Explore the breathtaking outlets of Europe's largest glacier on a unique small-group glacier hike in the company of an expert guide.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Hike on one of the stunning outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.
Marvel at Skaftafell and its surrounding mountainous landscapes on a 4x4 drive
Enjoy an intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 8 participants

Full description

Embark on a small-group tour of Vatnajökull glacier and benefit from an intimate experience with a maximum of 8 participants. After meeting your guide at the meeting point in Skaftatell Airport, get geared up and prepare for your 20-minute 4x4 drive to the base of the Falljökull outlet glacier.

At the base, step onto the glacier and listen to a quick briefing on how to wear your ice crampons. Then, it's time to begin your glacier hike. Follow your experienced guide through stunning ice formations, moulins, crevasses, and crystal-clear blue pools.

Spend up to 120 minutes exploring the unique landscape of the glacier. Witness breathtaking views, listen to interest local anecdotes, and have your photo taken against this stunning natural landscape before heading back to the 4x4. Get dropped off back at the meeting point at the end of your hike.

Includes

Live tour guide
Transport for activity duration: Jeep / suv
Crampons
Photos taken by the guide

Not suitable for

Children under 8 years
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

There are a lot of tour operators in the area, look out for staff working for 'MELRAKKI ADVENTURES'. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.

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Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing
Sunglasses

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
This tour may be canceled due to dangerous weather conditions, in which case you will be offered a full refund
Minimum shoe size to fit our crampons is size 34 EUR
There is free parking available at the meeting point

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 134 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5

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Sigurpol and Kalia were amazing guides, taking us through the beautiful glacier. Plenty of blue ice, crevices and other interesting things. Was my first time and an enjoyable experience I would recommend to everyone. Only reasonable fitness required. Also we were driven to the glacier meaning more time on the ice. Great service and nice company to deal with.

June 3, 2022

The smaller group size was perfect, as we got to move faster and see more of the glacier. We got driven to a very close drop-off point right by the glacier, so most of the 3 hours were spent actually on the glacier. Our guide was incredibly nice and knowledgeable! Overall, an unforgettable experience (and a great workout)!

May 22, 2022

Our small group consisted of our family (3 people). This gave us a very personal, individual tour of the glacier. It was fascinating. There was always enough peace and quiet to take photos. The guide was very friendly, super competent and always helpful. I can only recommend this tour to everyone. Great.

April 24, 2022

Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

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