Overview
Push beyond the standard glacier route on a challenging six-hour Skaftafell adventure across Falljökull with a certified guide and technical safety gear.
The guide selects the demanding route for current ice, weather and group ability. The minimum age is 12.
Itinerary
The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.
Skaftafell meeting point
Check in at the Troll Expeditions Skaftafell terminal; this is a self-drive activity without Reykjavík pickup.
Equipment and safety briefing
The certified guide fits the group with glacier equipment and explains movement, hazards and the day’s route.
Transfer to Falljökull
Travel from the terminal toward Falljökull and complete the approach to the glacier.
Challenging extended glacier hike
Follow a longer, more demanding route across Falljökull for deeper exploration of the glacier terrain.
Return to Skaftafell
Visit Return to Skaftafell as part of the guided route. Timing and access can change with local conditions.
What's included
- Certified glacier guide
- All required glacier equipment
- Small-group experience
- Free parking
Know before you go
- Meet at Skaftafell.
- Duration: 6 hours.
- Minimum age: 12. Activity level: Challenging.
- Operating season: June–October.
- Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, a hat, sturdy hiking boots and enough food and water for a demanding six-hour outing.
- The guide selects the demanding route for current ice, weather and group ability.
- Not included: Reykjavík pickup.
- Not included: Food and snacks.
- Written cancellation received at least 24 hours before departure is refundable less a 3% card fee; later cancellations are non-refundable.
Good to know
Where does the tour start?
Meet at Skaftafell. 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 12. The activity level is challenging; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.
What should I bring?
Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves, a hat, sturdy hiking boots and enough food and water for a demanding six-hour outing.
Can the itinerary change?
The guide selects the demanding route for current ice, weather and group ability.
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.
About the operator
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.
