftafell at West of Hofgardur, 785 Hof, South Iceland.
Ice Cave & Glacier HikingOnce you’re geared up, your journey to the glacier begins.
Due to significant ice melting, it will take approximately 20 minutes to reach the glacier on foot. Along the way, you’ll witness how the ice has shaped the bedrock, spot the moss line on the surrounding mountains, marking where ice existed just a few years ago, and encounter a lagoon, showcasing the last remnants of melted ice. Upon reaching the glacier, your guide will provide instruction on walking safely on ice, followed by a brief safety talk, and then you’ll embark on a 3-hour hike on the captivating Falljökull glacier, one of the Vatnajökull Glacier’s most enchanting and enigmatic outlets.
Falljökull stands out from other outlets due to its dramatically sculpted glacier landscapes, which you’ll have the opportunity to explore during the tour. Your guide will lead you to the glacier’s most magnificent features, including crevasses, moulins, glacier mice (a type of moss), and massive icefalls.
Your tour commences at Hof, where you’ll rendezvous with your highly qualified glacier guide 20 minutes before departure. Upon arrival, your guide will outfit you with all the necessary gear, including crampons, a helmet, an ice axe, and appropriate footwear or rainwear if needed.
Meet on location tour in South Iceland. The location for the meeting point is Troll Expeditions Skaftafell at West of Hofgardur, 785 Hof, South Iceland.
Once you’re geared up, your journey to the glacier begins.
Due to significant ice melting, it will take approximately 20 minutes to reach the glacier on foot. Along the way, you’ll witness how the ice has shaped the bedrock, spot the moss line on the surrounding mountains, marking where ice existed just a few years ago, and encounter a lagoon, showcasing the last remnants of melted ice. Upon reaching the glacier, your guide will provide instruction on walking safely on ice, followed by a brief safety talk, and then you’ll embark on a 3-hour hike on the captivating Falljökull glacier, one of the Vatnajökull Glacier’s most enchanting and enigmatic outlets.
Falljökull stands out from other outlets due to its dramatically sculpted glacier landscapes, which you’ll have the opportunity to explore during the tour. Your guide will lead you to the glacier’s most magnificent features, including crevasses, moulins, glacier mice (a type of moss), and massive icefalls.