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Ice cave and Glacier Hike tour from Skaftafell
Walk along the Vatnajökull glacier to a blue ice cave
Venture into an experience of Ice cave and Glacier Hike tour from Skaftafell. Discover the national park, a place with ice formations in constant change. Walk with crampons across the frozen landscape of Vatnajökull glacier until we reach a blue ice cave. A unique and breathtaking experience. Still have doubts? Keep on reading!
Tour details
Included
- Professional glacier guide
- Small group (maximum 6 people)
- Glacier equipment: boots + helmet + harness + ice axe + crampons
Not included
- Food and drinks
Important information
Ice caves are a natural and changing phenomenon, every year new caves are formed in the glacier and others disappear. The cave in the photos may not be the one you visit during your trip, or it could have changed.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
Ice cave and Glacier Hike tour from Skaftafell
Duration: 4 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Meeting Point
This journey starts in the Skaftafell Terminal, our meeting point. The guide will be waiting for us there with the rest of the group. Tie your boots, get your glacier hiking gear and get ready to walk through ice because our Skaftafell glacier hike and ice cave adventure is about to start.
Skaftafell trekking
Follow the guide through the ice of the Skaftafell National Park in winter and learn all about this glacier surrounded by mountains. We will explore the shafts, crevasses and deep cracks that the glacier has to offer. You will feel like you are on a frozen and unknown planet.
Blue Ice Cave in Iceland Skaftafell
And speaking of otherworldly places, be prepared to enter a sapphire blue ice cave in Iceland. This dazzling ice formation will surprise you with its combination of colors. Blue, white and ashen black ice create a breathtaking experience.
After a long walk we will return to the terminal where our Ice cave and Glacier Hike tour from Skaftafell will come to an end.
What to bring to Ice cave and Glacier Hike tour from Skaftafell
- Warm clothing
- Waterproof clothing
- Hiking boots
Where does the tour Ice cave and Glacier Hike tour from Skaftafell start
From Reykjavík, it will take you 5 hours to reach Skaftafell. The roads along the route are in good condition. Once at the Skaftafell terminal (the meeting point), you can park your vehicle in the free car park and there are also toilets available.
