On this tour we will go on an awe-inspiring glacial adventure: scaling the heights and exploring the depths of Icelandic glaciers. It is a magical combination of ice-caving and glacier hiking making it the perfect choice for adrenaline junkies and nature enthusiasts alike.
Your glacier hiking and ice cave adventure will start at the booking office in Skaftafell, (located at the parking lot in Skaftafell National Park).
We start our journey with a 20-min drive over rugged terrain followed by a short walk through the valley towards the glacier. Before stepping onto the surface of the ice, our certified glacier guide will give you a safety talk and an introduction to all the equipment that we will be using. We will provide you with all the equipment that you need.
Your safety is, of course, paramount and our experts will ensure that you are always safe on the ice. After the safety briefing, your magical glacier experience will begin! We strap on our crampons and head for an exciting glacier hike to a natural ice cave.
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The hike takes place on Falljokull, an outlet glacier of the mighty Vatnajokull Glacier which is Europe's largest ice cap. As we make our way to the ice cave, we will traverse the ever-evolving glacial landscapes, taking in the deep crevices and the incredible ice formations. Falljokull is known as one of the most beautiful outlet glaciers in Iceland. Its surface is wildly rugged and decorated with millions of sharp ice sculptures. Walking on this terrain is an absolutely surreal experience!
The ice cave we visit is selected based on actual conditions each time. We will spend about 1.5-2 hours on the ice, including the glacier hike and the ice cave exploration. This tour is suitable for individuals who are able to comfortably walk for 2 hours outdoors across easy but rough terrain. There is no special skill or experience needed for this tour.
Ice caves are particularly special: they are formed when the temperature drops each winter and then disappear when it gets warm again in the spring. Each year, new caves are formed at new locations and each time we select the best one that we visit o...)
Ice caves are particularly special: they are formed when the temperature drops each winter and then disappear when it gets warm again in the spring. Each year, new caves are formed at new locations and each time we select the best one that we visit on this tour. Even during the wintertime, the ice cave is constantly changing as the weather conditions change, making each visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Being inside the glacier is an experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life! Thanks to the special characteristics of glacial ice, these ice caves are incredibly blue and transparent. Words can’t describe just how amazing it is to see one in the real-life and being inside it.
We will spend some time in the ice cave exploring all the magic it has to offer: giving you ample opportunity to snap a few photos of this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. Then, we will hike back over the remarkable glacier: the perfect end to the perfect day.
This tour really is a once in a lifetime experience and the perfect choice for winter visitors to Iceland: so book today, you most definitely won’t regret it.
Arctic Adventures booking house in Skaftafell, located next to the Vatnajokull/Skaftafell Visitor Center)
Arctic Adventures booking house in Skaftafell, located next to the Vatnajokull/Skaftafell Visitor Center
Please note that due to limited daylight, our afternoon departures may be done partly in the dark during the darkest months of the year. However, you will be provided with torches and necessary gear to make it back to our booking center safely. Pleas...)
Please note that due to limited daylight, our afternoon departures may be done partly in the dark during the darkest months of the year. However, you will be provided with torches and necessary gear to make it back to our booking center safely.
Please keep in mind that ice caves are ever-changing natural phenomena that are often only accessible during winter when the temperature drops well below zero so the water from the rivers that run underneath the glacier freezes and leaves us with this amazing natural wonder to explore. Each year new caves are formed in different locations. We will visit one naturally formed ice cave during this tour and the cave we visit is chosen based on conditions and safety each time.
