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Skaftafell Ice Caving and Glacier Hike
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Skaftafell Ice Caving and Glacier Hike

by Troll Expeditions

4 hours
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4 hours
Starting time
Monday 26 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 25 Oct 2026.
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Overview

This four-hour hiking tour takes you onto an outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier near Skaftafell Nature Reserve. The group is small and led by certified English-speaking glacier guides who provide information about the glacier’s ice formations while ensuring safety throughout the hike. You will use glacier equipment including a harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe as you walk on the ice. A key part of the tour is entering a blue ice cave, a rare natural feature found mainly in Iceland. The tour includes coffee and chocolates and free parking is available. Rental gear such as hiking boots, waterproof jacket, and pants are not included and must be paid for separately if needed. Food and drinks beyond the provided coffee and chocolates are also not included.

Highlights

4-hour hiking tour on Vatnajökull glacier outlet
Visit to a rare blue ice cave
Certified English-speaking glacier guide
Glacier equipment included: harness, helmet, crampons, ice axe
Coffee and chocolates provided
Free parking available

What's included

Glacier equipment including 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 not specified
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)

Itinerary

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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

240 min

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–12 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
A moderate level of fitness is needed
The tour runs in all weather conditions; appropriate clothing is required
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