Skaftafell Ice Climbing
Ice climb on a stunning outlet glacier in Vatnajökull National Park and enjoy the spectacular scenery in Skaftafell. Please note: This is a fixed priced private group tour for up to 4 passengers. Please feel free to contact our sales office if you have request for group larger than 4 passengers.
Tour code: SKFP24
The Perfect Playground for Ice Climbers Of All Levels
Glaciers, with their many ridges, deep crevasses, various shapes and heights of ice walls makes it an ideal playground for ice climbing. Whether you are a complete beginner looking for an adventure or an experienced ice climber wanting to improve your technique, the glacier has everything you are looking for. After being fitted with the required ice climbing equipment that we provide, your highly trained guide will give you a safety briefing. While walking to the wall to that you will climb that day, you will witness the splendid features of an icy landscape. With only 4 passengers per guide, we are able to adjust the difficulty level to each person for a fun, safe and adventurous experience. This is a great tour with spectacular sceneries viewed from a different angle. Don’t forget your camera, you will want to share this experience with your friends and family!
*The Skaftafell parking lot fee is not included in the tour price.
Tour Overview
- Meeting Point
- Skaftafell Base (30 min. prior to departure)
- Group Size
- 1 - 4 per guide
- On the ice
- ~4 hrs
- Language
- English
- Note
- minimum shoe size of European 34 (U.S. - 2.5)
- Minimum age
- 14 years
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Contact Us
For availability information on a tour, please contact us using the form below.Customer Reviews
The Guides were very good, very knowledgeable and very friendly. We were provided with all the gear at no extra cost and they made sure that the groups were comfortable & safe during the hike. My wife and 11 year old daughter did the glacier hike and they loved every minute of it and spoke very highly of the knowledge passed on and the attention they paid. I did the Ice Climbing and enjoyed it fully. Most importantly they (the guides) are very concerned of our safety and the natural damage that i done to the glacier.
Tour Highlights
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Glacier gear
- Safety equipment
Not included
- Rain gear
- Hiking boots
- Warm clothing
- Lunch
Optional extras
- Rain gear (jacket and pants)
- Hiking boots
Tour Map and Itinerary
Click map for detailed itinerarySkaftafell Ice Climbing
Day Tour
Before embarking on your ice climbing experience, you will meet up with your group and certified glacier guide at our sales lodge in Skaftafell.
Your guide will give you a short safety orientation and provide you with an ice axe, crampons, helmet and harness.
You will have the opportunity to climb in some epic crevasses and/or moulins. Following your tour, you will head back to the original meeting point.
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
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.
Why do I need to arrive 20 minutes before departure time?
Sólheimajökull is in the south and is closer to Reykjavik, Skaftafell is in the south east and much farther away. The tours we offer on both locations are very similar, only operated on different glaciers so you can choose the one that best fits your travel schedule.
I have never ice climbed before, will I be able to do it?
Yes the tour is suited for beginners. The guide will teach you all the tricks involved and can pick an appropriate climbing route for the participants experience level.
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.