Challenge gravity and climb up walls of ice on the amazing outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. Get tips on how to walk on ice as you make your way across Europe's largest glacier in safety.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 6 participants

Highlights

Soak up the epic landscapes of Skaftafell National Park
Walk on an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull
Hike in the footsteps of Jon Snow from Game of Thrones

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Experience what it feels like to walk on ice on a hike across the outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. Brave Europe's largest glacier to get breathtaking views of the Skaftafell area. Meet your guide at the visitor center to collect all the necessary safety equipment. Put on your harness, crampons, ice axe, and helmet, and jump aboard the shuttle bus for the 10-minute ride to the glacier. Get tips on how to put on and walk in your crampons, and learn the basic techniques of ice climbing. Challenge gravity as you climb up walls of ice, and hike around the glacier. Learn how it was formed, and its fascinating history, including its recent use as a film location for movies such as Interstellar, Batman Begins, and the epic TV series Game of Thrones.

Includes

Certified glacier guide
Climbing boots
Glacier equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, and ropes)

Rain gear
Gloves

Not suitable for

Children under 12 years

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center by the main road. You can look up “Skaftafell Terminal” on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving direction.

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What to bring

Warm clothing
Hat
Rain gear
Gloves

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 30 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.9/5

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It was a beautiful experience. first you take a walk on the ice with crampons and it is superb, then you try to climb an icy wall with ice axes. it is a simple wall and you are secured to a rope with the guide but it is really nice to try and get to the top. there were three of us on tour and the guide, a very attentive girl who is passionate about her job and the glacier she visits. walking and climbing are simple and you don't need a particular athletic preparation to do it

September 1, 2019

Amazing adventure, inspiring guide

One of the highlights of our stay on Iceland! The guide from Tröll Expeditions, Vincenzo, was extraordinary; in an extremely pedagogical way, he explained some of the wonders of glaciers and made us want to learn more. Putting safety first, he encouraged and inspired each group member to climb, and even offered an extra hike to see more of the glacier. Very professional, warm and humorous, as was the other guides we met.

August 14, 2018

September 2, 2021

Skaftafell Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

Skaftafell Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

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