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Skaftafell Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

4.7  / 5
65 reviews
Activity provider:TrollExpeditions
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Skaftafell Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

Activity provider:TrollExpeditions
4.7  / 5
65 reviews

From US$ 217.15 per person

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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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 6 participants

Experience

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
Full description

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. Learn how to put on and walk in your crampons and learn the basic techniques of ice climbing. Meet your guide at the Skaftafell Terminal to collect all the necessary safety equipment. Gear up with your harness, crampons, ice axe, and helmet, then jump aboard the shuttle bus for the 10-minute ride to the glacier.

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

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Meet at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, Hof.

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What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hat
  • Rain gear
  • Gloves

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 65 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Activity was good. Although the meeting point appear to have changed from when we booked. We do not have access to internet and nearly missed the activity because of notification after the fact. one guide Jan was good (rate him as 10), the other guide seem to be very blunt and not very polite, would rate him as a 2. almost ruin the experience, good thing Jan was there.

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April 5, 2023

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Our guides, Pascal and Vincenzo were above and beyond outstanding! They were professional and encouraging and patient and kind and they helped make the glacier hike and ice climb one of the best experiences we’ve ever had! We felt safe and I thought we were in the best hands with both of them as our guides.

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June 30, 2022

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Fantastic tour! The guide was very professional and provided lots of interesting knowledge. Hiking on the glacier itself was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Breathtaking view. First time ice climbing and it was lots of fun. Definitely recomment.

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September 9, 2021

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