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Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
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Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

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Get ready to hike and climb Falljökull glacier in Skaftafell National Park

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Pickup service
No
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September, October
Minimum age
12 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

This unique expedition that combines both glacier hiking and ice climbing is for those who want to experience one of the natural wonders of the earth. You will meet your experienced guide at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell meeting point in HOF and from there you will be driven to the root of Falljokull, which is an outlet glacier of the Vatnajökull Ice cap. Before stepping on the ice, your guide will gear you up and provide you with the necessary safety equipment needed for this glacier expedition and teach you how it's used. During the glacier walk you will be exploring the breathtaking ice formations and moulins while learning how they are formed and constantly change. You will also be able to attempt to conquer gravity when you get the chance to climb up the ice walls with ice axes and crampons. You will be in the safe hands of our experienced guides who will make sure the experience will be both safe and enjoyable, giving you instructions on the technical aspects of ice climbing through a step by step approach. Never been on a glacier walk before? Never used crampons or ice axe? No worries! Experienced guides will teach you all you need to know and have you walking safely on the glacier in no time. Safety equipment and briefings are provided before each tour. Nature is best experienced free of worries! Make sure you sign up for this unforgettable experience and let yourself be amazed by the breathtaking scenery, while getting to know Falljokull Glacier, up close and personal. Check availability now by choosing a date.

What the price covers

Included
- All Necessary Glacier Equipment (hiking Boots Included In The Price)- Certified Glacier Guide
- A Taste Of Pure Glacier Water- Small Group Experience
Not included
Parking Fees- Pick Up From Reykjavík (this Is A Self Drive Tour)
Ticket types
  • Participants (12 - 99)

Where it starts

  • Troll Expeditions Skaftafell. Meet our guide there 20 minutes before departure time

    Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, 785 Hof, IS

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Meeting
Meet on location
Pickup
No
Location code
Hof (Hof, IS)

Please show up 15 minutes before you scheduled tour. We meet and get ready at our white equipment van 150meters in front of Skaftafell Information Center. You can search for Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell in Google Maps to find the location.

Good to know

  • - Minimum Age Is 12 Years Old
  • - Our Meeting Point Is At Troll Expeditions Skaftafell - Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell – Google Kort

Your ticket

Manage your booking Online Portal: You can manage your booking on this link: https://mytrip.troll.is/ , just follow the instructions and login with your booking reference number and email address.

You can view and update your contact information, reschedule the tour to another date if change is done 24h prior departure, as well as cancel the booking.

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September, October
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
14 May 2026