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

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4 hrs
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From 8 years-old and up
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Explore the amazing ice caves of Iceland on this scenic glacier hiking excursion on the Vatnajökull Glacier!

May 2025
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Troll Expeditions: Skaftafell, West of Hofgardur, 785, Hof, Iceland
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Discover Iceland's most impressive natural wonders on this 4-hour guided blue ice cave tour and glacier hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier from Skaftafell! Welcoming adventurers ages 8 and up.

Located in south-east Iceland, the Skaftafell Nature Reserve is situated in the larger Vatnajökull National Park. Covering an approximate area of 14% of Iceland, this protected area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is celebrated for its impressive volcanos, glaciers, and valleys. In addition, it is the site of the massive Vatnajökull Glacier, one of Europe's largest ice formations. A guided excursion, glacier hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier with a blue ice cave tour will be the highlight of your next vacation in Iceland!

The adventure begins at the meeting point in Hof near Skaftafell, where you and your group (a maximum of 12 people) will be greeted by your knowledgeable guide. Once you've received your equipment, including a harness, a helmet, crampons, and an ice axe, you'll be provided with an introduction to glacier hiking and equipment use with an emphasis on safety and fun!

During the glacier hike, you'll take in the breathtaking panoramas of Vatnajökull National Park and observe unique ice formations. In addition, your guide will share fun facts about the Vatnajökull Glacier, how it was formed, and why it is constantly changing. However, the most magnificent site you'll witness on this tour, glacier hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier from Skaftafell, is undoubtedly one of the naturally formed ice caves! Going underground, the different hues of blue of the Vatnajökull Glacier will leave a lasting impression. Don't forget your camera! You'll return to the original departure point in Hof near Skaftafell with lifelong memories of your trip to beautiful Iceland.

Lace up your boots and get ready for an incredible journey in Iceland by booking this blue ice cave tour with glacier hiking on the Vatnajökull Glacier from Skaftafell today!

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Cecilia F., France — 06/02/2025
5/5
After getting the equipment, we took a bus for 10 min to get to the departure of the tour. We then walked a bit with everyone (maybe 40 people) and then got divided in groups of 8. We walked to a point where we put our crampons on and then we walked to the ice cave. It was beautiful !! We could see the blue color of the ice caused by compression. Walking on the glacier was tricky because it was slippery, that is why we needed to stomp when walking to make our crampons have a grip on the ice. Then we walked again towards a crevasse to visit it. Beautiful again, obviously! It wasn't too cold and we took some breaks to rest a bit.
Esther P., Belgium — 17/11/2021
5/5
El monitor Chelo hizo que la experiencia sobre el hielo fuera todavía mejor!!
Franck B., France — 07/03/2023
4/5
Très bonne organisation, bon aspect culturel avec vision environnementale, la partie grotte est minimaliste.

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