Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
Frozen Bonus included: Book now and receive a promo code with a 23% discount on your second glacier hike or ice cave booking (go to FAQ for more info).Tour Description
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.
Skaftafell
All Year
4 Hours
Meet on location
Medium
Highlight Of The Tour
What’s Included
Available Add-ons
Rent a jacket to keep you dry
Rent pants to keep you dry
Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold
Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind
Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun
Frequently Asked Questions
• Warm clothes (first layer) • Waterproof outdoor clothing (second layer) • Gloves and hat • Joy and happiness!
Medium Clients must be fit enough for the activity they are participating in. They must be dressed and geared up according to weather conditions
No — participation is not recommended at any stage of pregnancy. This tour includes technical ice climbing and glacier hiking with crampons, which involve physical strain, vertical climbing, and safety equipment that may not be suitable or safe during pregnancy. Due to the risk of falls, harness pressure, and remote conditions, we do not allow or advise participation for pregnant individuals at any stage.
We highly recommend that you arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour cannot be guaranteed or refunded.
The meeting point is in Google Maps as Troll Expeditions Skaftafell. There you can find the exact location and driving directions.
Driving time to Skaftafell from Reykjavík is around 5 hours in good road conditions.
Click on the map for the exact location and directions.
At least 12 years old
• All day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. • In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.
Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once it gets wet, it takes a long time to dry, leaving you cold.
The temperature on the glacier is just a few degrees colder than at the Skaftafell Terminal; however, it is much more windy due to a higher elevation.
Find the weather information here.
Feel free to contact Tröll customer service for any questions on info@troll.is or call+354 519 5544
Wish you a magical hike!
When you book this product, you will receive a follow up email with a promo code. The promo code will give you a discount on you second glacier activity that you book with Troll.is.
The following products are included in the Frozen Bonus rewards:
- Crystal Blue Ice Cave Tour
- Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike
- Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike
- Skaftafell 5 hours Adventure Glacier Hike
- Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
- Katla Volcano Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour
- Katla Ice Cave Extended 4-hour Super Jeep Tour
- Solheimajokull 3h Easy Level Glacier Hike
- Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing
- Solheimajokull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike (temporarily closed)
The offer is valid for all travel dates until the 15th of December, 2025.
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