Skaftafell: Falljökull Glacier Hike with Guide & Gear｜Iceland

Begin your journey at Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park, where your guide will equip you with all the necessary glacier gear to ensure a safe and comfortable hike. Then, board a 4x4 bus and enjoy a scenic 15-minute drive to the edge of Falljökull Glacier, where the adventure truly begins.

Step onto the glacier, strap on your crampons, and ascend the icy terrain, walking across an otherworldly landscape shaped by nature’s relentless forces. Your guide will show you how to safely walk on the ice and get comfortable with the glacier crampons.

Admire the mesmerizing blue ice formations, safely navigate around deep crevasses, and learn fascinating insights about the glacier’s formation, movement, and continuous transformation. See the icefall that Falljökull ('Falling Glacier') is named for.

Soak in the beauty of this iconic Icelandic landscape, surrounded by towering peaks and shimmering ice. Feel the crisp mountain air, listen to the living glacier’s sounds, and gain an appreciation for these majestic frozen giants.