Vatnajökull Guided Beginner Glacier Walk with 4x4 Transfer

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Skaftafell, Iceland

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Iceland’s mighty glaciers boast some of the country’s most impressive scenery, but their isolated locations and icy terrain make exploring a challenge. On this beginner-level morning or afternoon hike, explore glacial landscapes around Falljökull with your guide. With safety equipment included, admire unrivaled views over the frozen wilderness.

Explore the glacial landscapes of Falljökull
Sweeping views over the icy landscapes
All safety equipment is include on your beginner-level tour
Choice of morning or afternoon hike

What's Included

Expert Local Glacier Guide
4x4 Transportation
Crampons, Ice Axe and other safety equipment
Supporting a Small Local Company
Carbon Neutralised Tour

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional fee of 1500 ISK.
Limited rain gear is also available on location for rental
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.

ISK1,500.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Freysnes
785, Iceland

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Falljökull

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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

5.0

based on 105 reviews

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Great hike ever

Ai_N, Sep 2025

Great for beginner hiker. My tour guide is great, she gave us great information about how different the ice and glacier was formed, also very nice and take her time to slow the speed when she saw some of us struggling. Great experience for beginner.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for a lovely review! Great to see you enjoyed our Glacier Encounter tour and the guide who took you on the glacier.

We had an excellent time...

David_L, Jul 2025

We had an excellent time on this tour and our guide Kish was very knowledgeable. It was both of our first times walking on a glacier but felt very comfortable thanks to the guide.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear David_L Thank you for this lovely review. Amazing to hear that you had a great time with Kish and you felt safe during your glacier exploration. Take care & hopefully we'll meet another time in the future,

Great experience, not sure I'd call it easy

Heidi_K, Jul 2018

Great hike, the guide was really knowledgeable and we got to experience the different terrains. It was a highlight of our trip for sure. Two issues though, with Viator, not the local tour company: first, not sure this should be rated as easy, as it can be quite challenging at times; second, the time was wrong, this started at 1030, not 930.

Excelente

AndresNICOLAS_L, Feb 2025

Excelente plan. 100% recomendable La caminada sobre el glaciar es un gran experiencia con paisajes hermosos. El guía es cuidadoso . Pudimos vencer agua del glaciar.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Hi Andres, Thank you for your great review about your journey with us. We are happy to see that is was enjoyable. Thank you and we hope to see you with us again in the future.

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