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Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer

4,989 anmeldelserVatnajokull National Park

Beskrivelserne vises på engelsk.

  • 4 timer
  • Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 t før
  • Guidet på engelsk
  • Straks bekræftet

Højdepunkter

The Glacier Discovery tour takes you to a majestic glacier ice fall. With a maximum of 8 persons per guide, we prioritise comfort and safety. After a carbon-offset 4×4 ride, we gear up by the glacier’s edge, strap on crampons, grab our ice axes, and begin the hike—ascending over 300 meters towards the ice fall. Surrounded by blue ice and glacier-carved peaks, we explore crevasses, moulins, waterfalls, and other features that emerge in this ever-changing landscape. This tour is perfect for those seeking an in-depth glacier hike in Iceland. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the geology, geography, and history of the area, while pointing out the fascinating, shifting features of the glacier. Its surface and colour change with the seasons, and formations like moulins and crevasses constantly evolve. No prior glacier experience is needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure!

Inkluderet

Det er inkluderet

  • Local and Experienced Glacier Guide
  • Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet & Harness
  • Supporting a Small Local Company
  • Carbon Neutralised Tour
  • 4x4 Vehicle Transfer

Ikke inkluderet

  • Food & drinks are not included in the tour
  • Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional charge
  • Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
  • WIFI on board is not available
  • Limited rain gear available for rent on location
  • Gratuities

Afbestilling

Gratis afbestilling indtil 24 timer før oplevelsen starter, med fuld refusion.

Anmeldelser

4,9

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Bedømmelserne kommer fra 89 anmeldelser, som vores bookingpartner har indsamlet. Det er de rejsendes egne ord, i den rækkefølge de blev skrevet — aldrig omrokeret for at pynte på oplevelsen.

Her vises anmeldelser skrevet på engelsk.

  • 5Amazing experience!

    My family and I did the four hour glacier hike in July 2026 with Local Guide. The four of us were part of a group of eight (I believe that’s the max group size). Our guide was Michal (from Poland!) and he was simply excellent! From start to finish Michal was friendly, informative, patient and fun. The hike on the glacier and the scenery was stunning and was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland - what a beautiful country. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anybody thinking of doing it - thank you Michal for such a great experience.

    Q4678NImarkdvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Excellent - wouldn't do a 4-hour tour with anyone else

    Outstanding experience. Would highly recommend Local Guides. First they drive you in a four wheel drive vehicle directly to the glacier so you avoid hiking unless then optimal areas. Our guide took us and much better way than we saw other groups going where we got to be on the glacier much more. Great setup to fit you with crampons; great gear. Didn't waste time standing around talking... Truly outstanding glacier experience maximising time moving on the glacier. Can't imagine it being any better.

    1234Valerie1234via Tripadvisor

  • 51000% recommend!

    Soffia was an excellent guide! She took us up a different part of the glacier so we felt like our excursion was very personal and fresh. She was actually chopping stairs with her ice ax for us to place our feet in some situations! She was very knowledgeable about the glaciers and Iceland in general. We felt very safe but were able to have a sense that we were doing something very adventurous and not like the other groups. Everyone in our group was an adult and healthy so we were able to go to a more rugged part of the glacier and do well. Of all the things our family did in Iceland, this was the one we liked the best!

    Leslie_Mvia Viator

  • 5Amazing Time on Glacier Hike

    Family of 8 (Grandparents, Parents, Teens and a 7yr old). We had such an amazing time on our 1st ever glacier hike for the entire family. From the quick 4x4 transfer to get us close to the glacier to begin our hike, to the rental of last minute gear, to the simple instructions to gear up to enjoy our time on the ice… 1st class all the way. I wanted to make a point to call out our hiking guide who was so absolutely amazing, patient, joyful, and smiling our entire time we were with her…”Ms. Barbara” - as our 7yr old called her. She was so caring with our 70+ year old grandparents to help them with some special sections of the ice and was the absolute sweetest holding our 7yr olds hand the entire way to “lead” the group. You are truly a special person and a wonderful/talented guide! We so very much appreciate you and our experience!

    smits186via Tripadvisor

  • 5Phenomenal experience

    This tour was a highlight of our trip! Spectacular views, and Jan, our guide was excellent and insightful. Highly recommend!

    509beckybvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Excellent glacier tour

    I can’t recommend this tour enough! Our guide Soffia was excellent. We were fitted with crampons and a belt, ice pick, and helmet prior to starting the tour. The equipment was very good and in great condition. I was nervous about walking with crampons on the ice but they worked really well and it was almost like walking on a normal surface. Soffia took us a very good way up the glacier. She made sure we could safely use the equipment and knew how to walk safely. She also taught us a lot about the glacier. We went through a cave and crevasses. I didn’t expect to get to see so much of the glacier - so this was really special. I would definitely do it again.

    Russellwmdvia Tripadvisor

Godt at vide

Mødested
The meeting point is Freysnes gas station. Look for our black truck to the right of the building. Restrooms are available before and after the tour. Free parking is on-site, and you can buy snacks or food at the gas station, which opens at 09:00 am.
Afhentning
Alle mødes ved startstedet; der er ingen afhentning.
Billettype
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Gruppestørrelse
Op til 8 rejsende
Udføres af
Local Guide of Vatnajokull
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Skaftafell

  • Its from-price is 16% below the median of the 42 experiences we list in Skaftafell.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 42.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Skaftafell

Skaftafell is a green pocket of Vatnajökull National Park in south-east Iceland, with glacier tongues, the Svartifoss waterfall and walking trails.

Skaftafell is a green oasis in south-east Iceland, set between black sand plains and the white ice of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest ice cap by volume. It forms part of Vatnajökull National Park, and from the visitor centre trails lead through birch scrub and heather to glacier tongues and waterfalls. The Skaftafellsjökull, an outlet glacier, is in view from several paths, and the huge outwash plain of Skeiðarársandur stretches to the coast.

Top-ranked sights in Skaftafell: Svartifoss Waterfall, Skaftafellsjökull.

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