A glacier walk tour in Skaftafell that is short on time but big on adventure. A short and easy option for those who want to experience the glacier wonderland and still have time for other adventures. An unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Tour code: SKF19
This quick and easy glacier tour is perfect for anyone who just wants to experience the thrill of walking on Europe's largest ice cap. On this 2.5 hours glacier tour, you will visit Falljökull, one of Vatnajökull's many outlet glaciers, and still have time to spare for other amazing adventures.
The adventure starts at our Skaftafell Base Camp, located on the campsite of Skaftafell National Park, where you will meet your experienced glacier guide. Your guide will equip you with crampons and an ice axe, before heading off to Falljökull glacier on our glacier bus.
After a short hike up to the glacier and an introduction in how to use the included glacier gear, you will step on the glacier with your guide.
Your guide will lead you safely through the ever-changing glacial landscape, through the labyrinth of crevasses and ice ridges. For roughly an hour, you will experience the alien landscape of the Icelandic glaciers.
English
1 hr
Up to 15 per guide
Up to 12 per guide over the winter season
Skaftafell Base (20 min. prior to departure)
Our Skaftafell Base Camp is located on the campsite, close to the visitor center.
Easy
Accessible to all people in good health.
May - Sept
2.5 hours
10 yrs
The tour departs from our Skaftafell Base Camp, right on the Skaftafell campsite next to the visitor center.
20 minutes prior to departure, you will meet your experienced glacier guide, who will gear the group up with crampons, ice axes and harnesses.
When everyone is ready, you will take our glacier bus up to the glacier for an amazing adventure.
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 Skaftafell Base Camp in Skaftafell is located in the heart of the camping site, right next to the service center.
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.
From time to time we send updates about new routes and conditions
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.
