Glacier Hike from Skaftafell: Small Group Experience with Certified Guides
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Experience a small group glacier hike from Skaftafell with certified guides. Enjoy a 4x4 drive to the glacier and an evening departure for a serene and crowd-free experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Falljökull - If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time spent on ice, we drive all the way to the terminus of Falljökull glacier in our 4×4 truck. Before you step on to the ice you will learn the proper way to put on and use the provided glacier gear. We aim to spend around one and a half hour on the ice, exploring moulins, crevasses and more other-wordly formations. Along the way your guide will share ineresting facts about these formations and the origins of the glacier as well as interesting local stories.
What's Included
  • Harness included
  • Crampons provided
  • Ice axe available
What's Not Included
  • Weather dependent clothing
  • Hiking boots (Minimum size needed for our crampons is size 34 EUR)
  • Sunglasses
  • Backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks.
Additional Information

• Accredited Guides

Our guides are accredited by the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides (AIMG).

• Compact Groups

We strictly limit the size of our trips to a maximum of 8 people.

• 4x4 Transportation

We’ll transport you directly to the glacier thereby maximizing the time spent on ice.

• Late Departure (June - August)

Join our evening tour to escape the crowd and relish the tranquility.

Location
Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center
Flugvallarvegur
The meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center (Skaftafell Airport). Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center is OUTSIDE of the National Park. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to starting time. Bring clothing according to weather.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jackiehahn
Jun 12, 2024
3 hour glacier hike for the win!! - An amazing experience. Our guide was knowledgable friendly and provided hiking experience we will never forget. We did the 3 hour hike, but were able to like and see so much of the glacier I. A safe way. Definitely recommend!
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B8323xpsamanthak
Jun 11, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Fanny was a patient and funny guide. She had a wealth of knowledge and welcomed questions from the group. The group ranged from 8 to 70 and she made sure we were all able to enjoy the hike. The views were truly spectacular and we all learned something new. Highly recommend this small guide company for your glacier hike!
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Sally1314
Jun 8, 2024
Spectacular! - Breathtaking views and an amazing experience. Our guide was friendly and informative, and we felt safe at all times. One of the highlights of our Iceland trip! The small group experience was definitely a big plus!
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Nicole_r
Jun 7, 2024
We had a great... - We had a great experience! It was us and one other couple, with our guide, Kallia. It was our first time glacier hiking, and Kallia did a great job of making us feel safe but also taking us to explore different parts of the glacier to see crevasses and moulins. We learned a lot about glacier formation and history. Highlight of our trip - 10/10!
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W9486vlmarkh
Jun 1, 2024
Magic on the ice with Kate - Weather looked a bit grim but up on the glacier it was just fantastic. Kate was our guide and was fantastic. Great energy the whole trip - took us to special places away from the other visitors. We even experienced hanging from a rope looking into an ice hole. Really special. Totally worth going on the small group tours. We set our own pace and Kate free flowed with the itinerary - very special.
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Simontx2471vr
May 31, 2024
Informativ and exciting - Tamtam from Patagonia is one of the best and most informative mountain guides one could wish for. We learned a lot about glaciers and their development. Additionally, we experienced a climb that was very well-suited to the group. It was a lot of fun and such an experience should not be missed. You should be in somewhat good shape as well.
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A8888travam
May 31, 2024
Amazing place, amazing guide! - What an awesome experience, I would recommend to anyone travelling in Iceland! There are lots of tour companies that operate on the glacier, but we chose Melrakki because it seemed like it valued small groups - and our group ended up being very small (just my partner and I and two other people). We were also the first on the glacier in the morning (9am) which made it feel particularly special! Our guide, Franzy, was absolutely amazing - she is super passionate and knowledgeable about Iceland and the glaciers here, and we had a really lovely morning exploring this beautiful place with her as our guide. Thank you Franzy!
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Swanas2023
May 30, 2024
Super Guide, super experience - Unforgettable 4 hours Glacier experience with the best Guide ever, Franzi! We we're only four people in the group so it felt also very personal and adventurous. Thank you so much <3
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Mariae_a
May 28, 2024
Texans love Iceland - Javi Lopez was a great guide! Spoke multiple languages. Weather for this glacier hike was perfect. I absolutely recommended.
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Chenlu_t
May 25, 2024
Highlight of our Iceland trip - We thoroughly enjoyed this small group experience. Our guide Antoine was very professional, gave clear instructions, humorous, and most importantly kept us safe while challenging us with fundamental glacier hiking techniques. Highly recommend this tour!
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