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Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Adventure
- Duration4 hours
- GroupShared · max 6
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Discover the exhilarating world of ice climbing in Skaftafell, set within the stunning Vatnajökull National Park. This adventure takes you on a glacier hike where you can marvel at mesmerizing ice formations, including deep crevasses and water cauldrons. With an expert experienced guide, you’ll receive safety instructions and gear, including crampons and ice axes, before embarking on a journey over the glacier's blue ice. Perfect for adventurous travelers aged 14 and above, this tour promises a small group experience, ensuring personalized attention and ample time to enjoy the thrill of climbing.
- Duration: 4.5 hours with 3 hours on the ice - Small group sizes of 2 to 6 per guide for personalized experiences - All necessary glacier gear provided, including crampons and ice axes - Suitable for ages 14 and above with moderate difficulty level
What you will do
Join an unforgettable adventure on the Falljökull glacier in Skaftafell, part of Vatnajökull National Park. After meeting your certified guide and getting fitted with glacier gear (helmet, crampons, harness, and ice axe), you’ll receive a safety briefing and learn basic glacier walking and climbing techniques. The tour begins with a scenic hike across the glacier, exploring dramatic ice formations like crevasses, moulins, and blue ice ridges. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the glacier’s history and geology. The highlight of the tour is a beginner-friendly ice climbing experience on a vertical ice wall. Under expert supervision, you’ll use ropes and ice tools to climb safely—no experience needed. This small-group tour lasts about 4 hours, with 3 hours on the ice, and is perfect for adventurous travelers with moderate fitness.
Places you'll visit
- Vatnajokull GlacierIceland
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
The meeting point is at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp, located next to the visitor centre. Please be there 20 minutes before departure.
End / drop-off
The meeting point is at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp, located next to the visitor centre. Please be there 20 minutes before departure.
Redemption
Each adult may accompany only one child.
What's included
Included
- Safety equipment
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Glacier gear
- Use of toilet facilities at our Basecamp
- Coffee & Tee
Not included
- Lunch
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 6 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Youth (14–17), Adult (18–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Product code
- 23924P55
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 55 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (5).
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