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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

Title as listed by the operator: Troll .is

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Before you book

  • Meets at Tröll Expeditions' base in Hof, near Skaftafell, about four and a half hours' drive (roughly 320 to 330 km) southeast of Reykjavík; parking there is free.
  • The hike onto Falljökull and the time in the ice cave last about 90 minutes together, after a short transfer from the base.
  • Minimum age 8. Crampons, harness, helmet and ice axe are provided and gear-up happens indoors; hiking boots can be rented on site.
  • Runs roughly October to April. If a cave floods, the operator may shorten the tour or swap it for a glacier hike and adjust the price.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

About This Experience

A guided glacier hike and ice cave visit on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, from Tröll Expeditions' base near Skaftafell. A short transfer leads to about 90 minutes on the ice and in the cave.

Highlights

  • Enter a natural ice cave
  • Hike on Falljökull Glacier
  • Explore Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe
  • Capture rare photographs in ethereal light and ice textures

What's Included

  • ✓ Glacier gear
  • ✓ Licensed guide
  • ✓ Glacier water
  • ✓ Coffee
  • ✓ Chocolates

Not Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting Point

Meet at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, Hof.

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hiking shoes
  • Rain gear