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.
Scheduled Departures available to book here
Tour code: SKFP24
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.
Skaftafell Base (30 min. prior to departure)
Our Skaftafell Base Camp is located on the campsite, close to the visitor center.
1 - 4 per guide
~4 hrs
English
minimum shoe size of European 34 (U.S. - 2.5)
Moderate
Accessible to all those in good health, who are doing some sport regularly, and who are used to all-terrain walks. 4-6 hours walk per day, without much carrying.
Jun - Aug
5 hours
14 yrs
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.
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.
Yes I would like to go get the tour info sheet, and receive information about Hiking and Trekking tours in Iceland.
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.
