Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
Overview
Inclusions
- Certified Glacier Guide
- All necessary glacier equipment: harness, helmet, ice axe
- Hiking boots
What to expect
A glacier hike and ice climbing on the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull glacier. Departing from Skaftafell in the National park with your small group and professional guide. This tour suits the professional ice climber as well as anyone that wants to try it for the first time.
Your guide will take you on a short glacier hike until you get to the perfect crevasse for ice climbing. If this is your first time, you'll get the introduction on how to perform before climbing up the vertical ice wall on the glacier. If you are an expert, please let the guide know and you'll be taken to some bigger wall for some adventure.
Stop At:
• Skaftafell, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park, East Region
• Hvannadalshnukur, 64_00_57_N 16_40_29_WCoordinates: 64_00_57_N 16_40_29_W, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
Excellent time ice climbing and hiking on Skaftafell glacier. Guide Gustavo was amazing, providing insteresting info on the history and geology of the glacier and providing a great experience with the ice climbing. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Excellent time ice climbing and hiking on Skaftafell glacier. Guide Gustavo was amazing, providing insteresting info on the history and geology of the glacier and providing a great experience with the ice climbing. Would highly recommend to anyone.It was an amazing experience which we recommend to everyone! The hike is stunning and our guide, Sam, was super nice and prepared! Thanks to her we climbed with no fear and it was 100% safe. If you're going to Skaftafell it is a tour you should do to enjoy the glacier, which is, in my opinion, t...
It was an amazing experience which we recommend to everyone! The hike is stunning and our guide, Sam, was super nice and prepared! Thanks to her we climbed with no fear and it was 100% safe. If you're going to Skaftafell it is a tour you should do to enjoy the glacier, which is, in my opinion, the hearth of Iceland.We were lucky to have the glacier hike & ice climbing tour only me and my partner with Sam being our guide. She is so much fun and made the whole experience an unforgettable one. Thanks to her being so mindful about safety, we felt so comfortable on the ice climbing experience. She has quite some...
We were lucky to have the glacier hike & ice climbing tour only me and my partner with Sam being our guide. She is so much fun and made the whole experience an unforgettable one. Thanks to her being so mindful about safety, we felt so comfortable on the ice climbing experience. She has quite some knowledge about the glacier and the tour was both informative and an enjoyable one. Thanks Sam & the Troll team! Sinem & MertThis is an amazing, once in a life time experience. However, be aware that an “easy” hike in Iceland is actually moderate to challenging for a very, very novice beginner. Despite the constant ascent and narrow path — it actually was very safe for this scaredy-cat (me). THe guides are worth the...
This is an amazing, once in a life time experience. However, be aware that an “easy” hike in Iceland is actually moderate to challenging for a very, very novice beginner. Despite the constant ascent and narrow path — it actually was very safe for this scaredy-cat (me). THe guides are worth the trip ! They are super knowledgeable, and walk on the glacier like it is nothing at all! They are EXTREMELY patient and kind and compassionate. If you didn’t want to do the ice climbing or hike the complete path, you didn’t have to. My husband and son did the ice climbing and I watched. Then we hiked back down. The guide , David, at one point offered his arm to hold while I went downhill. I was very proud that I did what I did and faced my fears. My goal is to get braver and do this again! Highly recommend troll expeditions. After the hike they sanitize all the helmets, boots and gear . They are dedicated to their work and it shows. Thank you — you have inspired me to work on hiking skills!We did the 4 hour ice climb with glacier hike with 6 of our family members. Our guide was Casper and he was incredible! He was extremely informative and funny. He took us to his "secret climbing spot" and led us through our first Ice Climb!! An experience we will remember forever and a must if yo...
We did the 4 hour ice climb with glacier hike with 6 of our family members. Our guide was Casper and he was incredible! He was extremely informative and funny. He took us to his "secret climbing spot" and led us through our first Ice Climb!! An experience we will remember forever and a must if youre in iceland!I spent a month in Iceland and this was definitely the highlight of my trip. My guide Sam was absolutely amazing, so knowledgeable about glaciers and the environment, she took us to several places on the glacier and was really supportive on the ice climb. Fantastic day, this is a not to be missed...
I spent a month in Iceland and this was definitely the highlight of my trip. My guide Sam was absolutely amazing, so knowledgeable about glaciers and the environment, she took us to several places on the glacier and was really supportive on the ice climb. Fantastic day, this is a not to be missed activity.