Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Maze Adventure (Small Group)

Skaftafell, Iceland

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4 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Safety Equipment: Glacier Crampons, Walking Axe, Helmet, Harness
Government Fees

Vatnajökull National Park Fee
Certified Glacier Guide
4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier
Beginner-friendly guided glacier hike

Snacks
Bottled water
Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are required (available to rent for a fee)
Glacier crampons fit sizes 35-50EU. For safety reasons, those with smaller shoe size cannot join

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp)
228J+CPM, 785 Skaftafell, Iceland
The meeting point for this tour is at the Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park. Parking is available at the Skaftafell Parking Lot (please note: parking fees apply). Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Skaftafell

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatnajokull Glacier (Pass By)

Falljökull

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate

Travelers should be prepared to walk approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 200-250 meters (650–820 ft). While the tour is rated as easy and suitable for most fitness levels, there is a moderate amount of walking over uneven glacier terrain.
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.
Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure. Rentals are available for a fee if required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 15 reviews

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Rachael_Z, Dec 2025

Fantastic experience! We had a fantastic guide, and really got to see some unique parts of the glacier. The crevasses weren’t as deep as they were in 2019 when we did a similar tour, but the guides did a great job of letting us see the coolest parts of this massive glacier that were open to the public! Our kids (ages 10-17) said this was the coolest excursion we did on the whole trip!