Recently Viewed
Vatnajökull Glacier: Ice Cave and Hike Adventure
4.3
96 Ratings
Skaftafell
Embark on an exhilarating small group hiking and ice caving adventure on the Vatnajökull Glacier in Skaftafell National Park. Explore multiple ice caves and learn from a professional glacier guide.
Embark on an exhilarating small group hiking and ice caving adventure on the Vatnajökull Glacier in Skaftafell National Park. Explore multiple ice caves and learn from a professional glacier guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp) - Start your adventure at the Arctic Adventures booking office in Skaftafell, where an expert guide will greet you and lead you on an unforgettable glacier journey. After traveling in a 4x4 bus to the glacier’s edge, participants will gear up and receive a comprehensive safety briefing before stepping onto…
- Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp) - Start your adventure at the Arctic Adventures booking office in Skaftafell, where an expert guide will greet you and lead you on an unforgettable glacier journey. After traveling in a 4x4 bus to the glacier’s edge, participants will gear up and receive a comprehensive safety briefing before stepping onto the ice. Equipped with the right techniques, you’ll traverse the stunning glacial surface, surrounded by impressive ice formations and breathtaking views. The tour’s highlight is a visit to a naturally formed ice cave, where you’ll explore and capture amazing photos. The glacier hike and cave exploration together take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, so participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for this duration.
What's Included
- Specialized glacier equipment (glacier crampons, walking ice axe, harness, helmet)
- Small group experience
- Certified glacier guide
- Glacier hike & natural ice cave visit
- Specialized glacier equipment (glacier crampons, walking ice axe, harness, helmet)
- Small group experience
- Certified glacier guide
- Glacier hike & natural ice cave visit
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Clothing. Waterproof pants, jacket and hiking boots available to rent for a small fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Clothing. Waterproof pants, jacket and hiking boots available to rent for a small fee
Additional Information
Embark on an unforgettable journey to witness the breathtaking beauty of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Travel from Skaftafell to the glacier’s edge in a 4x4 vehicle. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, traverse the glistening ice and explore a natural blue ice cave. Experience the towering ice ridges, striking crevasses, and expansive…
Embark on an unforgettable journey to witness the breathtaking beauty of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. Travel from Skaftafell to the glacier’s edge in a 4x4 vehicle. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, traverse the glistening ice and explore a natural blue ice cave. Experience the towering ice ridges, striking crevasses, and expansive glacier vistas that make each step feel like entering a different realm. This tour seamlessly combines the excitement of discovery with the stunning allure of nature.
- Operates in cold weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 8 years old and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
- We provide all safety gear. Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
- Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure (rentals available for a fee)
- This tour is rated as easy, but guests should be prepared to hike ~3km over uneven terrain.
Location
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp)
The meeting point for this tour is at the Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National park. Skaftafell is
located in approx 327km (203 miles) distance from Reykjavik.
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
4.3
(96 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Danielbo4434hh
Apr 13, 2025
Best gletyer ever - Very fun good equipment very good views so so so so so so so fun I hada very good time best experience ever our tour guide named Daniel was so nice I can’t recommend it enough
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Prastham
Mar 14, 2025
top glacier hike in Vatnajokull - The guide was very nice and professional, felt safe all the time and had good time. Would definitely recommend it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Brandonlf4368yk
Mar 6, 2025
Great hike and guide. - This was a super fun hike around a glacier, I was worried that my tricky knee would give me grief but this was relaxed enough that I never even felt it. Never even broke a sweat, got some really great pics and learned a ton about the glacier. Our guide Lucy was wonderful, would do this hike again if I went back to iceland.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Tracy_o
Mar 6, 2025
We had a great... - We had a great experience, start to finish. We loved our guide Thomas and would recommend this glacier tour to anyone visiting Iceland.
Review provided by Viator
V5850laamyb
Feb 19, 2025
Spectacular experience - Our guide Luci was exceptional. Very knowledgeable about the glacier. Sad that it was so warm in February that I was sweating (and I'm in pretty good shape so I was surprised). The views were amazing and it was a fantastic day.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Romil1507
Feb 5, 2025
Best tour experience - Our driver plus guide lily was too good. We had awesome tour. We had storm on the way back to our hotel but she was brave enough to handle it
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Freedom63220220421
Oct 15, 2024
Awesome experience! - We had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Ola. She made us feel comfortable and confident on the glacier and ensured we had ample time to take in the sights and had plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Morgan_b
Oct 10, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - The ice cave/tunnel and glacier walk were fantastic. Amazing views the entire way. Our guide, Lucy, was very patient and informative. She made us feel very safe. Our favorite thing we did in Iceland!
Review provided by Viator
Sofia_l
Feb 11, 2025
Cool experience to walk on the largest iceberg, however the Cave was a disappointment - Staff was amazing and the ice bergs were also very nice to see and walk on. As for the cave, Do NOT have high expectations because it’s not like in the photos. Apparently they are melting and once they are not accessible anymore (stop to exist) the tour company need to find new caves, therefore the cave you se in the picture is from April and DoES not exist anymore. The experience will always depend on timing, since the location keeps changing.
Review provided by Viator
439volkerh
Oct 21, 2024
Basically nice tours but too many bookings at the same time or promptly - We did 2 tours with the provider, snorkeling in the Silfra Rift and visiting an ice cave. In our view, both tours were overbooked on the dates, so there were too many guests at the same time. While snorkeling, you stood around in the cold for far too long in your diving clothes (especially in your wet swap shoes and gloves) and were frozen before you got into the water. In the water it was a great experience. During the tour to the ice cave a similar picture, in a small but also beautiful cave there are 3 groups roaming at the same time, in front of the cave a huge queue. Less "business" would be more for the paying tourist, especially in terms of prices.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
