Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike
Overview
Join this adventure to experience all the other-worldly features of a glacier. You will hike up an outlet of Vatnajökull glacier, where you'll have the once in a lifetime opportunity to enter a blue ice cave - a rare natural phenomenon that can almost only be found in Iceland. Certified glacier guides will tell you all about ice formations and while keeping you safe at all times during this small-group tour from Skaftafell Nature Reserve.
What's Included
- Glacier Equipment: harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe
- Free Parking
- Coffee and Chocolates
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Meeting Location
West of Hofgardur
785 Hof, 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
A glacier hike to an ice cave in Skaftafell, the hike is around 2,5 hours through amazing landscapes to reach a blue ice cave on the glacier, moderate difficulty
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-50287P19
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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).
- Glacier Equipment: harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe.
- Free Parking.
- Coffee and Chocolates.
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide.
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK).
- Food and drinks.
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK).
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK).
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK).
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK).
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK).
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 8..
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 Ice Caving & Glacier Hike is as follows:
- 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 Ice Caving & Glacier Hike 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
- Glacier Equipment: harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe
- Free Parking
- Coffee and Chocolates
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
