ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Glacier Beyond Remote Two Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Skaftafell National Park · Höfn í Hornafirði forecast
9°
Rain
Today · Wind 3 m/s
Today
10° 9°
Rain
Tomorrow
10° 8°
Overcast
Sat
11° 7°
Light rain
Sun
12° 7°
Clear sky
Mon
12° 8°
Rain
Tue
11° 9°
Partly cloudy
Wed
10° 8°
Partly cloudy
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 - VatnajökullMountain vehicles
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
Two glaciers in one day, and one of them is a glacier most visitors never see! While other tours stick to the standard route on Falljökull, this hike takes you across it to reach Virkisjökull (''Fortress Glacier''), a remote, secluded glacier hidden from view. You'll spend 3.5 to 4 hours on the ice, visiting a quiet glacier valley framed by towering ice formations, dramatic icefalls, and striking basalt columns, with sweeping views of Öræfajökull, Iceland's highest peak. It's the longer, wilder, more remote alternative to a standard Skaftafell glacier hike, built for travellers who want to leave the crowds behind.
What's included
Not included
- –A parking fee is charged for the Skaftafell Visitor Parking Lot
- –Snacks
Itinerary
- Tour stop
You'll step onto Falljökull, the "Falling Glacier," and your guide will lead you across its lower ice, teaching you how to read the surface and move safely between crevasses
Pass by without stopping - Tour stop
After crossing Falljökull, you'll continue onto Virkisjökull, meaning "Fortress Glacier" where most of the hike takes place. This is the quiet, secluded part of the tour: roughly 3.5-4 hours walking through a glacier valley framed by dramatic icefalls, towering ice formations, and striking basalt columns, with views opening up to Öræfajökull, Iceland's highest peak.
- Tour stop
The tour departs from our hut in Skaftafell National Park. From here, enjoy a scenic drive in our 4x4 bus to the edge of the glacier.
Pass by without stopping - Tour stop
Falljökull and Virkisjökull are two outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajökull.
Pass by without stopping
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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.