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Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike

    Duration
    3 hours
    Departure
    Meet at Skaftafell
    Meeting point
    Tröll Expeditions in Hof
    Minimum age
    Ages 8+
    Operated by
    Troll.is
    • Easy to moderate
    • All year

    Overview

    Join an accessible three-hour glacier hike from Skaftafell with a certified guide, supplied safety equipment and a small-group format.

    The guide selects the glacier route for current ice and weather conditions. The minimum age is 8.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    2 stops

    1. Start

      Meet Tröll Expeditions in Hof

      Check in at Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell in Hof before the booked departure. This activity does not include Reykjavík pickup.

    2. Equipment and local glacier transfer

      Collect the glacier safety equipment and travel with the guide to the Falljökull approach.

    3. Guided Falljökull glacier hike

      Follow the certified guide across Falljökull to explore ice formations on a route selected for current conditions.

    4. End

      Return to the Tröll meeting point

      Leave the glacier with the guide and return to the local meeting point in Hof.

    Your tour locationIceland
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    What's included

    • Certified glacier guide
    • All required glacier equipment
    • Small-group experience
    • Hot chocolate, coffee and a chocolate bar
    • Free parking

    Know before you go

    • Meet at Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell in Hof.
    • Duration: 3 hours.
    • Minimum age: 8. Activity level: Easy to moderate.
    • Operating season: All year.
    • Bring warm base layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, a hat and sturdy hiking boots with ankle support.
    • The guide selects the glacier route for current ice and weather conditions.
    • Not included: Reykjavík pickup.
    • Not included: Mandatory hiking boots, available to rent.
    • Written cancellation received at least 24 hours before departure is refundable less a 3% card fee; later cancellations are non-refundable.

    Frequently asked

    Where does the tour start?

    Meet at Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell in Hof. Follow the meeting or pickup instructions on the booking voucher and be ready before the stated time.

    What is the minimum age and activity level?

    The minimum age is 8. The activity level is easy to moderate; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.

    What should I bring?

    Bring warm base layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, a hat and sturdy hiking boots with ankle support.

    Can the itinerary change?

    The guide selects the glacier route for current ice and weather conditions.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    Written cancellation received at least 24 hours before departure is refundable less a 3% card fee; later cancellations are non-refundable.

    Troll.is

    Tröll Expeditions is a Reykjavík-based Icelandic adventure operator founded in 2016. Its team runs day and multi-day tours, glacier hikes and natural ice-cave experiences with professional guides.

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