Top Skaftafell Kayaking Tours

Many glacier tours in Vatnajökull National Park require travelers to walk from the parking lot to the glacier terminus, eating into their time on the ice. On this tour, maximize your time on Falljökull glacier by traveling as near as possible in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Explore moulins, crevasses, and other formations in the company of an Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides-certified guide.

Iceland is a country of natural wonders, and this kayaking tour allows you to see its magnificent glaciers, icebergs, and lakes up close. No need to worry if you’re a kayaking beginner—guidance is given on how to use the equipment, including paddling tips, and a guide joins you throughout. During the tour, find out fun facts about the local landscape, take photos, and see the impressive Vatnajökull glacier.

Capture gorgeous photos of one of earth’s most remarkable phenomena: the blue ice caves of Vatnajökull National Park. Exploring in a group no larger than 13, with a guide and a helmet for safety’s sake, travel from Jökulsárlón to the cave in a rugged 4WD, then explore the eerie underground landscapes. Choose between a range of departure times to suit your schedule and the daylight.

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Iceland's Skaftafell National Park on this extended glacier hiking tour, which allows more time on this glacier than most other tours. As you hike over the ice, past deep crevasses, pale moulins, and ice sculptures, and take in panoramic views over the park, your guide shares insights into glaciers, how they are formed and impacted by climate change. Includes all necessary safety gear.

This demanding hiking tour offers a chance to explore an Icelandic glacier, inside and out. The challenging half-day tour takes you from Skaftafell National Park Base Camp to the Falljökull outlet glacier, a dramatic landscape of deep ice crevasses. A trek across the glacier tongue will lead you to a stunning natural ice cave that is only accessible with an experienced glacier guide.

The Skaftafell-Vatnajökull National Park is home to Europe’s largest glacier and the icy landscapes offer a dramatic backdrop for a hiking adventure. This guided glacier hike across Falljökull Glacier ensures a personalized experience, with a small group of up to 15 participants, and full instruction provided.

Embark on a photogenic aerial tour over Iceland's coastline and Skeiðarársandur glacier. Go over the flight plan with your pilot before soaring over the plains covered in black sand and ash that span the entire area. Fly over the massive outlet that drains water from Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest ice cap before landing.

Enjoy a safe and stress-free visit to Vatnajökull Glacier with this guided half-day tour. No need to worry if you’ve never been hiking near glaciers before, as a harness, crampons, and an ice axe are provided, and a teacher shows you how to use the gear. During the trip, visit Vatnajokull Glacier, and spend time exploring the icefall of Falljökull.

Iceland’s mighty glaciers boast some of the country’s most impressive scenery, but their isolated locations and icy terrain make exploring a challenge. On this beginner-level morning or afternoon hike, explore glacial landscapes around Falljökull with your guide. With safety equipment included, admire unrivaled views over the frozen wilderness.

Embark on a photogenic aerial tour Landmannalaugar, Vatnajökull glacier, Grímsvötn eruption site, Lakagígar and more. Go over the flight plan with your pilot, and take off over the area, observing the steam blowing from the lake on top of the glacier, massive volcanic craters, countless mountains and valleys, and Iceland’s Highlands.

Experience the chilling beauty of Iceland’s glaciers on this ice cave tour in Vatnajökull National Park. You’ll meet your guide at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and travel by huge-wheeled super jeep out to the glacier. With crampons, ice axe, and other ice hiking equipment, you’ll make a 6-10 km trek across the glacier while exploring the mysterious crevices and ice caves of this sublime landscape.

The Svínafellsjökull glacier is part of Europe’s largest glacier and the icy landscapes offer a dramatic backdrop for a hiking adventure. This morning or afternoon guided glacier hike in the Skaftafell-Vatnajökull National Park ensures a personalized experience, with a small group of up to eight participants, and full instruction provided.

On this adventurous day, you will hike beyond the crowds to explore further reaches of an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. We deliver the lowest guest to guide ratio (4:1) on the market, meaning we can deliver high quality hikes that involve more adventure. You could end up discovering temporary features on the glacier that you and no one else has ever ventured into or getting into tight places that larger groups cannot. You'll be informed on the surrounding nature and landscape formation by experienced and knowledgeable guides to make the experience more meaningful and giving you a newfound love of glaciers.

The Laki Craters are famous for their beauty, but getting there is famously difficult. A guided Jeep tour makes it possible to see the craters safely, with all transportation provided by specialty Jeeps engineered for Iceland’s rugged environment. After a hike through the glaciers, continue on a second hike to the  Tjarnargígur pond crater, explore hidden waterfalls, and visit the beautiful Fjadrargljufur Canyon before returning to your Kirkjubæjarklaustur hotel.

Get a unique perspective on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and Grímsvötn, Iceland's most active volcano, on this scenic flight from Skaftafell— with luck, the volcanic crater will blow steam, making for a rare photo opportunity. As you ascend into the air, admire the basalt cliffs surrounding Svartifoss, located in Vatnajökull National Park, and look out for waterfalls.  On the way back, your pilot flies over Grænalón glacier lagoon and Skeiðarárjökull outlet glacier.

We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages along with the smallest group sizes of any glacier tour operator. Every glacier hike through Ice Pic Journeys includes photos from your tour. Each person will receive 2 professionally edited photographs sent via Google Drive within the week after your hike.

Exploring an Icelandic glacier is an experience not to be forgotten. This small-group tour, led by a professional photographer/glacier guide, provides you with the images that will help create long-lasting memories. As you explore Falljökull, one of Iceland’s most scenic outlet glaciers, your guide will take photographs of you to capture the experience and make the perfect souvenir.

This tour offers a truly exceptional experience, focusing on small groups to ensure an intimate and personalized adventure. What sets us apart is our team of guides who hold top certifications and have an extensive background in guiding. With their deep understanding of the local area, they provide an unparalleled level of knowledge and expertise as well as flexibility to choose the right glacier for the right conditions.

• Certified guides Our guides have certification from AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides). • Small groups The group size for our trips never exceeds 8 people. • 4x4 drive We will drive you all the way to the glacier. That means more time we can spend on ice. • Evening departure (June - August) If you want to avoid the crowds join us for our evening tour and enjoy the complete silence.