Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer
Overview
The Glacier Discovery tour takes you to a majestic glacier ice fall. With a maximum of 8 persons per guide, we prioritise comfort and safety. After a carbon-offset 4×4 ride, we gear up by the glacier’s edge, strap on crampons, grab our ice axes, and begin the hike—ascending over 300 meters towards the ice fall. Surrounded by blue ice and glacier-carved peaks, we explore crevasses, moulins, waterfalls, and other features that emerge in this ever-changing landscape.
This tour is perfect for those seeking an in-depth glacier hike in Iceland. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the geology, geography, and history of the area, while pointing out the fascinating, shifting features of the glacier. Its surface and colour change with the seasons, and formations like moulins and crevasses constantly evolve. No prior glacier experience is needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure!
What's Included
- Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet & Harness
- Supporting a Small Local Company
- Carbon Neutralised Tour
- 4x4 Vehicle Transfer
- Local and Experienced Glacier Guide
- Food & drinks are not included in the tour
- Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional charge
- WIFI on board is not available
- Limited rain gear available for rent on location
- Gratuities
- Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
Meeting Location
785
Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We meet up at Freysnes gas station by our equipment truck. There we will fit you with the equipment needed to hike a glacier confidently and safely. From there we drive our trusted super-jeeps to the glacier's edge. Then we will begin our hike towards the ice fall on the picturesque Falljökull.
Going glacier hiking is a must do in Iceland. Being a local company we truly appreciate this area that we call our home and we love show people the stunning nature of Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet & Harness.
- Supporting a Small Local Company.
- Carbon Neutralised Tour.
- 4x4 Vehicle Transfer.
- Local and Experienced Glacier Guide.
- Food & drinks are not included in the tour.
- Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional charge.
- WIFI on board is not available.
- Limited rain gear available for rent on location.
- Gratuities.
- Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet & Harness
- Supporting a Small Local Company
- Carbon Neutralised Tour
- 4x4 Vehicle Transfer
- Local and Experienced Glacier Guide
- Food & drinks are not included in the tour
- Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional charge
- WIFI on board is not available
- Limited rain gear available for rent on location
- Gratuities
- Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
