From Skaftafell

Blue Ice Experience & Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Take your adventure to the next level with this South Coast Self-Drive combo tour, on a beautiful outlet glacier and a stunning lagoon.

Tour code: SKF31

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$246

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A vast glacial landscape of blue, white and black. There is a group glacier hiking in the distance.

hikers next to Svinafellsjokull, looking at a glacier with their reflection showing in a glacier lagoon nearby.

Guide from Icelandic Mountain Guides leading a group in a crevasse on a glacier.

A group of smiling women holding ice axes while on a glacier in Iceland.

People on a glacier walk in Skaftafell with a vibrant green mountain behind them.

A guide leading a group through a crevasse on a Glacier Walk.

A small boat on a calm iceberg lagoon with a stunning glacier behind it.

Travelers riding on a zodiac boat on Fjallsárlón iceberg lagoon with a glacier in the background

Six people in a boat on a glacier lagoon with blue icebergs behind them.

A brightly lit table with glasses, water and plates with food in front of a window.

Overalls hanging ready for the clients to use on the boat

A smiling girl in a zodiac rubber boat holding a big chunk of ice from the lagoon

A person in a red jacket on a mountain with their hands in the air. A massive glacier is in front of them.

Three people putting on crampons for a Glacier hike in Iceland

Witness The Beauty of the Glaciers On Land & By Boat

This meet-at-locations tour combines our most popular glacier hike, the Blue Ice Experience, with an amazing iceberg boat tour on the Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon.

You start your combo experience at Skaftafell, meeting your certified glacier guide for the glacier hike twenty minutes before, at our Sales Base next to the National Park Visitor Centre. Your guide will fit you with appropriate gear for the glacier, such as a harness, ice axe and crampons. During your glacier hikeon the outlet glacier, you will witness a wonderland of ridges, crevasses and ice formations.

After your glacier hike, you will make your way to Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon by your own means. The drive to Fjallsárlón from Skaftafell takes approx. 40 minutes (see map on voucher).

You meet the Zodiac team at Fjallsárlón who will suit you up for the boat tour at the time on your voucher, and when everyone is ready, you will head out onto the lagoon. The small and agile Zodiac boats give you a chance to sail right next to the most interesting icebergs. You will get up close to the massive icefall of Fjallsjökull glacier terminal face. If you are lucky, you might get to see a piece break off the edge of the glacier into the lagoon.

Both tours are operated by professional guides and guarantee a small-group experience. If you are looking for a day packed with adventure in Vatnajökull National Park at a discounted price, this is the tour for you!

There, your Zodiac Adventure boat awaits you for a boat tour in iceberg filled waters. Starts approx. 1.5-2 hours after you finish your glacier hike, giving you enough time to have lunch between tours. The restaurant Frost at Fjallsárlón Base offers a good selection of home cooked dishes, sandwiches and soup if you need to buy lunch before your iceberg boat tour.

Note:

The Zodiac tour starts from Fjallsárlón lagoon, and guests would need to make their own way to both locations, as no transport is included in this combo tour between meeting points. Lunch is not included between tours.

Combo Tour Start Times are as follows:

Glacier hike at 10:00
Zodiac tour at 15:30

*Skaftafell parking area fees are not included in the tour price.

Tour Overview

Meeting Point
Skaftafell Base (next to the National Park Visitor Center) and Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Group Size
Up to 15 per guide for the Glacier Walk: Glacier Walk + Boat tour
3.5 hrs + 1.5 hrs: Language
English: Minimum age
10 years: Duration
7 hours: Difficulty
Easy

Tour Highlights

Included

Experienced and qualified guide
Glacier gear
Safety equipment on the glacier
Flotation jacket and inflatable life vest

Not included

Rain gear
Hiking boots
Warm clothing

Optional extras

Rain gear (jacket or pants)
Hiking boots

Tour Map and Itinerary

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Map & Itinerary

Blue Ice Experience & Fjallsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Blue Ice Experience & Fjallsárlón Iceberg Lagoon

Day Tour

After you arrive in Skaftafell, meetup with your guide and group at the Skaftafell Base.

Your certified and friendly glacier guide will provide you with crampons, a harness and an ice axe.

Before stepping on the glacier, you will receive a short safety briefing. After exploring this magnificent icy giant, you will head over to Fjallsárlón iceberg lagoon for a zodiac boat tour. During this last activity of the day, you will zig zag between icebergs.

Skaftafell - Where to meet us

Directions

Driving time
From Reykjavík: 5 hrs
From Vík: 2.5 hrs
From Höfn: 1.5 - 2 hrs

GPS point for Skaftafell
N 64.016217
W 16.966664

Our Welcome Centre in Skaftafell is located in the heart of the camping site, right next to the service centre.

The park is by the end of road no. 998 that branches off the main road no. 1

Please be there 20 min before the departure of your tour.

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Practical Information

FAQ

Equipment List

Why do I need to arrive 20 minutes before departure time?

Before we head to the glacier for the tour we need to get everyone fitted with the equipment, crampons and harnesses. The crampons need to be adjusted to each persons shoe size so it is important that people arrive 20 minutes before so everyone is ready at the departure time.

What is the address of the meeting place?

There are no official addresses on our meeting points but you can see directions and GPS points if you click the map above.

What is the difference between Sólheimajökull and Skaftafell?

Sólheimajökull and Skaftafell are two different locations in Iceland, each having its own unique characteristics and attractions.

Sólheimajökull is a glacier tongue that extends from the mighty Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Iceland's 4th largest ice cap. It is located on the south coast of Iceland between the volcanoes Katla and Eyjafjallajökull. The area is renowned for its beauty and is perfect destination for glacier hiking and ice climbing due to its easily accessible location and terrain. We offer a variety of tours at Sólheimajökull, which are especially suited for families and those seeking a more relaxed experience.

Skaftafell is a nature reserve located in the Vatnajökull National Park in the south-east of Iceland. It is a green oasis nestled under the white expanse of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. Skaftafell is a hiker's paradise, with trails leading to stunning attractions and picturesque glacial tongues.

Skaftafell's glaciers are known for their rugged terrain and fantastic views. The tours we operate here are particularly designed for those with an adventurous spirit. If you're a keen hiker or climber, you'll find the challenging landscapes of Skaftafell incredibly rewarding.

How long in advance do I need to book?

We always recommend to book as soon as you are ready especially if you have a strict travel schedule or a large group. It is easy to change or cancel 24 hours before departure by emailing us (info@mountainguides.is). Tours can also be purchased the day of as long as there are spaces available.