ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Tour stop · Reykjavík forecast
0°
Clear sky
Today · Wind 1 m/s
Today
5° -2°
Clear sky
Tomorrow
3° 0°
Clear sky
Mon
4° 1°
Clear sky
Tue
4° 2°
Light rain
Wed
7° 4°
Overcast
Thu
10° 5°
Rain
Fri
7° 5°
Rain showers
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullImpassable
SkógarSpots of ice
Þórsmerkurvegur: Seljalandsfoss - MerkurvegurNot known
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
• Certified guides
Our guides have certification from AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides).
• Small groups
The group size for our trips never exceeds 8 people.
• 4x4 drive
We will drive you all the way to the glacier. That means more time we can spend on ice.
• Evening departure (June - August)
If you want to avoid the crowds join us for our evening tour and enjoy the complete silence.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time spent on ice, we drive all the way to the terminus of Falljökull glacier in our 4×4 truck. Before you step on to the ice you will learn the proper way to put on and use the provided glacier gear. We aim to spend around one and a half hour on the ice, exploring moulins, crevasses and more other-wordly formations. Along the way your guide will share ineresting facts about these formations and the origins of the glacier as well as interesting local stories.
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.