Skaftafell 6-Hour Adventure Hike

This private, extended 5-hour tour offers an in-depth hike on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Highlights include spending 3.5 to 4 hours on the ice to explore deeper into the glacier, witnessing a wider variety of features like deep crevasses and moulins (vertical shafts), and gaining wide panoramic views over Skaftafell National Park. This tour is perfect for guests seeking more time and immersion on the ice, with all essential safety gear (crampons, harness, ice axe) provided by your certified guide.

Join this private, extended glacier hike designed for travelers who desire more time and personalized attention on the ice. The tour explores Falljökull, a dramatic outlet glacier located within the scenic Skaftafell National Park area of Southeast Iceland.

You will meet your guide at the dedicated Troll base minutes from the glacier located with free parking available, where you receive your safety equipment. The adventure begins with a brief 15-minute ride, followed by a 15-minute walk to the edge of the ice, where your guide will give a safety briefing and instruction on using the crampons and ice axe.

You will spend 3.5 to 4 hours actively hiking across the rugged glacial terrain. This extended duration allows you to climb higher than on shorter tours, accessing more remote areas and enjoying sweeping views of the entire Skaftafell region, dramatically shaped by the ice. Your guide will interpret the geological features, pointing out crevasses and moulins, and explaining how the glacier continuously forms, moves, and changes based on the season. This private experience ensures a flexible pace, dedicated focus from your certified guide, and a memorable, detailed look at the immense power of Europe’s largest glacier. A complimentary hot drink and candy bar are provided upon return.

Prepare for an epic journey through Iceland's breathtaking landscapes! You will ride in a powerful 4x4 Super Jeep, conquering pristine wilderness, venture into the heart of a glacier, and explore the stunning Blue Ice Cave, renowned as the "Crystal Palace." Before your eyes, shimmering shades of blue ice, millennia-old crystalline domes, and ever-changing glacial crevasses and tunnels will create a once-in-a-lifetime moment frozen in time.

Our adventure begins at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon parking lot, where our expert guides will join you on this expedition. Aboard a specialized Super Jeep designed for Iceland's extreme terrain, you'll journey toward the glacier summit while listening to tales of this land's ancient icy legends.

The moment you step into the heart of the glacier, you'll be immersed in a dreamlike world: sapphire-blue ice walls envelop you gently, crystalline light refracts in mesmerizing patterns, and winding ice tunnels lead you deep into the earth—this naturally sculpted crystal palace reshapes its beauty each year, and the art of ice you encounter will be a unique masterpiece presented just for you.

Please equip yourself with warm clothing and a waterproof jacket, as this expedition into the very soul of Iceland's winter deserves your full preparation. This is more than a tour—it's an Icelandic tribute blending ultimate adventure, natural wonders, and lifelong memories. Book now, and let us write your exclusive legend with the glacier!

This 3-hour tour focuses on an easy, guided hike onto the Sólheimajökull glacier, an outlet of the mighty Mýrdalsjökull ice cap. Highlights include traversing scenic crevasses and viewing vast ice formations, volcanic remains, and glacial tunnels (moulins). Participants receive comprehensive safety gear (crampons, ice axe) and guidance from a certified expert, allowing for an intimate, safe, and visually rewarding experience on one of Iceland's most panoramic glaciers.

Join this easy-to-moderate, 3-hour guided hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, an accessible destination located on the South Coast (approx. 2.5 hours driving time from Reykjavík). This tour is ideal for travelers who want a hands-on glacier experience without high difficulty, with a minimum age of 8 years.

You will meet your certified English-speaking guide at the Sólheimajökull parking lot. All essential safety equipment is provided and mandatory, including a harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe. Guests must wear good, ankle-supporting shoes (available for rent).

The hike begins with a walk toward the glacier's edge, passing a small glacier lagoon where icebergs often float. Once on the ice, your guide will secure your crampons, making walking safe and stable. You will then hike onto the ice cap, where you will encounter stunning natural features like deep cracks (crevasses) and dramatic ice sculptures. From the glacier's higher points, you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the South Coast and the North Atlantic Ocean. Your guide will provide insights into the glacier’s geology, its formation over the active Katla volcano underneath, and the visible effects of climate change. The duration provides ample time for exploration and photos before concluding back at the meeting point with complimentary coffee and chocolates.

This tour offers a thrilling combination of glacier hiking and ice climbing on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Highlights include using specialized gear (crampons, harness, and twin ice axes) to climb a secure ice wall or crevasse face, spending approximately 3 hours on the ice, and exploring dramatic ice features like moulins and crevasses in the stunning mountain landscape of the Skaftafell area. No previous climbing experience is required, as expert guides teach you the necessary techniques.

Join this adventure tour for anyone seeking an added thrill on a glacier, suitable for travelers in good physical health. The tour targets Falljökull, a magnificent outlet glacier located in the beautiful Skaftafell area of Southeast Iceland.

You will meet your guide at the dedicated Troll base minutes from the glacier with free parking available, where you must arrive 20 minutes prior to departure to meet your certified English-speaking guide and get equipped. All essential gear is provided, including a helmet, harness, crampons (for walking on ice), and an ice axe.

After a short 15-minute ride and a 15-minute walk, you will arrive at the ice edge. Your guide will provide a crucial safety briefing and demonstration of how to walk on the ice. The adventure includes approximately 3 hours actively spent on the glacier. Your guide will select the safest and best feature available on the day—often a vertical ice wall or a crevasse edge—and set up a secure climbing anchor. You will then have the chance to climb the ice wall using the provided ice axes, supported by a rope and your guide. Additionally, the tour includes hiking to explore other dramatic features like deep crevasses, vertical moulins (ice tunnels), and unique sculpted ice formations, immersing you fully in this dramatic, film-featured landscape.