Jökulsárlón Glacier Kayaking and Skaftafell Glacier Hike Combo Tour
Tour Description
Embark on a full-day combo tour that takes you deep into the wild beauty of Southeast Iceland with two unforgettable glacier experiences. You can either start your day paddling through the surreal iceberg-dotted waters of Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon on a guided kayaking adventure. Then, lace up your hiking boots and set out for an exhilarating glacier hike in the heart of Skaftafell Nature Reserve, where you'll explore the frozen landscape of an outlet glacier from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest ice cap.
This adventure is split into two separate tours, each led by certified glacier and kayaking guides, with all safety gear and instructions provided. Travel between the two locations is self-drive, giving you time to enjoy the scenery along Iceland’s stunning South Coast.
You’ll select which adventure to begin with.
If you start with kayaking, meet our guides at Troll.is Glacier Lagoon in Jökulsárlón 20 minutes before departure at 10:00 am and make sure to reach Troll.is - Skatafell 20 minutes before departure time set at 2:00 pm
If you start with the glacier hike, head to Troll.is Skaftafell 20 minutes before departure time set at 09:00 AM and make sure to reach Troll.is Glacier Lagoon 20 minutes before depature time set at 1:30 PM (Exact locations are easily found by searching “Troll.is Glacier Lagoon” or “Troll.is Skaftafell” on Google Maps.)
Experience two epic adventures in one day. Book now and experience two of Iceland’s most breathtaking activities in one epic journey!
Skaftafell & Jökulsárlón
May - September
3 Hours + 1.5 Hours
Not Included
Easy
Highlight Of The Tour
What’s Included
Available Add-ons
Rent pants to keep you dry
Rent a jacket 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
A park fee may apply for access to Vatnajökull National Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can! However, you will need to book each activity separately if you wish to do them on different days. You can find the tour links here: Jökulsárlón Glacier Kayaking | Skaftafell Glacier Hike.
- Camera (great opportunity for excellent photos!)
- Warm clothes
- Inner layer – Shirt / T-shirt (wool or synthetic)
- Insulating layer – Polyester Sweater / Fleece Sweater / Insulated Down Jacket
- Outer layer – Waterproof jacket and pants (can be rented from Tröll)
- Hiking pants / fleece pants
- Socks (wool / hiking)
- Hiking / Climbing boots (boots need to have an ankle support to protect your ankle from potential sprains while hiking; Tröll has boots rental at location if needed)
- Hat, gloves, sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Small water bottle
- Joy & happiness!
Your glacier adventure begins at two separate locations depending on your chosen activity order. You can select which tour to start with when booking.
- Kayaking Tour – Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Meeting point: Troll.is Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, Iceland Look up "Troll.is Glacier Lagoon" on Google Maps for exact directions. Departure Time: 09:00 AM
- Glacier Hike – Skaftafell Nature Reserve Meeting point: Troll.is Skaftafell, West of Hofgarður, 785 Hof, Iceland Look up "Troll.is Skaftafell" on Google Maps for exact directions. Departure Time: 10:00 AM
We highly recommend arriving at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This ensures a smooth check-in and gear-up process.
Please note: Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a spot on the tour, and no refunds will be issued for missed departures.
Minimum age: 14 years All participants must be at least 14 years old to join this combo tour. This policy ensures safety and the ability to handle both the glacier hike and kayaking activity.
Easy This tour is suitable for all participants with a basic level of fitness. No prior experience is needed, and the activity is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Guests should dress appropriately for the weather conditions to ensure a comfortable experience.
• This partner 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 rescheduling the tour to another date or to another activity when possible (price difference might apply, if the new activity has a higher price)