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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell: Small Group Experience with Certified Guides
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Experience a small group glacier hike from Skaftafell with certified guides. Enjoy a 4x4 drive to the glacier and an evening departure for a serene and crowd-free experience.
Experience a small group glacier hike from Skaftafell with certified guides. Enjoy a 4x4 drive to the glacier and an evening departure for a serene and crowd-free experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Falljökull - If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time…
- Falljökull - If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time spent on ice, we drive all the way to the terminus of Falljökull glacier in our 4×4 truck. Before you step on to the ice you will learn the proper way to put on and use the provided glacier gear. We aim to spend around one and a half hour on the ice, exploring moulins, crevasses and more other-wordly formations. Along the way your guide will share ineresting facts about these formations and the origins of the glacier as well as interesting local stories.
What's Included
- Helmets
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Helmets
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
What's Not Included
- Weather dependent clothing
- Hiking boots (Minimum size needed for our crampons is size 34 EUR)
- Sunglasses
- Backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks.
- Weather dependent clothing
- Hiking boots (Minimum size needed for our crampons is size 34 EUR)
- Sunglasses
- Backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks.
Additional Information
• Accredited Guides
Our guides are accredited by the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides (AIMG).
• Compact Groups
We strictly limit the size of our trips to a maximum of 8 people.
• 4x4 Transportation
We’ll transport you directly to the glacier thereby maximizing the time spent on ice.
• Late Departure (June - August)
Join our evening tour to escape the crowd and relish the tranquility.
• Accredited Guides
Our guides are accredited by the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides (AIMG).
• Compact Groups
We strictly limit the size of our trips to a maximum of 8 people.
• 4x4 Transportation
We’ll transport you directly to the glacier thereby maximizing the time spent on ice.
• Late Departure (June - August)
Join our evening tour to escape the crowd and relish the tranquility.
Location
Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center
Flugvallarvegur
The meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center (Skaftafell Airport).
Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center is OUTSIDE of the National Park.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to starting time.
Bring clothing according to weather.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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503sydneyf
Oct 3, 2025
Jose made glacier hikes so fun! - The trip was really fun thanks to Jose. He was extremely patient with our group of 7. Some of us had some injuries and were terrified crossing the crevices but Jose was so patient helping us cross and taught us the right way to climb and descent the glacier. It was truly fun!
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Priscilla
Oct 3, 2025
José the superstar - José was a superstar guide, very patient, clear in his instructions, alert and empathetic. He had strategised our route so that we got used to the more challenging parts first. We also saw different beautiful parts of the glacier and admire the best views. We were a group of 7 and everyone was well looked after. Thank you José for getting me to walk behind him so that I was safe and had more confidence to complete the hike!
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975cristinah
Oct 1, 2025
Glacier walk accompanied by a very professional guide - Incredible experience from José. Definitely the best of Iceland!
Our guide was very professional, attentive and friendly.
It is definitely worth booking this tour because you are taken in a prepared vehicle and left at the foot of the tongue of the glacier, when most groups did the tour on foot, so you enjoy more time of the experience.
A small group is also appreciated. You get to ask a lot of things and feel safer with a professional watching you.
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Cody
Sep 23, 2025
Perfect tour - Javier was a perfect guide, a small group where there was a lot of personal attention. The guide had a lot of knowledge with a fine amount of humor. In addition, we also felt safe at all times during the entire tour!
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Julie_b
Sep 21, 2025
Best tour ever. Havi was... - Best tour ever. Havi was such a good guide! We were safe, but also had fun and learned a lot. Small group.
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Debra_t
Sep 7, 2025
Once in lifetime adventure for me! - I loved our small group! Only 4 of us with our guide. We went at our own pace. But what I am thankful for is that this company drives to the base of the glacier, where we saw other companies and everyone was hiking in to get to our starting point. After being at base, it is still a hike getting to the point of actually being on the ice. It is quite a steep hike at times. It was a great experience but you do need some physical capabilities... this hike is not for everyone. They say it's easy in advertisement but easy is different for everyone. I highly recommend - do the adventure!
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Cotonbentley
Aug 27, 2025
Exceeded our expectations! - Jose was excellent. He was so informative about the glacier and associated geology. He emphasized safety first which was so important to me. He was patient, friendly and engaging. He listened to what was of interest to us in particular. We had a great time and thought the experience was very worthwhile.
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Cristina
Aug 24, 2025
Falljokul Glacier - Our guide José made our experience on the glacier simply wonderful. My daughter really enjoyed it, and so did we. The crampon walk was beautiful, dynamic and, above all, safe, thanks to their advice and care at all times. An experience we recommend without hesitation!
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Stephaniec2077
Aug 23, 2025
Wonderful experience! - The one company with a smaller 8-people max, while others allow 13. We also got there early. By the time we had returned to the bottom, it was jam packed with groups.
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Z5061dgemilyw
Aug 17, 2025
10/10 - Katerina was an amazing guide! We thoroughly enjoyed learning about Falljökull, and had many unique opportunities for photos. It was great to be able to go in just our friend group (9 people) for a personalized experience. Overall an amazing hike: would do again!
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