Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike: Experience the Wonders of the Vatnajökull Glacier

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure to explore the wonders of the Vatnajökull Glacier. Hike up the glacier, enter a rare blue ice cave, and learn about ice formations with certified guides.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell - A glacier hike to an ice cave in Skaftafell, the hike is around 2,5 hours through amazing landscapes to reach a blue ice cave on the glacier, moderate difficulty

What's Included

Glacier Equipment: harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe
Certified English-speaking glacier guide
Free Parking
Coffee and Chocolates

What's Not Included

Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
Food and drinks
Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)

Additional Information

Embark on this journey and explore the extraterrestrial attributes of a glacier. You will ascend an outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier, where you’ll be presented with a unique chance to step into a blue ice cave - an infrequent natural marvel found primarily in Iceland. Qualified glacier guides will share the details about ice structures and ensure your…

Location

Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell

Be at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time. If you arrive after departure time your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded. Meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell on Maps. Driving time from Reykjavik is around 4 hours and a half in good weather conditions.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Q4647aksandraj

Apr 16, 2025

Great tour !! - My friend and I had a very good time on the glacier with a very positive and smart guide (Sderre) who taught us things about the glacier and showed us the most beautiful spots!! Thank you from DK. (Sorry if I spelled your name wrong hehe)

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491milles

Apr 16, 2025

10/10 - Very cool experience! We were a group of five girls going together, and didn’t know what to expect entirely. The team took great care of us, explaining everything from equipment to the glacier. Time flew on the glacier, such a stunning view and experience! The trip was money well spent, especially thanks to our amazing guide, Sderre, who was so enthusiastic and passionate about sharing her knowledge! Would definitely recommend!

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Thea

Apr 16, 2025

Huge recommendation - really beautiful and really cute guides - Really a wild experience. Has always been a wish, as one does not know when it might be gone... So great recommendation!

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Larska7076bk

Apr 10, 2025

Unforgettable tour with Rick - The glacier hike was a really great experience. The scenery was breathtaking and our guide Rick did a great job. He was totally likeable and told us a lot about the glacier and the surrounding area. We felt completely comfortable and safe. We would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Anonymous

Apr 7, 2025

Highly recommended - Lucy is a nice and patient guide that gave us a lot of time to took pictures. We got so much amazing experience with glacier. They provided equipment, coffee and chocolate for us.😄

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K1134qysarahk

Apr 2, 2025

Great hike, great guides - Our family of four (with a tween and a teen) had a great experience on the tour. Our guides were knowledgeable, personable and engaged throughout the hike. The weather took multiple turns and the energy and fun didn't falter.

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Kirstenw868

Mar 20, 2025

Breathtaking trip - highly recommend - We had a fabulous 4-hour trip up the glacier and around a small ice cave. Our guides Paola and Camina were amazing, very knowledgable and passionate about the glacier. Scenery was spectacular, a true once-in-a-lifetime view into a glacier. Highly recommend Troll Expeditions. We also did the Silfra snorkelling with them which was equally awesome.

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Kathy_w

Mar 18, 2025

Troll Expeditions Glacier Hike - Wonderful tour and well informed guide. This was our third glacier tour (each in a different country) and by fsr the BEST!

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Itzelg571

Mar 5, 2025

Funny. - It was an excellent experience, fun and dynamic with María la guide, we met new places, we took many photos and we had an excellent climate!

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36eub

Feb 25, 2025

Breathtaking fun exhilarating - Our tour group was led by the wonderful maria. She was great checking up on all of us. She made the tour fun and enjoyable. This was definitely the highlight of the trip for me in iceland. Once in a lifetime experience for me in iceland. Very memorable. Highly recommend troll expeditions and our tour guide Maria. :)

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