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Skaftafell Adventure Tour - 5-Hour Expedition
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- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Iceland's Skaftafell National Park on this extended glacier hiking tour, which allows more time on this glacier than most other tours. As you hike over the ice, past deep crevasses, pale moulins, and ice sculptures, and take in panoramic views over the park, your guide shares insights into glaciers, how they are formed and impacted by climate change. Includes all necessary safety gear.
- Spend longer on the ice than possible on most other tours
- Get insights into glaciers and how they are formed, from your guide
- Includes safety equipment: Hiking boots are available for rent
- Small-group tour ensures a more personal experience
What's Included
- All activities
- Professional guide
- All safety gear for glacier hike
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tröll Expeditions SkaftafellW76C+6QF West of Hofgardur, 785 Hof, Iceland
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure time. Note that if you arrive late your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded.The meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell by the main road. Driving time to Skaftafell from Reykjavík is around 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Start time
10:30 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress according to weather
- Good to have energy snacks
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Operated by Troll Expeditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Scott_Y
This was an amazing experience. Augustine was our guide and he was perfect! He was patient and explained everything that we needed to do. I would suggest eating a good breakfast before you go, and pack some snacks and water. You have to have ankle covering hiking boots or you will have to use theirs. If you aren’t in good shape, you may struggle. It was moderate for us and we hike/work out regularly.
Reviews
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168 reviews
Scott_Y, Apr 2024
This was an amazing experience. Augustine was our guide and he was perfect! He was patient and explained everything that we needed to do. I would suggest eating a good breakfast before you go, and pack some snacks and water. You have to have ankle covering hiking boots or you will have to use theirs. If you aren’t in good shape, you may struggle. It was moderate for us and we hike/work out regularly.
Kathryn_K, Mar 2024
This was wonderful and absolutely worth doing! Our guide Kate made it really adventurous, interesting, and fun, and we were all over the glacier. Ended up being the perfect amount of time to be out there. Highly recommend!
Keylerk_G, Oct 2023
Enjoyed every minute of it, worth the hike and using the equipment was definitely a learning curve but our guide Kate was very helpful and knowledgeable.
Tessa_Z, Oct 2023
It was raining cats and dogs to the point where everyone's waterproof stuff wasn't waterproof at all anymore m, however great experience as it didn't really matter. The trip on the ice kept us all quite warm... initially I was wondering why I had not chosen the shorter tour but to be honest it was worthwhile as we could go higher up and have a better feeling of the glacier, see different structures etc. Our guide was great, interesting, helpful and funny at times. All in all well organised and well tailored for slightly sporty-er tourists with considerations for photos etc. The only reason why I've taken one star off was that I had to borrow boots because mine weren't high heel and the smell of the rental ones was absolutely shocking. Honestly I could smell them from far. I appreciate that these get warn a lot and they get wet and probably don't always dry properly but you should use deodorant or something because I've never smelt shoes that stank that bad in my life.
Elaine_S, Sep 2023
Trolls was well organized, provided all equipment necessary. Anna out guide was amazing — informative and passionate about the glaciers. A wonderful day exploring a magnificent glacier.
Giulia_B, Aug 2023
Eli has been a very good guide. The tracking very beautiful and interesting. I would suggest the 5h tour.
Viktor_B, Jul 2023
Our guide Eli was excellent. She varied the pace to suit the group, and we still managed to get further than other groups.
The information she provided was also very good.
Raul_H, Sep 2022
Martin was a fantastic tour guide. He made us feel safe and comfortable, keeping a good pace in the hiking trip.
Important: remember is a 5 hours hiking tour.
During the hike you will know more about the glaciers and Iceland. Definitely it’s a most due tour. You will be able to view beautiful views.
I recommend this tour to individuals with a good health and used to exercise.
Christy_W, Sep 2022
It was an amazing experience. Our guide explained everything and was very knowledgeable. She also kept a good pace so we could enjoy ourselves and the glacier. She gave us plenty of time to take photos and ask questions. The 5hr glacier hike is a steady, uphill, at times rocky hike. It was well worth it.
Kathleen_M, Jun 2022
Our tour guide Martin was awesome. Made sure everyone was safe and comfortable-making sure to keep a good pace for those in the back...(me)
Martin took the time to educate us about the glaciers and Iceland. Would definitely recommend this trip! Beautiful views of the glacier.... you better get 'em while you can.
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