Skaftafell Base Camp
Blue Ice Experience - 3.5-hour Skaftafell Glacier Hike
Tour ID: SKF21
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Season
All Year
Category
Adventure, Glacier & Ice Cave Tours, Meet on Location
Minimum Age
10
Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Premium Blue Ice Adventure
Step onto the ancient ice of Vatnajökull and experience Iceland’s original glacier adventure. Launched in the 1990s by top mountain professionals, this very tour set the standard for safety, expertise, and environmental responsibility—and remains the benchmark today.
Why Choose This Skaftafell Glacier Hike?
- Iceland’s Original Glacier Tour – The first guided glacier hike in Iceland, designed by top mountaineering experts.
- Explore Beyond Standard Routes – Venture deep into the glacier, beyond crowded tourist areas.
- Highly Trained Glacier Guides – Led by professionals with Wilderness First Responder certification and Hard Ice glacier training.
- Small Group Experience – Limited to 15 participants per guide for a more personal and interactive tour.
Highest Safety & Quality Standards
Operated by our sister company, the Icelandic Mountain Guides, the pioneers who set the gold standard for glacier safety in Iceland. With decades of experience, their tours follow the strictest safety protocols, ensuring a secure and unforgettable glacier adventure.
- Expert Glacier Guides – Led by professionals with international mountaineering experience, Wilderness First Responder certification, and specialized glacier training.
- Search and Rescue Expertise – Many of our guides are active members of Iceland’s Search and Rescue Teams, bringing exceptional risk assessment and emergency preparedness to every tour.
- Science-Driven Knowledge – Our team includes glaciologists and environmental scientists, offering in-depth insights into the glacier’s movement, structure, and impact on Iceland’s landscapes.
- Sustainable Glacier Travel – We follow a strict leave-no-trace policy, avoiding artificial steps or carved paths, ensuring the natural beauty of the ice remains untouched.
Your Skaftaell Glacier Hiking Adventure
Preparation & Safety Briefing The experience begins at Skaftafell Base Camp, where your guide will provide a full safety briefing and instruction on using crampons and an ice axe.
Journey to the Glacier A short ride in a sturdy, all-terrain vehicle brings you closer to the glacier, maximizing your time exploring the ice.
Hiking on Vatnajökull Glacier Once on the ice, you will embark on a blue ice glacier hike, venturing far beyond the standard tourist areas. You will navigate through deep crevasses, towering ice ridges, and natural ice formations, experiencing the glacier’s raw, untouched beauty.
Expert Guidance & Local Knowledge Your guide, a certified glacier expert, will share fascinating insights into glaciology, geology, and Iceland’s extreme landscapes.
Book Your Skaftafell Glacier Hike Today
Spaces on this exclusive Skaftafell glacier tour are limited. Secure your spot now and experience Iceland’s premier glacier hike with the country’s most experienced guides.
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Tour Highlights
- Walk on an Outlet Glacier of Vatnajökull Europe’s largest ice cap
- Small Group Experience– Enjoy a more personal and immersive adventure
- Expert Glacier Guides – Led by certified professionals
- Beyond Standard Routes – Venture far beyond the crowded areas
- Stunning Blue Ice Formations – Witness deep crevasses, ice ridges, and blue ice
- Learn About Glaciology & Climate Change – Gain insights into the glacier’s geology
- Easy & Accessible – Suitable for beginners with no prior glacier hiking experience required.
Need to know
- Meet on Location – Arrive at Skaftafell Base Camp 20 minutes before departure.
- Not for Pregnant Women – Due to the physical nature of the hike, this tour is not recommended for pregnant participants.
- Fitness Level – Suitable for beginners but requires walking on uneven, icy terrain.
- What to Wear – Waterproof hiking boots with ankle support required. Wear warm, waterproof, layered clothing.
- Weather Policy – Runs in most conditions. In extreme weather, the tour may be modified, rescheduled or cancelled with full refund.
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