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Blue Ice Maze: Small Group Glacier Crevasse Hike on Vatnajökull

Location Skaftafell, East Iceland, Iceland, Europe
$143.76
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Overview

Leave the standard tourist trails behind and step into a surreal world of deep blue canyons and frozen corridors. This is not your average glacier walk. The Crevasse Labyrinth is an exclusive route through the ice of Falljökull, where Europe’s largest glacier (Vatnajökull) spills down the mountainside. Led by certified glacier guides, you’ll navigate a maze of shimmering blue ice walls and jagged formations that most visitors only see from a distance. Towering blue ice walls and winding crevasses create a surreal, immersive experience.

This tour combines the wonder of a glacier hike with the beauty of blue ice caves - accessible year-round and perfect for all experience levels. Whether you're a nature lover, first-time explorer, or photographer, safely discover Iceland’s icy heart up close.

Don’t miss one of the most unforgettable and photo-worthy adventures in Iceland.
Blue Ice Maze: Small Group Glacier Crevasse Hike on Vatnajökull
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes

  • Safety Equipment: Glacier Crampons, Walking Axe, Helmet, Harness
  • Beginner-friendly guided glacier hike
  • 4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier
  • Vatnajökull National Park Fee
  • Certified Glacier Guide
  • Glacier crampons fit sizes 35-50EU. For safety reasons, those with smaller shoe size cannot join
  • Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are required (available to rent for a fee)
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Meeting point
The meeting point for this tour is at the Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park. Parking is available at the Skaftafell Parking Lot (please note: parking fees apply). Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Return details
The meeting point for this tour is at the Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park. Parking is available at the Skaftafell Parking Lot (please note: parking fees apply). Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

  • Skaftafell
    Our journey begins at the Arctic Adventures Skaftafell Booking Hut , where you’ll meet your guide and fellow explorers. From here, we drive about 11 km to the Fallsjökull glacier tongue, gear up, and set off on a ~4 km adventure through the glacier labyrinth.
  • Vatnajökull, in the Vatnajökull National Park, is the second largest glacier in Europe, and largest glacier and National Park in Iceland! We explore Falljökull, an outlet of the mighty Vatnajökull. (pass by)
  • Falljökull (''Falling Glacier'') is the beautiful glacier outlet where Vatnajökull spills down the mountainside. This is where we hike. Your guide will lead you onto the ice and ensure everyone is comfortable with their crampons and gear. Next, the guide leads you to the Labyrinth, a section of the glacier where the ice is pushed and pulled into deep cracks and narrow alleys. You’ll weave through these blue-tinted corridors, learning about the geology of the ice and the impact of climate change on Iceland’s giants.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers should be prepared to walk approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 200-250 meters (650–820 ft). While the tour is rated as easy and suitable for most fitness levels, there is a moderate amount of walking over uneven glacier terrain.
  • We provide all safety gear. Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
  • Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure. Rentals are available for a fee if required.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Blue Ice Maze: Small Group Glacier Crevasse Hike on Vatnajökull

    Location Skaftafell, East Iceland, Iceland, Europe
    $143.76
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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