Travel tips:
Tip 1: This itinerary is available from October to April of the following year.
Tip 2: This itinerary is of moderate difficulty. Participants must be in good health and able to participate in the activities.
Tip 3: Participation is allowed for those within 6 months of pregnancy, but please assess your physical condition and capabilities.
Tip 4: For safety reasons, we do not accept bookings for this itinerary from women who are 7 months pregnant or more.
Tip 5: Participants must be 8 years or older to join this activity. Same price for all visitors.
Tip 6: No pick-up service is provided in Reykjavik city center. You need to make your own way to the glacier meeting point to join the group. The drive from Reykjavik city center to Skaftafell takes approximately 5 hours.
Tip 7: The meeting point is Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, which can be found on Google Maps.
Tip 8: The glacier area has lower temperatures and stronger winds due to the high altitude.
Tip 9: Each tour group follows a set itinerary, which may be subject to changes without prior notice.
Tip 10: Flying drones in Iceland's national parks requires permission from the park authorities (except at Sólheimajökull Glacier where no permit is needed).
Itinerary:
Join the adventure tour and experience the magnificent views of Vatnajökull Glacier in the Skaftafell region. The highlight of this trip is the opportunity to enter a natural ice cave. Hike across Falljökull Glacier under the guidance of a professional guide, explore its glacial landscape, and learn about its continuous evolution. Get up close to Iceland's natural wonder—the crystal-clear blue ice cave. The tour takes place at Falljökull Glacier, an outlet glacier in Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland. Known for its jagged ice ridges, ice towers, and stunning ice cave views, it's a popular destination for glacier hiking and ice cave exploration. Conveniently located in the Skaftafell Nature Reserve near Svínafellsjökull Glacier, it's approximately 126 km from Höfn town and 147 km from Vík town.
The adventure begins at the Troll base camp in Hof, just a few minutes from the glacier, where free parking is available. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before departure to meet your professional glacier guide (English-speaking service). You will be provided with essential glacier safety equipment: helmets, crampons, harnesses, and ice axes. After gearing up, it's about a 20-minute walk to the glacier's edge. Upon arrival, the guide will conduct a comprehensive safety briefing and demonstrate how to walk safely with the equipment. The experience includes approximately 3 hours of glacier hiking. During the hike, you'll explore the Falljökull glacier's unique landscape. The guide will lead you to magnificent glacier areas, deep crevasses, and moulins, allowing you to witness breathtaking geological formations. The most unforgettable part of the journey is entering a naturally formed blue ice cave, where you can admire the blue ice layers up close. After the experience, return to the meeting point and enjoy a complimentary hot coffee.
departure time: 9:00, 10:00, 13:30, 14:00
Duration: Approximately 4 hours. The itinerary duration is about 4 hours. The itinerary description is for reference only. Departure time, duration, attractions, and attraction photos are all for reference only. Specific tour details may be adjusted by the guide based on actual conditions on the day.
Meeting point: Troll Expeditions Skaftafell (West of Hofgardur, 785 Hof, Iceland), can be searched on Google Maps.
Meeting reminder: Please arrive at the glacier meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time. Late arrivals will not have their spots reserved and no refund will be issued. Friendly reminder: No city pickup service is provided, you need to make your own way to the meeting point. Under normal road conditions, it takes approximately 5 hours to drive from the city to Skaftafell.
