Glacier Trips from Skaftafell

Vatnajökull glacier and Skaftafell are jewels of the mountainous crown of Iceland. Amazing glacier hikes, incredible mountains and inspiring, unforgettable glacier lagoons. If you are on the hunt for memories and pictures that last a lifetime then Skaftafell is the place for you!

Glacier Trips From Reykjavik

Iceland certainly has more than its fair share of glaciers and the South Coast is lined with many of its most magnificent glaciers and volcanoes. We here at Glacier Guides are proud to offer a wide selection of memorable hikes on these great white plateaus and volcanoes.

Mountain Hiking

Iceland is a volcanic island with countless amazing mountains to explore, to hike, and to summit. Scale the flanks of the Hekla volcano, claimed to house Hell itself, or test your endurance on the ascent of Iceland´s highest peak, Hvannadalshnúkur.



Our Bestsellers!

Glacier Wonders - Glacier Hiking on Virkisjökull
Great option for those passing by Skaftafell National Park and looking for a quick but stunning glacier adventure.
5.990 ISK
Blue Ice & Black Sands - Glacier Hiking & Sightseeing
Glacier hiking on Virkisjökull and a wildlife trip to Ingólfshöfði cape, directly from Skaftafell National Park.
10.990 ISK
Glacier Explorer - 5 Hour Glacier Hike
The Explorer takes you all the way. Take a close look at the glacier Ice-fall in all it's power.
9.990 ISK
Vertical Walls - Rock Climbing
Rock climbing at Hnappavellir cliffs, Iceland´s premier rock climbing area with Vatnajökull glacier in the background.     
14.990 ISK
Skaftafell on Wheels - Mountain biking
Mountain biking day tour directly from Skaftafell in the amazing Morsardalur valley          
9.990 ISK
Vatnajokull Voyager - Express Day Trip from Reykjavik
Departing from Reykjavik & return the same day, this trips has it all. Coach transfer, Vatnajokull hike, lagoon boat ride & lunch, all in one day!
29.990 ISK
White Giant Hvannadalshnukur - Iceland´s highest peak
Tick this of your list of things to do in life. Hike to the top of Iceland in a demanding hike to Iceland´s highest peak, Hvannadalshnukur.
21.990 ISK
Alpine Iceland - Demanding Glacier Hike
This 11-15 hour hike takes you to Hrutfjallstindar alpine peaks on Vatnajökull glacier, offering amazing views over Vatnajökull glacier.
29.990 ISK

GLACIER GUIDES

Glacier Guides is an internationally recognized guiding operation in Iceland that prides itself on offering the most enjoyable, incredible in depth glacier experience possible. Our base of operations is located in Skaftafell, an oasis under the giant Vatnajökull Glacier in South Iceland.

Our experienced guides combine top of the line equipment with their wealth of mountain knowledge to help you safely access the awe-inspiring outlet glaciers of the Vatnajökull ice cap, terrain normally only visited and seen up close by experienced mountaineers.

We are committed to providing experiences using the best ecologically sound practices available. Vatnajökull National Park is a perfect example of an area that is extremely fragile and sensitive to human traffic. It is our sincere intention to always treat nature with the utmost respect and we kindly ask that you follow our example. 

Thanks in advance… Enjoy the endless beauty Iceland has to offer and join us for your next adventure.


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