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Skaftafell Tours

Skaftafell tours intimately introduce you to Skaftafell nature reserve in southeast Iceland, an area of staggering beauty, composed of whispering waterfalls, creeping glacier tongues, black desert sands and green birch forests.

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Essential 1.5 Hour Boat Tour on Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Vatnajokull National Park

Guided 4 Hour Glacier Hiking Tour of Skaftafell with Transfer from Reykjavik

3.5 Hour Winter Combination Ice Caving & Glacier Walk at Vatnajokull with Transfer from Skaftafell

Epic 14 Day Self Drive Tour of the Complete Ring Road of Iceland & the Westfjords

Spectacular 2.5 Hour Easy Glacier Hike on Vatnajokull with Transfer from Skaftafell

Amazing 1 Hour Sightseeing Flight over Landmannalaugar with Transfer from Skaftafell

Epic 13 Day Self Drive Tour of the Complete Ring Road of Iceland with Snaefellsnes & the Westfjords

40 Minute Sightseeing Flight over Laki Craters, Glaciers & Highlands with Transfer from Skaftafell

Stunning 4 Hour Super Jeep & 3 Hour Glacier Hiking Tour at Falljokull by Skaftafell

Small Group 3 Hour Glacier Hike on Falljokull with a Certified Guide with Transfer from Skaftafell

1 Hour Flying Tour over the Lakagigar Craters, Glaciers & Grimsvotn with Transfer from Skaftafell

Exciting 45 Minute Sightseeing Flight over Hvannadalshnjukur & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

Scenic 45 Minute Airplane Tour over Skeidararjokull Glacier & the Black Sands of Skeidararsandur

Small Group 3.5 Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour on Vatnajokull with Transfer from Skaftafell

Exclusive 4 Hour Ice Caving & Glacier Hiking Tour with a Certified Guide & Transfer from Skaftafell

Hvannadalshnjukur | Hike Iceland's Highest Peak

Easy 3.5 Hour Glacier Hiking Tour on Falljokull with a Licensed Guide with Transfer from Skaftafell

Small Group 4.5 Hour Glacier Hiking Adventure with a Certified Guide and Transfer from Skaftafell

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Xin-Ying ZHONG

Xin-Ying ZHONG

Amazing!
22/03/2019, 16:51
Review of Unforgettable 5 Hour Glacier Hike of Falljokull with a Certified Guide with Transfer from Skaftafell

Troll expeditions is a great operator. All of us were very satisfied with the trip. 非常滿意這趟旅程，友善友善熱情且幽默的領隊讓旅程非常加分！

Nikolay Kharitonov

Nikolay Kharitonov

Amazing!
13/03/2019, 17:14
Review of Excellent 3 Hour Glacier Hiking Tour on Vatnajokull with Transfer from Skaftafell

It was just amazing)) we would like to take a part in the same but more complicated tour)

Eva Jarosik

Eva Jarosik

Amazing!
13/03/2019, 02:46
Review of Excellent 3 Hour Glacier Hiking Tour on Vatnajokull with Transfer from Skaftafell

Everything was perfect. In fact, the glacier hike was the most amazing experience in Iceland to me. I wish it could last longer than 3 hours. My favorite Iceland pictures were taken by our guide, Ryan. Thanks for making my vacation awesome!

Mei Yin Poon

Mei Yin Poon

Amazing!
09/03/2019, 15:56
Review of 12 Day Winter Package | Circle of Iceland & Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Happy and enjoyable 12-days trip. My travel advisor, Jósef was very helpful to reschedule our plan because of my flight delay to Reykjavik. Our guide Carlos was very experienced and great. He found different appropriate locations for us to take Northern Lights pictures and he shared with us on how to take good pictures. Only a small defect was that Reykjavik' hotel did not provide us twin room which we requested in our booking. Overall, a well organized and good tour.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way of travelling to Skaftafell from Reykjavik?

The best and most comfortable way to travel to Skaftafell is to rent a car or to join a tour. A taxi to Skaftafell would be very expensive as the area is about 290 km (180 mi) from Reykjavík. A ride with a bus requires frequent stops, you would have to switch buses multiple times, and stay overnight as the buses only depart once a day. Therefore, renting a car or joining a tour is the best travel option.

How far is Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon from Skaftafell?

Jokulsarlon is around 55 km (34 mi) away from Skaftafell.

I want to do a glacier hike, but Skaftafell is far away from Reykjavik where I am staying. Can you help?

The best idea would be to do a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier which is closer to Reykjavik.

I am going on a glacier hiking tour, what should I wear?

You should wear warm and waterproof clothes and good hiking boots or shoes. Both are essential, especially as the crampons will be fitted directly to the bottom of your boots.

Can I rent hiking shoes for the glacier hike?

Yes, you can rent these directly from the tour provider.