Skaftafell Tours - page 2

Embark on a photogenic aerial tour over Iceland's coastline and Skeiðarársandur glacier. Go over the flight plan with your pilot before soaring over the plains covered in black sand and ash that span the entire area. Fly over the massive outlet that drains water from Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest ice cap before landing.

Discover Iceland’s icy terrain and venture deep inside an ice cave during this small-group hike. Meet your group at the visitors center and drive as close to the glacial edge as possible. Then gear up, with provided crampons and a helmet, to enjoy your glacial hike to a small ice cave called The Blueberry.

Experience the thrills of ice climbing inside a glacial cave or crevasses, and receive the photos to memorialize the adventure, with this private tour with a certified glacier guide and professional photographer. Includes all necessary equipment, including helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, and hiking boots (upon request) and receive 25 photos per person.

Come along on a fantastic family-friendly Ice Cave tour in Vatnajökull glacier. Those travelling to Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon should not miss this excursion as an ice cave tour is truly a unique experience.Your adventure starts at Jökulsárlón where your guides for the day will meet you and hand out equipment for the ice caves. You'll then board a modified 4x4, or a super jeep, to get to the caves. The drive up to the caves takes only about 30 minutes, but it is exciting, and the magnificent scenery on the way up there will surely take your breath away. The guides are very informative and entertaining; they will tell you facts about the area, stories from the community, fairytales and everything you would like to know. When you arrive, there is a short walk to the ice caves, and your guides continue to inform you about the great Vatnajökull glacier. Once in the cave, you will get a good time to explore, take pictures and just enjoy yourself on your vacation.

This is the ultimate glacier and ice cave photography tour in Iceland. An adventure that is catered to those wanting to get the best shots for their portfolios on and inside of the glacier.

We take you into the real, high, and wild part of Iceland on this trip where you will not see many other tourists all day. You will have to cross glaciers and step over deep crevasses. You will have to dig deep and find the energy to keep going up this frozen mountain. The views on top are mind-blowing if you are not in the cloud. Our guides are mostly local and have many years of experience in the mountains here, top qualifications, and also a passion for sharing facts and stories from the area. Safety is also our number one priority and unlike the larger companies, we pick and choose our guides based on their history and skill base. Also, we will aim for the best weather windows and do our best for a safe and successful day. We also offer ski summits at the same price.

This tour takes you over the beautiful area of Lakagígar, a crater chain that created in 1783 by one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. From there we fly over Landmannalaugar, the beautiful valley between the mountains,before returning to Skaftafell. On this tour passangers will see glaciers, volcanoes and the beautiful landscape north of Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

On this tour, we fly over the colorful area of Kjós located at the head of Mosárdalur glacier valley on our way to the highest peak in Iceland, Hvannadalshnjúkur (2116m). Then we continue over Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, featuring huge floating icebergs. Along the way, You will enjoy the views of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier and Esjufjöll Mountains before heading back.

Explore the highest peak in Iceland with us. Hvannadalshnúkur is a magnificent place, this expedition takes you to the highest peak in Iceland and on the biggest glacier in Europe. Hiking up to the peak is not a technical climb but it requires good stamina. We’ll meet up the day before the hike to make sure you know what the summit day is going to be like. Our guides will also go over how the glacier gear works. We also want to know your experience in mountains to set the starting time right. If you are beginner we start earlier so we can do this on a nice pace, but if you are a good hiker and used to mountaineering we can start later in the morning, the main purpose is to be on the summit around 13:00 a clock (1pm). This hike takes from 10-14 hours to do.

• Certified guides Our guides have certification from AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides). • Small groups The group size for our trips never exceeds 8 people. • 4x4 drive We will drive you all the way to the glacier. That means more time we can spend on ice. • Evening departure (June - August) If you want to avoid the crowds join us for our evening tour and enjoy the complete silence.

With its black-sand beaches, snow-white glaciers, geothermal pools, and volcanic rock fields, Iceland is a land of contrasts. Enjoy captivating views of the island’s unique topography during a thrilling sightseeing flight from Skaftafell. Take off from an exclusive, private airport, conveniently located near Vatnajökull National Park. Then, embark on a bespoke itinerary from the air, based on the latest weather conditions.

Go above and beyond on a four-hour-long, private glacier hike on the iconic Falljokull glacier. Falljokull is a spectacular outlet glacier in South East of Iceland, flowing from the biggest glacier in Europe - Vatnajokull. As it is a private tour, whether you are an experienced mountaineer or a keen beginner, the hike is tailored to your ability and experience. During the tour, we will hike a glacial valley, traverse crevassed fields, navigate through towers of ice, and sometimes even get to find some ice caves. Besides the guiding part, we offer a pack of 10 professional photographs, taken during the tour which is the best souvenir you can take with you from Iceland.

We specialise in full day adventurous glacier hikes and ice cave visits with a focus on delivering a more immersive experience on the ice. •Our guest to guide ratio is the smallest in the industry (4:1), •Minimum moderate fitness requirement, means more adventurous opportunities. •We're naturalists, so you'll hear facts and stories of the geological forces that produced this surreal part of the world. As well as the opportunity to get detailed explanations through the day of any questions you may have about glaciers and their impacts. •Even though it is not a requirement to have been on a glacier before, maybe this time you want to go further and 'do more'. •Expect to be outside all day in the wilderness ready to face wind, rain, snow, be lost in clouds and more. Icelandic nature at it's finest.

Embark on an epic journey from Nupstaðarskógar to Skaftafell. Traverse rugged landscapes, behold incredible waterfalls, enjoy almost limitless daylight and cross one of Icelands largest glaciers in this awe-inspiring 50 km trek. Experience the raw beauty of Iceland as you navigate challenging terrains, witness breathtaking vistas, and immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness. An unforgettable adventure awaits. We have small groups, entertaining, knowladgeble and certified guides

We are a small company with extremely experienced guides living in the area. we have a wealth of knowledge incomparable with large generic guiding companies. We have top certification for guiding in Iceland and pursue mountaineering and climbing in our free time. For us this is not just a job, it´s a passion and lifestyle. Here is a list of things you can expect on one of our trips; Explore a remote glacier where most other companies do not go. Experience an ice cave, even in summer Try your hand at ice climbing (beginners welcome) Enjoy small groups who are up for adventure Behold stunning views and a experience a real feeling of remoteness.