Blue Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier from Skaftafell

Explore the amazing ice caves of Iceland on this scenic glacier hiking excursion on the Vatnajökull Glacier!

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From€144
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Hof near Skaftafell

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, headlamp, and ice axe)

- Introduction to glacier hiking and equipment use

- The adventure begins!

- Glacier hike on the Vatnajökull Glacier

- Break

- Ice Cave tour

- Return to the original departure point in Hof near Skaftafell

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this glacier hiking and ice cave tour.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time.

This excursion's difficulty level is listed as 'easy'.

Meeting point:
Troll Expeditions: Skaftafell, West of Hofgardur, 785, Hof, Iceland
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Headlamp
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Wind and waterproof clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hiking boots
  • Wool socks
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera