Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Adventure
Overview
Discover the exhilarating world of ice climbing in Skaftafell, set within the stunning Vatnajökull National Park. This adventure takes you on a glacier hike where you can marvel at mesmerizing ice formations, including deep crevasses and water cauldrons. With an expert experienced guide, you’ll receive safety instructions and gear, including crampons and ice axes, before embarking on a journey over the glacier's blue ice. Perfect for adventurous travelers aged 14 and above, this tour promises a small group experience, ensuring personalized attention and ample time to enjoy the thrill of climbing.
- Duration: 4.5 hours with 3 hours on the ice
- Small group sizes of 2 to 6 per guide for personalized experiences
- All necessary glacier gear provided, including crampons and ice axes
- Suitable for ages 14 and above with moderate difficulty level
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Glacier gear
- Use of toilet facilities at our Basecamp
- Coffee & Tee
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Lunch
Meeting Location
785
Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join an unforgettable adventure on the Falljökull glacier in Skaftafell, part of Vatnajökull National Park. After meeting your certified guide and getting fitted with glacier gear (helmet, crampons, harness, and ice axe), you’ll receive a safety briefing and learn basic glacier walking and climbing techniques.
The tour begins with a scenic hike across the glacier, exploring dramatic ice formations like crevasses, moulins, and blue ice ridges. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the glacier’s history and geology.
The highlight of the tour is a beginner-friendly ice climbing experience on a vertical ice wall. Under expert supervision, you’ll use ropes and ice tools to climb safely—no experience needed.
This small-group tour lasts about 4 hours, with 3 hours on the ice, and is perfect for adventurous travelers with moderate fitness.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-23924P55
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Safety equipment.
- Glacier gear.
- Use of toilet facilities at our Basecamp.
- Coffee & Tee.
- Experienced and qualified guide.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Adventure is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Glacier gear
- Use of toilet facilities at our Basecamp
- Coffee & Tee
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Operated by a business
