The 9 Tours in Skaftafell That Earn Their Price

1.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,370 reviews · from $132Our pick

Meet Troll Expeditions in Skaftafell, gear up, and ride by bus to Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. Your English-speaking guide leads you across impacted ice, past crevasses, moulins, and small ice tunnels. Expect about 60 to 90 minutes on the glacier, with coffee, chocolates, and a safe, family-friendly pace for ages 8 and up.

“Had a fantastic time overall. The staff did a great job keeping everything running on time; our guide Paola was clearly very passionate about the subject and she shared a lot of interesting information about the glacier and the geology of the land, all the while keeping everyone safe and in good spirits. Walking pace was comfortable, although we had a mixed group in terms of fitness. Plenty of break opportunities also to remove layers and take photos. We got very lucky with clear skies and the hike was perfectly timed to give us a stunning sunset as we descended from the glacier. A lifetime experience for sure.Read more”

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2.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,083 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Spend five hours exploring Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, in a group of no more than 10. Your guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and steep icefall terrain. Guides such as Anna, Paula, Filip, and Marc are praised for clear instruction and careful pacing.

“Filp, our Guide was the best! He had a lot of knowledge and told interesting stories. The 5 hours trip was worth it!”

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3.Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,045 reviews · 4 hours · from $116Best value

Walk across Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide. After a 15 to 20-minute 4x4 ride, you hike to the ice, learn to use crampons, and spend about 90 minutes among blue ice, crevasses, and the icefall. It suits beginners and families with children aged 8 and older.

“The tour was amazing, we were lucky the weather was nice and in combination with the great guide everyone learned a lot and had a lot of fun exploring the lower parts of the glacier. Everyone from staff was very friendly and accommodating. The tour was perfectly safe and exciting.”

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4.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150

Spend 4.5 hours reaching Breiðamerkurjökull by super jeep, then hike 4 to 6 km across Vatnajökull ice with an English-speaking guide. You may enter a moulin or small ice cave, depending on conditions. Guides such as Iga, Guillermo, Javier, and Suzie are praised for clear safety advice and lively glacier explanations.

“Great! Esoecially our guide. I don’t remember his name but he was so professional and expert. Best activity in Iceland!”

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5.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Walk across Falljökull with an English-speaking glacier guide, using crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. A 20-minute 4x4 ride from Skaftafell leads to blue ice, crevasses, moulins, and a natural cave selected for current safety conditions. Guides such as Ola, James, Albin, and Jacek are praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“Absolutely loved our hike with Marketa. She was knowledgeable about the local area and very helpful about how to use the kit provided! We saw some really interesting bits of the glacier, got plenty of time to explore and would definitely do again!”

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6.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet Troll Expeditions at Skaftafell, gear up, ride briefly to the glacier, then walk across Vatnajökull with a certified guide. Expect ice formations, moulins, crevasses, and broad views. Guides such as Maria, Anna, Martin, and Atilla have led memorable outings, though the walk to the ice can take much of the three hours.

“Lovely hike and guide! Got to learn alot about the glacier! The team was very nice and friendly! Had a blast!”

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7.Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116Top rated

Meet Icelandic Mountain Guides at Skaftafell for a 3.5-hour outing on Falljökull. After a safety briefing and a short bus ride, you will learn to walk in crampons, then explore blue ice, crevasses, ice arches, glacier mills, and natural sculptures with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Rob, Emilia, Przemyslav, and Angelika are praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“A must do!!! I did a lot of research trying to pick which glacier tour to do and settled on this one solely for the reviews of the guides. And that did not disappoint! Przemyslav was knowledgeable, funny, patient, and bonus points for being a great photographer! I enjoyed this since the level of hiking wasn’t overly tiresome and got to see and learn a lot about the glacier. An eye opening and once in a lifetime experience. Thanks again Przemyslav!!!!”

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8.Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 501 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Meet Melrakki Adventures in Skaftafell for a three-hour glacier outing on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. Your guide supplies crampons, drives you by modified 4x4 to the ice, and leads up to two hours past crevasses, moulins, blue pools, and striking ice formations. Early departures can mean fewer people and better photos.

“You cannot book a better tour. The guide was an expert, we were the first on the glacier, the smallest group (only 4), the guide adjusted to the group so we did a lot of fun stuff besides the basic tour and it was a once in a lifetime experience.”

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9.Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Meet Melrakki Adventures at Skaftafell for a three-hour Falljökull glacier hike in a group of no more than eight. Your guide, possibly Javi, Kate, Kallia, José, or another certified leader, teaches you to use crampons, helmets, harnesses, and an ice axe before leading you onto the ice. A 4x4 ride saves part of the approach.

“Kallia was our guide for this tour. She was wonderful and gave us so much insight on the glaciers. We didn’t have a large group like the other tours we saw which gave us a more personalized experience. We had a great time exploring the beautiful glacier, taking time to take in the scenery, trying the refreshing glacial water. It was a memorable experience, highly recommend.”

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