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Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

  • 4 hours
  • Meet at Skaftafell
  • Minimum age 12
  • Maximum 6 guests
  • All year
  • Operated by Troll.is

Overview

Learn the basics of ice climbing during a four-hour Skaftafell glacier hike, with certified instruction, glacier boots and technical equipment included.

The guide selects the climbing site and glacier route for current ice, weather and group ability. The minimum age is 12.

Itinerary

The shape of your day

5 stops

The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.

  1. Start

    Skaftafell meeting point

    Check in at the Troll Expeditions Skaftafell terminal; this is a self-drive activity without Reykjavík pickup.

  2. Equipment and transfer

    Collect the supplied glacier gear, complete the safety briefing and travel toward the glacier.

  3. Glacier hike

    Hike on the glacier with a certified guide and learn how to use the supplied equipment safely.

  4. Supervised ice climbing

    Learn basic climbing technique and make supervised ascents using crampons, harness, rope and ice axes.

  5. End

    Return to Skaftafell

    Visit Return to Skaftafell as part of the guided route. Timing and access can change with local conditions.

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Tour areaSkaftafell

What's included

  • Certified glacier guide
  • All required glacier and climbing equipment
  • Glacier boots
  • Small-group experience

Know before you go

  • Meet at Skaftafell.
  • Duration: 4 hours.
  • Minimum age: 12. Activity level: Medium.
  • Maximum group size: 6 guests.
  • Operating season: All year.
  • Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves and a hat. Glacier boots are included.
  • The guide selects the climbing site and glacier route for current ice, weather and group ability.
  • Not included: Reykjavík pickup.
  • 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 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 medium; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.

What should I bring?

Bring warm layers, waterproof outerwear, gloves and a hat. Glacier boots are included.

Can the itinerary change?

The guide selects the climbing site and glacier 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.

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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