Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Tour
Description Summary
Highlights
- ✓Guided glacier hike on Vatnajökull Glacier
- ✓Visit a naturally formed blue ice cave
- ✓Explore Falljökull outlet glacier in Skaftafell
- ✓Walk among crevasses, ice ridges, and frozen formations
- ✓Certified glacier guide and safety equipment included
Description
Following a safety briefing and equipment fitting, step onto the glacier and begin your guided hike across dramatic icy terrain. Explore crevasses, ice ridges, and frozen formations while learning about glacier movement and the unique environment of Vatnajökull.
The highlight of the tour is visiting a naturally formed blue ice cave. These caves develop each winter and are constantly changing as the glacier moves, making every visit unique. During your visit, you’ll have time to explore the cave and capture photos of the incredible blue ice formations.
Included / Excluded
- ✓Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- ✓Guided glacier hike
- ✓Visit to a natural ice cave
- ✓Glacier safety equipment (helmet, crampons, ice axe)
- ✗Transportation to Skaftafell meeting point
- ✗Food and drinks
Commentary
Guide • Language: en
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Meet-on-location tour in Skaftafell
- Duration approximately 4 hours
- Moderate glacier hike on uneven icy terrain
- Minimum age: 8 years
Know Before You Go
- We recommend bringing food and water with you on the hike.
- Dress warmly: Layers are essential to combat the cold temperatures on the glacier.
- ay attention during the safety briefing to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Standard rate | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult | ISK 153 |
| Child | ISK 115 |
Additional Information
Voucher Information
• Please note that the weather in Iceland can sometimes be too bad for us to operate our tours. When that happens an e-mail is sent out to inform our customers but sometimes it appears in the junk/spam folders so please, especially if the weather doesn't look promising, check your e-mail the night before your tour.
• The Into the Glacier tour departs from the Arctic Adventures booking hut, located in the parking lot of Skaftafell National Park. Skaftafell National Park is located just off of the main ring road, on road #998. Skaftafell is approximately 4 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
• Our tours leave promptly at the departure time and no refund will be provided if you are late.
• It is very important to be properly dressed for this tour with layers for staying warm. Bring with you waterproof clothing, a hat, gloves, and good hiking shoes. At our booking hut in Skafafell, we rent out waterproof clothing and hiking shoes, subject to availability. We recommend that you bring with you a water bottle and food/snacks.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Minimum age: 10 years old