Glacier Xtreme - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Guided glacier hike on Vatnajökull
- Ice climbing on vertical blue ice (no experience needed)
- Explore Falljökull outlet glacier
- Small-group adventure (max 6)
- Certified glacier guide and full safety gear
- Challenging outdoor experience in Skaftafell
Full description
Hike across dramatic ice formations, deep crevasses, and striking blue features while learning about glacier landscapes and their constant movement. Then test your skills on a vertical ice wall with expert support—no prior experience required. This small-group tour offers an active and rewarding experience for adventurous travelers.
Included / Excluded
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- Guided glacier hiking experience
- Ice climbing instruction and supervision
- Crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe
- Transportation to/from Skaftafell
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof clothing (available for rent)
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Skaftafell, Skaftafell, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the tour's booking requirements, including minimum age and physical fitness levels.
- Find out what equipment is provided and what you need to bring.
- Be prepared for changing weather conditions.
- Duration: approx. 5–5.5 hours
- Difficulty level: Challenging; good physical fitness required
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Minimum shoe size: EU 35
- Meet on location at Skaftafell
- Mobile ticket accepted
- Instant confirmation
Know before you go
- We recommend bringing food and water with you on the hike.
- Dress warmly: Layers are essential to combat the cold temperatures on the glacier.
- ay attention during the safety briefing to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
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!