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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“Wilmar does not feel like he's a guide, but an adventurer/brother/incredible friend! He's the perfect person to have had explored southern Iceland with, and is also very safety strong, which is a huge must for us when taking our 9 year-old son on tours! We had an amazing time, and with an incredible guide!”
Hike Sólheimajökull’s blue ice crevasses with crampons and an expert guide. Beginner-friendly, plus South Coast waterfalls and black sand.
“Lilja was stupendous host -friendly, warm, kind, knowledgeable, fun. We were so fortunate to have her.”
Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and expert guidance, seeing crevasses, moulins, and a glacier lagoon in small groups.
“We had Steve as our tour guide, and he did a great job making it interesting, fun, well-paced, and informative.”
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.
“Roberto was a wonderful guide. We hiked the glacier and had ample time at each site we stopped at. If you’re in Iceland, be sure to book this tour.”
Small-group south coast day from Reykjavik with a Sólheimajökull glacier hike, waterfalls, and black-sand beach. Gear included.
“Your day starts off by your driver picking you up at your stop, which went perfectly. Our driver Sveinbjorn was excellent. Right from the start he makes you feel welcome, nice calm icleandic music in the background and talking about Iceland. Since everything is based on a schedule during the day, Sveinbjorn made sure that…”
A 3-hour small-group hike on Sólheimajökull glacier near Vik with crampons, an ice axe, and expert guides.
“We very much enjoyed the tour. The small group setting worked really well, as it made the hike safer, easier to manage and kept communications effective. The guide was excellent. She assisted us with our gear, showed great concern for our safety, kept the pace suitable for all members young and old, and provided useful…”
Guided south coast day from Reykjavik with a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.
“Tomasz was great! This excursion had everything we wanted, waterfalls and glacier hike! Prepare to get wet, bring your rainjacket!!! Hiking was not intensive but make sure you are wearing hiking shoes to make the trek more comfortable. We were given crampons for the glacier hike and it exceeded expectation! Tomasz answered all our questions…”
Explore a real blue ice cave and hike Falljökull Glacier with a small group, pro safety gear, and off-road transport from Skaftafell.
“It was my first time on the glacier and the guide made sure to show us the crevasse, walk around with us a bit and explore the cave.”
South Coast icons plus a glacier walk on Sólheimajökull. Small group, safety gear included, and time for waterfalls, black sand, and photos.
“Klaus did an amazing job explaining the significance of each location. what an amazing day!”
Hike Iceland’s Vatnajökull glacier from Skaftafell with a small group and full safety gear, plus coffee and chocolates afterward.
“We do not like the tour. It was a mockery. To much money and saw almost nothing. It took an hour to come on the glacier and we scribbled on the ice for a small hour and see no caves or anything.Than go back, another hour. Terrible”
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 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!…”
Small-group hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier with crampons and guided access to blue ice, crevasses, and glacier features from Vik.
“Amazing experience! Our guide Daniel was very patient and knowledgeable. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Requires you to be fit & able to walk up & down inclines. Their equipment is excellent though and keeps you safe!!! Highly recommend.”
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