Things to do in Skaftafell
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Walk & Vatnajökull★ 4.93 (655) · 3h 30m
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Small Group Evening Tour & 4x4 Ride★ 4.98 (500) · 3h
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3-Hour Small Group Tour & Ice Axe★ 4.69 (610) · 3h
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Ice Axe Tour, Small Group★ 4.95 (438) · 4h 30mUS$ 230View ›
Vatnajökull Glacier Ice Cave Tour: 3-4 Hours, Blue Ice★ 4.69 (302) · 3h 30mUS$ 195View ›
Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour: Hike to Blue Ice & Certified Guide★ 4.76 (241) · 4hUS$ 166View ›
Glacier hiking Skaftafell: Falljökull expedition with crampons★ 4.90 (208) · 5hUS$ 167View ›
Skaftafell: Falljökull Glacier Trek with Certified Guide★ 4.82 (203) · 5hUS$ 168View ›
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3km Falljökull walk on Vatnajökull★ 4.66 (200) · 4hUS$ 106View ›
Skaftafell: Ice Cave & Glacier Walk with Super Jeep★ 4.93 (182) · 5h–6hUS$ 275View ›Top rated (3)
Vatnajokull Glacier Hike: Small Group Tour & Crampon WalkYou’ll set out from Skaftafell for a half-day hike on Vatnajokull glacier with a certified local guide in a small group—learning to use crampons and an ice axe as you walk past crevasses, moulins, and shifting blue ice. Expect quiet moments, real conversation, and plenty of chances to stop for photos or just take it all in.
Vatnajökull Glacier Walk: 4x4 Transfer & Beginner HikeYou’ll ride out by SuperJeep to Falljökull for a beginner-friendly glacier walk with a local guide who knows every icy crack and story. Expect to strap on real crampons, hear the wind whistle through blue crevasses, and maybe laugh at your own Icelandic pronunciation attempts. It’s chilly but feels alive underfoot — perfect for first-timers wanting a taste of Vatnajökull’s wild side.
Ice climbing Skaftafell: three hours on blue ice wallsYou hike on Falljökull glacier, climb an ice wall with crampons and an ice axe, and learn how the ice fractures and moves from a certified guide who handles all the technical setup. Gear, boots, and coffee are included. Groups stay small, and the whole experience takes about three hours on the ice itself.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to actually climb ice, not just walk on a glacier. The three hours on the ice is what gives you time to learn the technique and feel the climb — expect to work your forearms and leave with shaking hands in the best way.
