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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Ice Cave Adventure and Demanding Half-Day Tour
4.9
60 Ratings
Skaftafell
Embark on a demanding half-day tour to the Skaftafell Glacier, where you will explore a unique and natural ice cave. Traverse the glacier, marvel at its stunning formations, and capture unforgettable photos. Limited group size ensures a personalized experience.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skaftafell National Park - The tour departs from Skaftafell National Park, where the Glacier Bus will transport travelers to the glacier.
- Falljökull - Here, you will go on a glacier walk and visit a natural ice cave.
What's Included
- Certified glacier guide
- Use of glacier gear
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Parking fees
Additional Information
Please be mindful that this is an arduous journey involving a 5-hour hike. Reaching the Ice Cave entails considerable effort, but rest assured, the payoff is equally grand!
This tour lets you venture further than other glacier walks. Your path will run through the Falljökull outlet glacier and bring you to a distinct and natural ice cave, which is only accessible when accompanied by a knowledgeable glacier guide.
With a cap on the group size at 8 participants, we assure you an extraordinary and intimate glacier experience.
The journey begins at Skaftafell Base Camp, from where you will board the Glacier Bus that takes you till the glacier’s terminal face. You will be supplied with all essential glacier gear at no extra cost. The first leg of your journey begins with a brief hike to the glacier’s fringe, from where you initiate your traverse across the awe-inspiring glacier tongue, filled with expansive crevasses, fascinating ice formations and deep cauldron-like waters.
Upon reaching the cave, you will be granted ample time to capture as many photos as you wish, after which you will return across the glacier to the bus.
- This is not suitable for travelers with average/moderate fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with moderate physical fitness level
Location
Skaftafell
Be at location 20 minutes before departure.
The meeting point is at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp, located on the campsite in Skaftafell, next to the visitor centre.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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C1986vf_
Jul 27, 2024
Glacier tour - It was amazing experience that could walk through the glacier of Iceland. And the guide name of Mike(?) is really kindful and humorous. I hope that the glacier is maintained forever and many people could experience this awesome tour.
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Allison_d
Jul 15, 2024
Magical experience - Thus was the highlight of my trip. It was a magical experience as I imagined. Seeing inside the glaciers was mind blowing! Magnus did such a wonderful job of ensuring safety for the group and educated us about the glaciers. He was funny and super friendly. The driver was also funny. It was really nice they took time to connect with everyone. The hike was a bit challenging because it was uphill from the start but we went slow. I'm grateful the actual hike lasted for 5 hours unlike some tours. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jul 9, 2024
Spectacular Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Exploration - Great tour: 5 hours on ice, walking on the glacier, being amazed in the ice cave, and learning so much from Filippo, our awesome guide!
I enjoyed a lot walking on the glacier with the crampons. We walked through a first glacier where there were other groups (it was not “crowded” though) and quickly moved to another glacier where we were the only ones on it, for hours. I enjoyed this privilege a lot. We roughly walked for 4 hours, at a pace suitable for the group, and it was very enjoyable not only because of the beauty of the glacier and the beautiful nature, but also because our guide Filippo made stops all along the way to show us special features like crevasses, moulins, and cones, and explain facts about the glacier. It was both beautiful and informative.
My expectations for the ice cave were quite low, as I’d been told that summer is not a good season to enjoy it. However, the ice cave was really remarkable and was a great reward for the walk on the glacier.
Thank you for this amazing time on the glacier!
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Z631ycjoshj
Jul 7, 2024
Fun, Meaningful, and Informative Experience on Europe's Largest Ice Cap - Our tour guide was the local legend Marc McInerney. He was extremely kind and a clear expert in navigating any kind of terrain - he delivered us safely down steep icy cliffs with his savvy knot making and skilled belaying. He was also extremely smart and knowledgeable about local Icelandic geography and glacial phenomena, and he made sure that we not only enjoyed the natural beauty, but also understood the significance of its fascinating formation and tragic rapid declines due to climate change. We had a great time and learned a lot. Would highly recommend the tour, and make sure to ask for Marc if you want to truly appreciate the beauty of glaciers before they're gone.
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104hunterm
Jun 1, 2024
Brook the myth the man the legend - The guides in the house were fantastic, fun, and had a great sense of humor. Brook our guide was absolutely great. He took extra tine and went out of his way to accommodate everyone's needs especially physical needs and limitations. He pointed out great places for photos and provided great commentary. The tour was fantastic and well worth the enduring hike!
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Runtailgaterepeat
Apr 26, 2024
Do not hesitate! This was awesome. - I would highly recommend this for active hikers who want to do more than the standard glacier walk. We got to try ice climbing, walked some slot Ice canyons and went into an ice cave. We spent 4+ hours on the ice and it was just awesome! So worth the money. Also if you get August he is awesome and takes great photos. This was the highlight of our 10 day trip!
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805elodiel
Apr 12, 2024
Amazon tour with GREAT guide - Amazing tour even without thé cave that was unreachable. Brook was incredibly nice et joyeux. He gave us a lot of intersting information. We recommand him strongly !! And thank you so much.
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Shaylab0
Mar 24, 2024
Incredible Ice Cave Glacier Hike Experience with Guide Silva - This was an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Silvia, was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. She greeted us warmly, and her passion for the glaciers and caves was evident from the get-go. Her expertise instilled a sense of confidence and safety in us throughout the hike, which allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the stunning surroundings without any worries.
If you're looking for an incredible adventure in Iceland– you won't be disappointed with this tour!
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W8538zbvictorc
Mar 20, 2024
Unforgettable experience - We booked a 6 hour "Only the Brave" hike through the glacier and the ice cave with Soffia as our guide.
What a lovely experience ! Soffia took us safely out of the touristics areas and showed us the beauty of the glacier with unforgettable views.
The tour company was very serious and gave us all the gears that were needed, we departed in a small group of 8.
If you manage to get there one day, ask for a tour with Soffia as both her knowledge, her energy and her smile will lighten up your day.
Tour avaible 7/7 even on rainy days.
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Meander19266685665
Mar 2, 2024
Definitly recommended - With Soffia we had an incredibly friendly tour guide, in a good mood, but also very clear when it came to safety. The tour with seven participants was strenuous, but we were alone in the ice cave and on the glacier. Definitely recommended!
Klaus and Roswitha
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