Crevasse Labyrinth Glacier Hike
About this activity
Highlights
- Access an exclusive crevasse maze route on Falljökull Glacier
- Navigate deep blue crevasses and frozen canyons
- Easy glacier hike suitable for beginners
- Small-group experience (max 12 participants)
- All glacier safety equipment included (crampons, helmet, ice axe)
- Meet on location in Skaftafell, Vatnajökull National Park
Full description
After meeting at the Skaftafell base, you’ll be fitted with crampons, helmet, and safety gear before stepping onto the glacier. Walk through blue ice passages, learn how glaciers move and change, and enjoy close-up views of one of Europe’s largest ice caps. This meet-on-location experience is ideal for travelers looking for a distinctive and accessible glacier adventure in South Iceland.
Included / Excluded
- Certified glacier guide
- Guided glacier hike on Falljökull
- Safety equipment: crampons, ice axe, helmet, harness
- Small group experience
- Transportation to and from Skaftafell
- Parking fee at Skaftafell National Park
- Hiking boots and waterproof clothing (available for rent)
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp), Skaftafell, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Participants should be comfortable walking on uneven and icy terrain
- Shoe size must be EU 35 or larger to fit glacier crampons
Know before you go
- Dress warmly in waterproof layers and wear sturdy hiking boots with ankle support.
- Parking is available at the Skaftafell Parking Lot; parking fees apply.
- Bring personal items such as snacks, water, and a camera for photos.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
We just completed the 7-day tour and it was incredible! For the 6-day portion of the tour, Maggie was the BEST tour guide! She shared interesting facts about Iceland, sprinkled in with great humor. She kept the tour group running on time and gave clear instructions about appropriate attire for each attraction (for example, when to wear waterproof clothes). She also made sure we had the appropriate amount of time for each attraction; of course there was a stop or two that we wish we had more time to explore, but that is the nature of doing a country-wide tour. Overall, Maggie was the MVP and we will miss her dearly! The hotels were nice, and the dinner and breakfast selections were quite broad; they always included at least one vegetarian option. Some hotels even had hot tubs which were an added bonus. The Wilderness Center was by far our favorite hotel! There was an instance of miscommunication from Arctic Adventures (not at all Maggie’s fault), namely clarity on how to book the lagoon visit for an extra fee. It was easily resolved with a brief phone call but we wish there was clearer communication from Arctic before the tour began. The 7th day included some folks from the 6-day tour and some folks doing just a tour for that day. We had a different guide, Bruno, who was also great. The 7th day does feel a bit disconnected from the previous 6, but we would still recommend doing it because the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a beautiful way to end a country-wide tour of Iceland. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. We found the price to be worth the experience, especially with a guide like Maggie!