Hiking · SKAFTAFELL
Good skaftafell hiking tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you are on the trail.
Review of the Falljökull glacier hike in Skaftafell, with practical details on timing, gear, fitness, guides, scenery, and value.
“The glacier hike was great. Our guide was experienced and quite funny. He was also knowledgeable about the glacier and its surroundings.”
Review of Skaftafell’s 5-hour Falljökull glacier hike, with safety tips, route details, costs, fitness advice, and who should book.
“Very great experience! We spent days trying to decide to hike the glacier or go on an ice cave tour. In the end we chose the glacier hike and i am so glad we did so! The tour was very enjoyable and fun with breathtaking view over the glacier, and would only recommend it to anyone! Our guide was very informative and made a great atmosphere during the whole hike and made sure we see everything on the part of the glacier where we hiked while also kept us safe! We also hiked up higher than most groups so they did not disturb us on the way. The price is…”
Walk Breiðamerkurjökull on a guided Vatnajökull glacier hike with crampons, super-jeep transport, ice formations, and expert safety guidance.
“The walk on glacier exceeded our expectations. The glacier itself was spectacular and our guide provided us a lot of insights on the glacier which was very interesting to learn. I would highly recommend this trip.”
Review of the Skaftafell Glacier Hike, with route details, gear, price, guide quality, fitness advice, and practical booking tips.
“Love our guide Maria! She's experienced and super caring. Took extremely good care of my 10yo daughter throughout the hike by holding her hand and keeping her company. Wonderful guide and staff at trolls expedition are experienced and warm too. 5 stars!”
Review the Blue Ice Discovery glacier hike from Skaftafell, with practical tips on price, gear, fitness, guides, timing, and value.
“Based upon some of the other reviews, I thought this hike was going to be a lot harder than it was. I'll admit that the first part of the hike could be seen as tough for some people, as the rocks are steep and loose, but overall, I thought the entire hike was quite easy/moderate. Older people or people who are out of shape could struggle. It was great to learn about the glacier and how things are formed. It's beautiful to see all of the beautiful ice formations and it gave me a greater appreciation for nature.”
Review of Melrakki Adventures’ 3-hour Skaftafell glacier hike, with small groups, 4x4 access, expert guides, costs, gear, and practical tips.
“Me and my wife had an amazing time on this tour, our guide was really knowledgeable about the glacier and took us to some great spots. She was always really welcoming and provided a great experience overall, we went there early in the morning, ee were the first group on site. We got to ride on an old land rover defender that was pretty cool as well.”
Review of the three-hour Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell, with small groups, expert guides, gear details, price, and practical tips.
“What an amazing experience we had! Our guide, Javi, was a wonderful guide. He made sure that we feel safe, was knowledgeable, engaging, passionate, fun and kind. What a great tour we had! Thank you, Melrakki Adventures!”
Walk Vatnajökull from Skaftafell on a small-group glacier hike with crampons, expert guides, blue ice, crevasses, and wide views.
“Emilia was a fantastic guide. We had great fun, saw many interesting things up at the glacier. Emilia has shown us many things and explained clearly. She is friendly and had enlivened the trip greatly.”
Review of Troll Expeditions’ Skaftafell glacier hike and ice cave tour, with practical advice on cost, fitness, gear, weather, and value.
“Fantastic hike suitable for most fitness levels, although the ice cave we saw was pretty small. Adam was a wonderful and very accommodating guide. Great experience overall!”
Review of the beginner-friendly Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell, with gear, guides, price, walking demands, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Amazing tour with the best guide ever. Make sure you request Francesco if you want to explore new paths. The glacier was absolutely amazing and Francesco always made sure we were safe and enjoying ourselves. He was punctually back and knowledgeable of the glacier. Highly recommend!”
Walk Breidamerkurjökull glacier from Jökulsárlón with crampons, a super jeep ride, ice formations, and an expert English-speaking guide.
“è stata na bella esperienza tuttavia fatta a fine estate non è stato possibile vedere la grotta di ghiaccio e il ghiacciaio era molto scuro per la terra vulcanica meglio forse a fine inverno”
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