Glacier Hikes in Skaftafell at a glance
- Our pick: Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Walk & Vatnajökull, US$ 107 per person (3h 30m, 4.93★ · 692).
- Top rated: Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Small Group Evening Tour & 4x4 Ride, US$ 156 per person (3h, 4.98★ · 508).
- Shortest: Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3-Hour Small Group Tour & Ice Axe, US$ 109 per person (3h, 4.69★ · 615).
Price per person across the 18 options priced per person: US$ 107–US$ 281 (median US$ 163). With 100+ reviews: 14 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 18 with live guides in English, 18 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation and 18 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Glacier Hikes in Skaftafell
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
18 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Walk & Vatnajökull Guided glacier hike on Skaftafellsjökull from Skaftafell. All gear provided, certified guide, small groups. No experience needed. 2–3 hours. Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:00 and 15:30 · From age 10 ★ 4.93 (692 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3-Hour Small Group Tour & Ice Axe 3-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 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Small Group Evening Tour & 4x4 Ride Feel 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 and 13:45 · From age 8 ★ 4.98 (508 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · CS ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 156 per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3km Falljökull walk on Vatnajökull Glacier hike on Falljökull from Skaftafell with guide, crampons, 4x4 transport. Small groups, 3km on ice, for families and first-timers. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 13:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.67 (205 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 108 per person
Skaftafell: Ice Cave & Glacier Walk with Super Jeep Super Jeep glacier tours on Vatnajökull with blue ice cave exploration. Crampons, helmets, and harness included. Small groups, all weather conditions. Every day · 10:00 · Ages 13–70 ★ 4.93 (196 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 per person
Skaftafell glacier hike: Blue ice cave on Vatnajökull Ride 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 · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 13:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.48 (165 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 166 per person
Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour: Hike to Blue Ice & Certified Guide Skaftafell ice cave hike on Vatnajökull glacier with certified guide. Crampons, harness and ice axe included. 2.5 hours, small groups. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.77 (245 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Ice climbing Skaftafell: Three hours on blue ice walls Three 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 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 247 per person
Skaftafell: Falljökull Glacier Trek with Certified Guide Hike eight kilometers on Vatnajökull's outlet glacier with a certified guide. Crampons and safety gear included. Small groups, 4x4 transport from Skaftafell. Every day · 11:00 · From age 14 ★ 4.82 (205 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 166 per person
Vatnajökull Glacier Ice Cave Tour: 3-4 Hours, Blue Ice Ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón on Vatnajökull glacier. Super jeep, guide, helmet and crampons included. Walking distance 1-4km depending on conditions. Every day · 08:50, 09:20, 12:20, 12:50 and 13:20 · From age 7 ★ 4.70 (305 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Ice Axe Tour, Small Group Guided glacier hike on Vatnajökull outlet glacier with crampons, ice axes and certified guide. 4 hours, groups under 8, departures 9am–1:30pm from Skaftafell Base Camp. Next departure: 22 Apr 2027 · From age 14 ★ 4.96 (451 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 230 per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Tour: Certified Guide Hike Vatnajökull glacier with a guide, exploring ice caves and crevasses. Equipment and transfers included for a full adventure. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · From age 10 ★ 4.97 (112 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Vatnajokull Glacier Hike: Small Group Tour & Crampon Walk Feel 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 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · CS ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Vatnajökull Glacier Walk: 4x4 Transfer & Beginner Hike Feel 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 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 122 per person
Skaftafell: Glacier Hike Small Group & 4x4 Transfer Feel 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 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 163 per person
Compare 3 more options for Glacier Hikes in Skaftafell
From US$ 141 per person · 4 h to 8 h
Skaftafell glacier hike: Blue ice maze on Vatnajökull Hike 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 ★ 4.44 (32 reviews) Duration: 4h 10m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 141 per person
Ice climbing Vatnajökull from Skaftafell: Scale ice walls Scale 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 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 257 per person
Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Adventure Ice climbing on Falljökull glacier in Skaftafell with certified guide, crampons, ice axe and safety gear. Thu · 11:30 · From age 14 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 281 per person
The top 12 of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Blue Ice Walk & VatnajökullOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 107 per person | 3h 30m | 4.93★ · 692 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 13:30, 14:00 and 15:30 | English |
| Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Small Group Evening Tour & 4x4 RideTop ratedGroup of up to 8 | US$ 156 per person | 3h | 4.98★ · 508 | Every day · 09:45 and 13:45 | English, Czech |
| Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3-Hour Small Group Tour & Ice AxeShortestGroup of up to 12 | US$ 109 per person | 3h | 4.69★ · 615 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Skaftafell Glacier Hike: 3km Falljökull walk on VatnajökullGroup of up to 15 | US$ 108 per person | 4h | 4.67★ · 205 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Skaftafell: Ice Cave & Glacier Walk with Super JeepGroup of up to 8 | US$ 275 per person | 5h–6h | 4.93★ · 196 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Skaftafell glacier hike: Blue ice cave on VatnajökullGroup of up to 12 | US$ 166 per person | 4h | 4.48★ · 165 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Skaftafell Ice Cave Tour: Hike to Blue Ice & Certified GuideGroup of up to 12 | US$ 160 per person | 4h | 4.77★ · 245 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Ice climbing Skaftafell: Three hours on blue ice wallsGroup of up to 6 | US$ 247 per person | 4h | 4.88★ · 131 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Skaftafell: Falljökull Glacier Trek with Certified GuideGroup of up to 12 | US$ 166 per person | 5h | 4.82★ · 205 | Every day · 11:00 | English |
| Vatnajökull Glacier Ice Cave Tour: 3-4 Hours, Blue IceGroup of up to 14 | US$ 195 per person | 3h 30m | 4.70★ · 305 | Every day · 08:50, 09:20, 12:20, 12:50 and 13:20 | English |
| Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Ice Axe Tour, Small GroupGroup of up to 8 | US$ 230 per person | 4h 30m | 4.96★ · 451 | Next departure: 22 Apr 2027 | English |
| Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Tour: Certified GuideGroup of up to 12 | US$ 160 per person | 3h 30m | 4.97★ · 112 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English |