Skaftafell Adventure Tour: Explore the Falling Glacier at Europe's Largest Park

Embark on an unforgettable frozen adventure at Skaftafell National Park. Explore the Falling Glacier, part of Europe’s largest glacier, and be amazed by the ice and breathtaking scenery.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center - Begin your adventure with a brief 10-minute journey on the renowned “Tröll Bus” to the glacier, where a short hike to the ice cap awaits. Upon arrival, your guide will instruct you on how to equip yourself and the safest methods for traversing the glacial surface. Once fitted with crampons and all necessary…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Coffee and Chocolates
  • All safety gear for glacier hike
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
  • Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
  • Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
Additional Information

Get ready for a memorable and icy adventure within the boundaries of Skaftafell National Park. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking a lengthy hiking excursion on Falljökull, also known as ‘The Falling Glacier’, a segment of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe. We’ll employ various methods to journey deep into the glacier, ensuring…

Location
Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell
Be at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time. If you arrive after departure time your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded. Meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell on Maps. Driving time from Reykjavik is around 4 hours and a half in good weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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929blythew
Mar 17, 2026
The BEST day ever!! You must do this tour! - An absolute MUST DO when in Iceland! Our tour guide Marco was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we had lots of fun. The views were magical, I’d definitely recommend doing the 5 hour over the 3 hour tour as there’s so much to see. The walking pace was great, with plenty of breaks to enjoy the views and take lots of pics. A big thanks to the Troll.is team for the best day ever!
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Erosf571
Mar 2, 2026
Hike through the ice - Fantastic experience among one of the largest glaciers in Europe in the company of Thomas, our guide. Very competent and professional. Highly recommended
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Robertaaj5425ch
Mar 2, 2026
Fabulous❤️🖤❤️🖤 - Fabulous experience, ultra recommended ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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W9662gyemiliom
Mar 2, 2026
Beautiful experience on the glacier with Tommaso - Beautiful experience with Tommaso who was an unparalleled guide!
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Scousecolumbus
Feb 28, 2026
Rainy glacier hike. - The organisers had to change our initial plan due to weather deterioration. We instead did a glacier hike where we went to see the ica cave. Our guide Anna was very knowledgeable, passionate about the environment that we were stepping foot on and kept the morale of the group going even while the icelandic weather was bad. We managed to do the hike in the rain but our guide continued to check on everyone's condition regularly to make sure no one got too cold. The facilities were good with hot drinks free and the transport was comfortable. Thank you Anna for the adventure.
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Daydream32395366853
Feb 12, 2026
Amazing experience! Thank you, Camino! - We took the 5-hour glacier hike with Camino, and it was the highlight of our trip. The hike was challenging for me; I fell several times and seriously considered turning back. However, Camino was incredibly patient and encouraged us to push through. Without her, we would have missed out on the spectacular views at the top. Highly recommended!
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Benedettapoli96
Jan 16, 2026
Fantastic!! - Beautiful, the guide Hajnal was very good, he explained the history of the glacier. He left us time to take pictures and enjoy the wonder of this place! Truly unique!
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Edwinal488
Sep 4, 2025
5 hour Glacier Hike 😍 - First ever glacier hike — 5 hours on the ice and I survived! 🥶😂 Huge shoutout to our amazing guide Stella 💙 She was so passionate and patient, helping beginners like me every step of the way. She even used her ice axe to make little paths so we could walk easier. Plus, she showed us stunning views that made every slip and wobble worth it. 10/10 would do it again! ⛰️✨
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Robert_s
Sep 17, 2025
Our original 5 hour tour... - Our original 5 hour tour was scheduled for the prior day but was cancelled by high winds. Although, we ended up rebooking it the back office was unresponsive for several hours resulting considerable uncertainty on our part as to how to re-arrange our remaining plans. In the end it was all fixed to our satisfaction. Ana, our tour guide, was great and helped my wife with the descent when her ankle acted up. Experiencing the glacier up close made for a very memorable experience.
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Camille_h
Dec 2, 2025
Wind is not my friend - Cancelled because of high winds. I will have to come back again in the months of May, June or July. Thanks
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).