Ice Guardians

Ice Guardians is a local guiding company founded in 2021 in Southeast Iceland, providing professional mountain experiences between Skaftafell and Höfn. As the only operator of canyoning in Iceland, the structure specialises in technical disciplines including ice climbing, glacier hiking, and alpine travel within the Vatnajökull National Park.

Activities are conducted in small groups to ensure access to quiet terrain and to facilitate educational insights into glaciology, volcanic landscapes, and climate change. All essential technical equipment is provided, such as crampons, ice axes, helmets, harnesses, and wetsuits for aquatic environments. The guiding team holds international certifications in rope rescue, avalanche awareness, and wilderness first response. Safety management includes daily assessments of ice stability and weather conditions to adapt plans to the dynamic Icelandic environment. This proactive approach ensures a secure environment for participants to explore the mountain and river systems of the region.