Glacier Hike: Explore Falljökull's Icy Wonders

Embark on a 3.5-hour small group adventure on Vatnajokull Glacier, exploring its wonders with a certified guide. Discover the formation of glaciers while enjoying panoramic views of Skaftafell National Park. Perfect for an easy hike on a glacier!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Falljökull - This glacier hike is perfect for beginners and is accessible to most individuals in good health. Discover the stunning icy landscape of Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of Vatnajokull, known as the “Falling Glacier.”
What's Included
  • Small group guarantee
  • 4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier
  • Professional certified glacier guide
  • Specialized glacier gear (crampons, ice pick, harness, helmet)
  • Expertly guided glacier hike on Falljökull
What's Not Included
  • Food & drinks
  • Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure (available to rent)
Additional Information

This intimate glacier hike occurs on Falljökull, a prominent outlet of the vast Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Guided by a certified glacier expert, participants can discover the wonders of this dynamic glacier. Revel in the sweeping views of the ever-evolving landscape while gaining insights into Iceland’s icy giants. A 4x4 bus transports…

Location
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp)
Departure Point: Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park (next to the Visitor Center). Directions: Skaftafell is located just off of the main ring road, on road #998. Skaftafell is approximately 4.5-5 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Samantha
Apr 20, 2026
Unforgettable experience - Probably one of the coolest things I have ever done in my life. From start to finish everyone was amazing and friendly with making sure we were safe and fitted properly
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Christaj670
Apr 18, 2026
Magical Glacier Hike - Ola was fantastic!!!! The hike was incredible and the weather was spot on! Couldn’t have asked for a better day. Glad to get all the way to the ice fall and get an excellent view of the glacier!
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W7010cimelodys
Apr 2, 2026
Glacial Crevasse hike was amazing! - We did the glacial crevasse hike (about 4 hours total) and it was amazing! Our guide Ivo was fantastic and the hike was definitely doable with an 11 and 13 year old.
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Morgan_s
Mar 28, 2026
A true wonder of the world! - Angelica was an amazing guide! She is so knowledgeable about the National Park and glaciers. She shared a lot of information I did not know before hand. She was very kind and very patient. 10//10 would recommend this hike to anyone!! They’d be lucky to have Angelica as their guide!
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O4842lrmaxm
Nov 16, 2025
Amazing time - Did a glacier tour with Jan, our guide. He was full of knowledge and a great laugh. Making sure we all stayed safe and had a good time. Also took some great photos of everyone and made sure everyone had a great experience. Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of doing it.
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784rileep
Nov 5, 2025
AMAZING! - We had such an amazing time on this excursion!! I went with my parents, who are older and not quite as agile as they used to be, but they did great! Our guide, Jan, was fantastic!! He really knew a lot and was able to educate us on so much stuff and had some fun stories too! He was also super helpful and patient with my mom when she needed extra help. This is a must do activity while in Iceland!!!
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Bryanel5119dd
Oct 30, 2025
Christian is THE best!! - This was an awesome tour. First time glacier trip but experienced hikers. Ice cave, crevasses, science, history, and laughs. Recommend the small group. Travelled at a good pace and Christian went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a safe and enjoyable trip!
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Danielleho316vq
Oct 29, 2025
Glacier Hike (easy) - The glacier hike was absolutely stunning! Such a wonderful and unique experience. Sara our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and coordinated beautiful photo opportunities in the crevasses throughout the hike. It was such a special experience, highly recommend it!
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Bezzav
Oct 29, 2025
Stunning Glacier walk through crevasses 😍 - We had a great time exploring the glacier. Sara was very helpful explaining everything and even helping us take photos.
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464julesh
Oct 25, 2025
Glacier tour with Jan - A big thank you to Jan for the unique experience he gave us during the glacier tour, his detailed explanations and his professionalism. He is a lovely person who is easy to talk to and always smiling. Jules
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From $107
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).