Top 15 Skaftafell Tours

1.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Troll Expeditions in Skaftafell, collect glacier gear, then ride to Falljökull for a guided walk among crevasses, moulins and blue ice. Expect roughly 60 to 90 minutes on the glacier, plus transport and a safety briefing. Boots can be rented; you must be at least 8.

“We don’t have glaciers back home, so being able to hike on one and seeing the beauty up close was incredible!”

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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, with a certified guide and a group of no more than 10. You’ll get crampons, a helmet, harness and ice axe, then hike for about three hours on the glacier. Expect striking ice formations, glacier science and a solid physical workout.

“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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3.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

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

Spend about four hours hiking Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with an English-speaking certified guide. You’ll ride a 4x4 to the ice, learn to use crampons, and walk among blue ice, crevasses and the glacier’s icefall. Guides have included James, Anna, Nil and Tomas, though your guide may vary.

“Glacier hiking is once in a life time experience!!! The view was out of the world. Equipments such as crampons, ice hammer, and helmets were provided. Tour guides checked if your hiking boots were compatible with the crampons. If not, you could rent boots. They also had waterproof jackets for rent. However, the weather was so stormy, even one layer of north face waterproof jacket couldn’t withstand. I was drenched at the end. So definitely bundle up more layers! The hike was not easy, but our guide Dragon was considerate, knowledgeable, and brave. He held out his hand when I had a hard time crossing the ice cracks. One time,…”

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4.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

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

From Jökulsárlón, ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull for a guided glacier walk with crampons, helmet and harness. Expect about two hours on the ice, with route choices shaped by weather and conditions. Guides such as Iga, Guillermo, Javier and Thomas have led past tours. Ice caves and moulins are possible, but never guaranteed.

“Very surprise, and the experience is wonderful. Especially, it is so beautiful when see the blue ice cave.”

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5.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

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

From Skaftafell, ride a 4x4 to Falljökull for a guided glacier walk and visit to a natural ice cave. Your guide supplies crampons, helmet, ice axe, and harness, then leads a small group of up to 12 across ridges and crevasses. Guides such as Ola, James, and Albin have earned praise for clear explanations and careful pacing. The cave changes with conditions, so its size and shape are never guaranteed.

“Was amazing, the guide was really nice and passionate about the glaciers”

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6.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

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

Join a certified guide for a three-hour outing on Vatnajökull, with a short drive, a walk to the glacier, and time among its ice formations and moulins. Helmets, harnesses, and ice axes are included. Groups are limited to 12, and guides such as Maria, Anna, and Martin have led outings. Bring sturdy boots and weatherproof layers, or rent them at the meeting point.

“Our guide Maria was fantastic - she was extremely patient with the people struggling with equipment, and with one member of our party who was in a bad mood and less than polite. She was a saint! The glacier hike was stunning, with gorgeous ice formations and beautiful views back down to the coast.”

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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

Walk on Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, with a certified guide and a group of no more than 15. You get crampons, an ice axe, and instruction, so no glacier experience is needed. The 3.5-hour outing includes a short bus ride to the ice; guides such as Rob, Emilia, and Przemyslav have earned praise for their care and clear explanations.

“The tour is amazing and our guide is very attentive and friendly. We enjoyed the hike and explored many features of the glaciers. It was a fairly easy hike for me and should be suitable for every age group. High recommend”

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8.Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

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

Meet Melrakki Adventures in Skaftafell for a three-hour outing to Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 cuts the approach to 15 minutes each way, leaving up to two hours for ice. Your English-speaking guide supplies glacier gear, teaches crampon technique and leads a group of no more than eight past crevasses, moulins and blue pools.

“We had a wonderful experience with Franziska as our guide whom made it even more amazing than this tour on the gletsjer already is. Franziska is VERY knowledgable, knows her stuff and shares everything with great enthusiasm! I believe she also made the sun shine and gave us clear blue skies that day. Thanks Franzy! :) Definitely recommend to book the extra small group hike AND go as early as possible to beat the crowds. Enjoy!”

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9.Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

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

From Skaftafell, a 4x4 carries you close to Falljökull before a guided hike onto the ice. Expect about 90 minutes on the glacier, instruction in crampons and safety gear, and close-up views of crevasses and moulins. Groups are capped at eight, and guides such as Kate, Javi, and Kallia lead the English-language tours.

“What an amazing experience we had! Our guide, Javi, was a wonderful guide. He made sure that we feel safe, was knowledgeable, engaging, passionate, fun and kind. What a great tour we had! Thank you, Melrakki Adventures!”

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10.Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Meet your certified guide at Skaftafell Base Camp, gear up with crampons, ice axes, and a harness, then ride a minibus to the glacier for about two hours on the ice. No glacier-hiking experience is needed, but you should be reasonably fit and dressed for cold, wet weather. Groups are capped at eight.

“It was a bucket list experience and we were glad we did it, but would recommend going on the shorter length. A shorter distance would be more well suited for first time glacier hikers. It takes awhile to get used to the equipment and the longer hike challenges even experienced hikers. Would do again but would opt for the shorter hike.”

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11.Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

From Jökulsárlón, a small group rides a modified Super Jeep to Vatnajökull, then hikes over rocky ground to a natural ice cave. Your guide supplies a helmet and crampons and explains how glacier ice forms. Cave conditions change, so the exact cave and time inside can vary. Guides including Alex, Holt, and Anna have been praised for their care, humor, and photos.

“David did a great job taking us through the cave and put onto the glacier. He explained how glaciers and ice caves form. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions kindly. The ice cave was amazing. Plenty of room to stand up, but some places we had to crouch for a little bit. We didn't mind, tho, it was so beautiful.”

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12.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Experience Easy Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $136

From Skaftafell Base Camp, ride to Falljökull for a guided walk on an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. You’ll get crampons, an ice axe, safety gear, and a short lesson before exploring for about 2.5 hours in a group capped at 12. Guides such as Elizabeth, Odi, and Marta have earned praise for clear explanations and careful pacing.

“This excursion was fun, informative and worth the money.”

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13.Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

Join a certified English-speaking guide for a roughly four-hour glacier hike in Skaftafell, including a walk of about 2.5 hours to a blue ice cave. Troll Expeditions supplies crampons, a helmet, harness and ice axe, plus coffee and chocolates. The cave changes with the ice, so its size and shape can vary.

“It was an incredible experience to walk on the glaciar and visit the ice cave. The guide, Kevin, explained very well all the characteristics and features of the glaciar and always was happy to take photos and answer our questions. Very amazing tour”

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14.Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $266

Meet your guide at Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell for a four-hour outing to Svínafellsjökull, an outlet of the Vatnajökull ice cap. You’ll get boots, crampons, an ice axe and safety instruction, then hike among ice formations and try climbing an ice wall. The group is limited to six, and no climbing experience is required.

“Ice climbing on a glacier is a once in a life-time opportunity! Our experiences with Kevin and Yan were wonderful and adventurous”

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15.Skaftafell: Extra Small Group Glacier Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $199

This 4.5-hour outing pairs a 15-minute ride in a modified Land Rover Defender with about 3.5 hours on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. A certified English-speaking guide leads a group of up to eight across the ice, with crampon instruction, glacier stories, and time to reach striking formations higher up. Bring sturdy hiking shoes, warm layers, water, and lunch.

“Great trip! My husband and I went on Saturday. Our guide was absolutely fantastic. He has a real passion for helping others enjoy nature. There is no “rappeling,” however the climb is challenging! The guide stopped at just the right times to ensure that the trip was enjoyable for all. This was the highlight of our Iceland trip. Warning- we got blisters on our feet from the crampons, so wear thick socks.”

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