Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike
1.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike
Walk Falljökull Glacier and enter a blue ice cave near Skaftafell with a small-group guide, free parking, and gear included for $165.
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Walk Falljökull Glacier and enter a blue ice cave near Skaftafell with a small-group guide, free parking, and gear included for $165.
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“Excelente trip, February 2026 and the weather was rough but the guide was smarter and pretty good driver, thank you so much for getting us save to our hotels beautiful places to see and good explanations and enough time for fotos on our Glacier hike”
Hike Sólheimajökull’s blue ice crevasses with crampons and an expert guide. Beginner-friendly, plus South Coast waterfalls and black sand.
“We had Steve as our tour guide, and he did a great job making it interesting, fun, well-paced, and informative.”
Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and expert guidance, seeing crevasses, moulins, and a glacier lagoon in small groups.
“Opportunity to learn more about glaciers, and get up close and personal! Sarah was a fantastic guide, sharing information, pointing out interesting features, explaining processes, and making the hike fun.”
Beginner-friendly glacier hike on Falljökull with crampons, blue ice, and expert safety coaching in a small-group Vatnajökull adventure.
“We had an absolutely wonderful time on this guided trip! It was our first activity of our week-long trip and we got exceptionally lucky with gorgeous, warm weather. Our guide Ohla was so much fun, and provided a great experience while keeping things relaxed, safe and knowledgeable.”
Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull plus Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss from Reykjavik, with small groups and included gear.
“Our guide was Michal !! He was great! So nice, funny and very informative! My partner and I had amazing time on this trip. We didn’t feel rushed at all and even got home in time to have dinner around 8pm downtown !”
Small-group south coast day from Reykjavik with a Sólheimajökull glacier hike, waterfalls, and black-sand beach. Gear included.
“Our driver and tour guide was FANTASTIC! So personable, funny, and informative. At the glacier, Malech was similarly delightful. He was filled with energy and eager to share fun facts about this unique ecosystem. It was a really great trip!”
A 3-hour small-group hike on Sólheimajökull glacier near Vik with crampons, an ice axe, and expert guides.
“The most amazing experience and views and a must-do activity in Iceland! Our guide Oskar was very knowledgable and brought us to do multiple activities throughout the glacier. We always felt safe and had a lot of fun. 11/10 would love to come back and try the ice climbing!”
Guided south coast day from Reykjavik with a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.
“This was an incredible experience. I went into this a little worried on if this would be doable based on previous reviews but had the best time. The glacier looks so daunting, but our guide did a great job of pacing and finding the best paths for our group. Sara was incredible and made sure…”
Explore a real blue ice cave and hike Falljökull Glacier with a small group, pro safety gear, and off-road transport from Skaftafell.
“Dragon was excellent! Really caring about our safety, super with exxplanations also to beginners. Tried to explain also in our language (italian) and for other 4 people in the group (korean), other than english. Can’t recommend it more!”
South Coast icons plus a glacier walk on Sólheimajökull. Small group, safety gear included, and time for waterfalls, black sand, and photos.
“our guide was excellent. really knowledgeable skilled and fun. safety was foremost. we couldnt have had a better experience with anyone else but Adonis!!”
Hike Iceland’s Vatnajökull glacier from Skaftafell with a small group and full safety gear, plus coffee and chocolates afterward.
“My experience with the Skaftafell hike was absolutely fantastic! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, sharing fascinating stories about the landscape, glaciers, and wildlife. It was clear that they were passionate about the area, which made the hike even more enjoyable. The pickup was seamless – right on time, with a comfortable ride…”
Blue Ice Discovery guides you across Falljökull from Skaftafell in a small group, with crampons and ice arches included.
“Hello, It was a great experience. Our guide Przemyslav Adam was great. He was not only funny but also very knowledgeable about the area. You could tell he deeply cared for the glacier and wanted to share that feeling with us. Would recommend this hike to everyone. Thanks Przemyslav!”
Extra-small Vatnajökull glacier hike from Skaftafell: 4x4 to Falljökull, crampons on, up to 2 hours on blue ice.
“We had an excellent tour with the professional guide led by Javi, who provided the clear instructions and very safety advice. He took us to see various parts of glacier and explained the reasons of formations and its changes. We enjoyed the trip very much and had an extraordinary experience in Iceland. I highly recommended…”
Small-group hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier with crampons and guided access to blue ice, crevasses, and glacier features from Vik.
“Super, very good, the guide was very good. Nice weather and great view. Fine equipement, we will advice everybody”
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