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Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike
- Duration4 hours
- GroupShared · max 12
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Join this adventure to experience all the other-worldly features of a glacier. You will hike up an outlet of Vatnajökull glacier, where you'll have the once in a lifetime opportunity to enter a blue ice cave - a rare natural phenomenon that can almost only be found in Iceland. Certified glacier guides will tell you all about ice formations and while keeping you safe at all times during this small-group tour from Skaftafell Nature Reserve.
What you will do
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
Places you'll visit
- SkaftafellSkaftafell, Iceland
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
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 / drop-off
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.
Redemption
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.
What's included
Included
- Glacier Equipment: harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- Free Parking
- Coffee and Chocolates
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)
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 12 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (8–99)
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Product code
- 50287P19
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.8/ 5244 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (49) and Tripadvisor (195).
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