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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Walk & VatnajökullGuided glacier hike on Skaftafellsjökull from Skaftafell. All gear provided, certified guide, small groups. No experience needed. 2–3 hours.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 15:30 · From age 10★ 4.93 (686)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Small Group Evening Tour & 4x4 RideFeel the crunch of crampons underfoot on a glacier hike from Skaftafell, with a certified guide, small group, and 4x4 transfer right to the ice. Includes all gear.Every day · 09:45, 13:30 and 13:45 · From age 8★ 4.98 (508)3hEN · CS✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 156per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3-Hour Small Group Tour & Ice Axe3-hour glacier walk on Vatnajökull's outlet in Skaftafell with certified guide, equipment included, groups under 12. All fitness levels, ages 8+.Every day · 09:30 · From age 8★ 4.69 (615)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
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Vatnajokull Glacier Hike: Small Group Tour & Crampon WalkFeel the crunch of ancient ice underfoot on a small group hike across Vatnajokull glacier, with certified guides, gear included, and evening departures from Skaftafell.Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 12★ 4.97 (156)4h 30mEN · CS✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Tour: Certified GuideHike Vatnajökull glacier with a guide, exploring ice caves and crevasses. Equipment and transfers included for a full adventure.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 14:30 · From age 10★ 4.97 (107)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Vatnajökull Glacier Walk: 4x4 Transfer & Beginner HikeFeel the crunch of ancient ice underfoot on a beginner glacier walk at Falljökull, with 4x4 transfer, gear, and stories from your local guide. Includes all equipment.Next departure: 1 May 2027 · From age 8★ 4.95 (115)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 122per person
Ice climbing Skaftafell: Three hours on blue ice wallsThree hours on Falljökull glacier with ice climbing and crampons. Small groups max 6, all gear included, coffee and chocolates provided. Year-round.Every day · 14:00 · From age 12★ 4.88 (131)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Skaftafell glacier hike: Blue ice cave on VatnajökullRide a 4x4 from Skaftafell to Falljökull glacier, then hike across the ice with a certified guide to a natural blue ice cave, equipped with crampons and helmet.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 13:30 · From age 8★ 4.48 (164)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 167per person
Blue Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón: Super Jeep on VatnajökullVisit a natural blue ice cave on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, by Super Jeep from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon with a guide, safety gear and three hours on the ice.Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 · From age 6★ 4.26 (179)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
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Skaftafell glacier hike: Blue ice maze on VatnajökullHike 4 km through deep blue ice canyons and narrow corridors on Vatnajökull's Falljökull outlet glacier with a certified guide providing all safety gear.Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · From age 8★ 4.47 (30)4h 10mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 136per person
Skaftafell: Glacier Hike Small Group & 4x4 TransferFeel the crunch of crampons on Vatnajökull ice, explore moulins and crevasses with a local guide, and ride a 4x4 to the glacier’s edge. Includes gear and transfer.Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 · From age 14★ 4.92 (89)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 163per person
ATV riding in Skaftafell: Cross glacial rivers and black sandRide an ATV across river beds and black sand in Skaftafell, crossing the glacial Morsá river and passing the historic Skeiðarárbrú bridge with views.Every day · 13:00 · From age 8★ 4.93 (15)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Ice climbing Vatnajökull from Skaftafell: Scale ice wallsScale ice walls and descend crevasses on Europe's largest glacier with crampons and ice axes, guided from Skaftafell in full gear and transport.Every day · 11:00 · Ages 14–65★ 4.83 (65)7h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 265per person
Lakagígar volcano tour from Klaustur: Small group by super jeepFull-day super jeep tour from Klaustur through Vatnajokull National Park with a local guide, hiking Laki crater, visiting Fagrifoss waterfall.Next departure: 13 Sep 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.83 (54)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 316per person
2-Day South Coast Tour from Reykjavik: Ice Cave & Diamond BeachTwo-day South Coast tour from Reykjavik with hotel stays and breakfasts, visiting waterfalls, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, and an ice cave.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8★ 4.60 (10)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 637per person
Skaftafell airplane sightseeing: Vatnajökull glacier flightFly over Vatnajökull glacier, Grímsvötn volcano, and the colorful Landmannalaugar highlands from Skaftafell in a 90-minute sightseeing flight with a live.Thu–Sat · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages★ 4.76 (17)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 659per person
Skaftafell Ice Climbing Tour with Pro Photographer, 20 PhotosIce climbing tour in Skaftafell with certified glacier guide and professional photographer documenting your adventure. 20 edited photos included.Every day · 12:00 · From age 16★ 5.00 (10)6hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 730per person
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Airplane sightseeing flight over Laki craters from SkaftafellFly over Lakagígar volcano craters, Skeiðarárjökull glacier and Grænalón glacial lake on a 50-minute sightseeing flight from Skaftafell with a live English guide.Thu–Sat · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (7)50mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 409per person
Ice Cave Tour from Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull glacier explorationVisiting Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon? Book an ice cave tour with a guide who drives you 30 minutes into Vatnajökull, outfits you with crampons and helmets.Mon–Fri · 10:30 · From age 8★ 5.00 (7)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 193per person
Vatnajökull Glacier Tour with Professional PhotographyFull-day private glacier hike on Vatnajökull with Zodiac boat ride through Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach photoshoot, and 20 edited photos emailed within 14 days.Next departure: 12 May 2027★ 5.00 (6)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 2,158per group
Jökulsárlón Blue Ice Cave Tour: Vatnajökull Glacier AdventureWalk into Vatnajökull's blue ice cave on a guided glacier tour from Jökulsárlón, with a certified guide, all caving gear and 4x4 transport included.Every day · 12:00 · From age 8★ 5.00 (6)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 188per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing AdventureIce climbing on Falljökull glacier in Skaftafell with certified guide, crampons, ice axe and safety gear.Thu · 11:30 · From age 14★ 5.00 (5)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 281per person
Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from SkaftafellFly over Skeiðarársandur's black sand plain and Skeiðarárjökull glacier on a 45-minute sightseeing flight from Skaftafell airstrip.Thu–Sat · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (4)45mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 395per person
Glacier lagoon flight from Skaftafell: Iceland's highest peakFly 50 minutes over Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Hvannadalshnjúkur peak and Vatnajökull from Skaftafell airstrip, with pilot briefing and coffee before takeoff.Thu–Sat · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (3)50mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 420per person
ATV riding in Skaftafell: Glacier views and river bedsRide an ATV through Skaftafell's rugged terrain for an hour, crossing river beds and stopping at Skeiðarárbrú bridge for views of Skaftafellsjökull glacier.Every day · 10:00 · From age 8★ 5.00 (3)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 142per person
Scenic airplane flight around Skaftafell National ParkFly over Skaftafell and Vatnajokull in a 15-minute fixed-wing tour, seeing glaciers, black sand patterns and volcanic peaks from above with an English-speaking guide.Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages★ 5.00 (1)15mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 182per person
Skaftafell at a glance ✓ 2026-10-29
- Most booked: Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Walk & Vatnajökull, US$ 107 (3h 30m, 4.93★ · 686).
- Top rated: Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Small Group Evening Tour & 4x4 Ride, US$ 156 (3h, 4.98★ · 508).
- Best value: Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3-Hour Small Group Tour & Ice Axe, US$ 110 (3h, 4.69★ · 615).
Of the 33 experiences: 33 with free cancellation, 33 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup and 33 bookable last-minute.