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 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 transfer
Collect the supplied glacier gear, complete the safety briefing and travel toward the glacier.
Glacier hike
Hike on the glacier with a certified guide and learn how to use the supplied equipment safely.
Supervised ice climbing
Learn basic climbing technique and make supervised ascents using crampons, harness, rope and ice axes.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
