Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Tour: Explore Blue Ice in Small-Group
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Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Skaftafell Base Camp

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Vatnajökull National Park on a small-group glacier tour. Explore blue ice, navigate crevasses, and learn about the glacier’s history from a certified guide.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skaftafell - Glacier walk on Falljökull glacier
What's Included
  • Guided glacier hike on Vatnajokull outlet glacier
  • Certified glacier guide
  • All glacier gear provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a memorable 3-hour group tour, capped at 15 participants, of a stunning branch of the Vatnajökull glacier, perfect for families. A certified glacier guide will equip you with crampons and ice axes, providing necessary instructions for their use before you step onto the icy surface. On your journey, gain insights into the glacier’s…

Location
Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Skaftafell Base Camp
Our Skaftafell Base Camp, wooden sales lodge, is located by the bus parking and clearly visible from the National Park Service Center.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mar 19, 2025
Incredible glacier experience - This was an incredible experience with a small group. The guide Brock was very experienced and friendly and provided a great overview and expert tour. This is physically demanding but will provide a unique experience on an accessible glacier. Take advantage of it while glaciers still exist.
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Nomad62991693803
Mar 18, 2025
Book that trip! - My guide was Áugúst Alti Atlason and we were a group of six people. We had such a great time on the glacier. It was very funny and informative. We laughed a lot and enjoyed the 3,5 hours. We did some great pictures of each other as well. I had a good feeling and felt safe the whole time. I would definitely recommend!!!
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Leonto7977xg
Mar 17, 2025
Amazing Glacier Tour with Fie - We had the most awesome glacier hike with Fie Rasmussen. She showed us the coolest spots, explained us everything and even taught us ice climbing. A huge thank you to Fie!! This tour was an absolute highlight.
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Noeliasa2664ox
Mar 15, 2025
Highly recommended - Absolutely awesome. We were 5 people and we all agreed that this excursion is much more shocking than the ice caves. Our guide Emilia a true love of person. Very attentive and super friendly explaining things even in Spanish. A 12 out of 10!
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Corneliasf4553li
Mar 14, 2025
Worthwhile hike - Brook was a very friendly guide with lots of information about the glacier and always available for a fun. Highly recommended!
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C3020qumichaelf
Mar 13, 2025
Blue Ice Experience - Enjoyable hike with our guide Brook Woodman. Brook did an excellent job engaging everyone with the surroundings and explaining the fun details of the glaciers and how the various types of ice form. He was also a top notch guide, personally verifying all safety gear was properly worn and safely navigating the group.
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Maps20793046277
Mar 7, 2025
Truly amazing! - Great experience! Enjoyed every minute! Brooke was amazing, so passionate and giving info about glaciers the whole time. Loved it!
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83fredericw
Mar 7, 2025
Beautiful walk on the glacier in small group - Many beautiful pictures can take, good guide with great explanation. Always felt safe. Time flew by! Small group highly recommended!
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Fabiansr9367ci
Jan 10, 2025
Just wonderful - Wonderful hike, our guide Heini told us a lot and could answer any question, in very good English. We were lucky to be only two as many did not come. It made us have a kind of private tour and it was just breathtaking to touch the view and the ice which was so clear that you could see really deep into it. Recommend it to everyone who comes here on their Iceland adventure, don’t miss it.
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Laurent
Jan 4, 2025
An outstanding glacier guide. - An extraordinary place with striking contrasts in winter. Ice cave tour, glacier walk, geological explanations and much more. All this thanks to an outstanding guide: Laurent Jegu, French who has lived there for more than 20 years and who will share his love of the place. His website: icefall.is. A unique experience.
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