Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
Overview
Step into a world of ice on this guided glacier walk from Skaftafell. Explore a breathtaking outlet of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier, in a small group led by a certified guide. No experience needed — all gear is provided.
After meeting your guide in Skaftafell, you'll gear up and head onto the glacier, where you'll walk among towering ice formations, deep crevasses, and striking blue ice. Learn about glacial landscapes, volcanic forces, and how Iceland’s glaciers are formed and shaped.
This easy yet unforgettable adventure offers incredible photo opportunities, fascinating insights, and a safe way to experience one of Iceland’s most powerful natural wonders up close.
What's Included
- Certified glacier guide
- All necessary glacier gear
- Guided glacier hike on an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots
- Boots and rain gear can be rented on location
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-23924P20
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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).
- Certified glacier guide.
- All necessary glacier gear.
- Guided glacier hike on an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell 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
- Certified glacier guide
- All necessary glacier gear
- Guided glacier hike on an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots
- Boots and rain gear can be rented on location
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
