Top Skaftafell Winter Sports

The Vatnajökull glacier ranks among Iceland’s top natural attractions, but exploring the icy terrain without a guide is dangerous. On this half-day tour, delve into the Skaftafell National Park with a certified guide and discover a world of ice formations and deep crevasses. With all the necessary safety equipment included, enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

Head out on a thrilling ice adventure to the Skaftafell Ice Cave from Hofn. Traverse Europe’s largest glacier, and Iceland’s highest mountain range, to reach the entrance of the ice cave. Admire the beauty of the natural landmarks with its blue walls and ice formations as you venture inside the cave with your guide and ice picking equipment.

Go on a memorable adventure on this guided trip to an ice cave in Vatnajökull National Park, and let your driver manage a Jeep ride from Jökulsárlón to the base of Vatnajökull. Once you arrive, you are given all the equipment you need—crampons and helmets—to walk on the glacier and enter the cave safely. Then, learn about the history of the caves and their seasonal changes, and be able to choose to explore the cave on your own or with a guide.

Hike along the Svínafellsjökull Glacier and climb a blue ice wall on this half-day experience from Skaftafell. Suitable for beginners, the hike combines expert tuition and safety briefings with spectacular mountain scenery. Take in the glacial sights as you climb and hike, and learn about the ice formations as you go. Even better, all equipment is included, so you don't need to bring a thing.

Exploring Iceland’s glaciers can be a daunting prospect without the right equipment and experience, but with this tour—glacier gear and safety equipment are provided, and a guide leads the way. Venture inside an ice cave to see its spectacular blue walls, and learn where to find the most spectacular natural beauty in Vatnajökull National Park.

Many glacier tours in Vatnajökull National Park require travelers to walk from the parking lot to the glacier terminus, eating into their time on the ice. On this tour, maximize your time on Falljökull glacier by traveling as near as possible in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Explore moulins, crevasses, and other formations in the company of an Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides-certified guide.

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.

Discover one of Iceland’s most dramatic glaciers, majestic Falljökull, on this half-day adventure from Freysnes in a group no larger than nine. Your guide will provide crampons, ice axe, helmet, and harness, show you how to use them, then transfer you to the glacier in 4x4 super jeeps. As you hike, you’ll learn about geology, geography, and history. To preserve the glacier, all emissions from this tour will be offset.

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.

Throughout this tour, your guide will also be your photographer. Meaning that they will take photos of you during all of these experiences. After the tour is over, we will edit and send them to you for you to keep as a memory of your epic adventure!

With combined experience of years in the glacier industry and and literally thousands of glacier hikes. A unique ice climbing program that will allow even those who have never climbed before Climb the beautiful blue ice walls.