Guided tour

Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike
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4.8  / 5901 reviews

Reconnect with nature on a guided day trip from Skaftafell. Gear up with safety equipment and hike across the Vatnajökull, Iceland's largest ice cap, exploring its unique ice formations.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Margot – Belgium

We had the best time on our tour with a wonderful guide named Lily! She was very nice, helpful, comforting and gave a lot of information. Definitely do the 5h instead of 3h tour, then you go a little higher on the glacier where there are fewer people. Very well organised.

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Remus – Switzerland

Tour was great fun, Paula was explaining interesting things about the glacier, was fun and was taking good care of us.

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Vatnajökull National Park

    Safety briefing (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Skaftafell

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Hiking (3 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Vatnajökull National Park

    Walk (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Hike across the Vatnajökull ice cap with a certified glacier guide
  • Get breathtaking views of Skaftafell National Park
  • Learn how glaciers are formed and hear about the impact of global warming

Full description

Enjoy a frozen adventure in the wilderness of Skaftafell and hike across a stunning outlet glacier of Vatnajökull in the company of an expert guide. Get a short safety briefing and collect all the necessary equipment at the meeting point. Then, marvel at the majesty of the landscape on the short hike to the ice cap. Put on your crampons for security out on the ice. See different formations, including deep crevasses and ice sculptures, and get panoramic views over Skaftafell National Park. Learn how glaciers are formed and hear how their future is under threat as a result of global warming. Get an introduction to more advanced stages of glacier hiking before heading back to the meeting point.

Includes

  • Tour guide
  • Glacier equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axes)
  • Parking
  • Coffee
  • Chocolates
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years

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Participants

Meeting point

Meet at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, Hof.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Warm clothing

Know before you go

  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly with warm and waterproof clothes in layers
  •  Waterproof pants, jackets, and hiking boots are available for rent if you don't have your own

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 901 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Margot – BelgiumMarch 8, 2025 – Verified booking
We had the best time on our tour with a wonderful guide named Lily! She was very nice, helpful, comforting and gave a lot of information. Definitely do the 5h instead of 3h tour, then you go a little higher on the glacier where there are fewer people. Very well organised.
R
Remus – SwitzerlandFebruary 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Tour was great fun, Paula was explaining interesting things about the glacier, was fun and was taking good care of us.
P
Paula – GermanyFebruary 9, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was absolutely amazing! We were lucky with the weather and Lily and Filip were fantastic guides - 10/10 recommend

Product ID: 154143

Activity provider:TrollExpeditions

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