Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike
1.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike
Falljökull glacier hike plus a rare blue ice cave near Skaftafell. Small group, gear, free parking, coffee, and hot chocolate.
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Falljökull glacier hike plus a rare blue ice cave near Skaftafell. Small group, gear, free parking, coffee, and hot chocolate.
Most PopularHike Sólheimajökull glacier, hit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, then stroll Reynisfjara black sand on a small-group south-coast day trip.
Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike with crampons and ice axe, plus crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and small-group guide talk.
“Daniel was a very fun and informative guy. He did well!”
Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast highlights: Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull glacier hike, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and Seljalandsfoss.
“(1) Wear a hip-length jacket because you’ll be wearing a harness on the glacier hike that must be accessible in the event of a fall. Longer jackets will need to be rolled or bunched up, which isn’t comfortable.”
Small-group South Coast day trip from Reykjavik with glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, waterfalls, and Reynisfjara black sand beach. Gear included.
“It was a great trip. Walking on the glacier was really fun. I was scared of it a little bit at first but Frederico our guide educate us so well. He gave us tips on how to control the crampons. It was fun!”
A small-group, 3-hour guided hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier with crampons, safety gear, and photo breaks plus a chance to taste glacier water.
“Great experience, awesome guide named Sam. My family and I had a great time in our small group of about 12 (6 were our family). Our guide told us about the history of the glacier and the area. He took time to share safety tips and ensured that we were safe the entire time. The…”
South Coast waterfalls and black sand, capped with a small-group walk on Sólheimajökull glacier from Reykjavik.
“Amazing trip, such incredible scenery. Michel was a great and knowledgeable guide! Recommend bringing waterproof clothing, particularly for the waterfalls if you want to get close.”
3-hour small-group hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier near Vík with crampons, helmets, harness, ice axe, and an English guide.
“You nees to be a little bit in shape to do this. Really fun experience. The guide was friendly and answered every question”
Small-group Sólheimajökull glacier hike in south Iceland with crampons, helmet gear, and blue-ice formations plus guided safety and photo breaks.
“Simply magical, breathtaking, amazing experience with such incredible views. What a wonderful thing! I had 2 guides all for myself as nobody else booked the same time slot as I did, and it made the experience even better and so personal. Grazie amici miei!”
Full-day South Coast tour from Reykjavik with two waterfalls, black sand beaches, and a guided hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Kayak beside Sólheimajökull’s glacier lagoon with dry suit gear, expert coaching, and small-group calm—ideal for first-timers.
“Daniella was an amazing guide. She knew so much about the glacier and the environment. All of the logistics ran very smoothly. There was a good balance of activity and time to experience. Definitely an Iceland must!”
Glacier hike and optional ice-climbing on Sólheimajökull from Reykjavík. Small group, full gear, safety-first guides, South Coast stops.
Walk Falljökull’s icefall on Vatnajökull with a certified guide. Small-group trek from Skaftafell with crampons and safety gear.
Small-group South Coast day: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and a beginner glacier hike on Sólheimajökull from Reykjavik.
“Unbelievable experience, the best part was the glacier. Josh was our guide on the glacier and with his knowledge was amazing to talk to.”
Guided non-technical hike on Sólheimajökull near Vik. Crampons, harness, safety briefing, meltwater refills, and dramatic ice views.
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