Step into a surreal glacier maze few ever see! This small-group adventure leads you through Vatnajökull’s exclusive Crevasse Track—an otherworldly route of deep blue ice, narrow corridors, and towering glacier walls. Guided by experts and open year-round, it’s a rare, beginner-friendly chance to explore Iceland’s largest glacier up close.
Duration: 4 hours
Pick-up: At Glacier Guides office, Skaftafell
Group maximum: 12 participants
Available: All year
Age limit: 8 years (must fit EUR size 35 to fit hiking crampons)
Difficulty: Easy
Map: (click here)
Tour Highlights:
- Crevasse-filled glacier trail
- Natural blue ice corridors
- Expertly guided hike
- Guided glacier walk
- Certified Glacier Guide
Meeting point: We will meet you at the Glacier Guides Booking Center in Skaftafell, see a map with directions below.
Included: Expertly guided hike, crampons, ice axe, and helmet.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket & pants, warm gloves & hat, food & drinks, and hiking boots with ankle support (available for rent).
Note： For all of our glacier tours, Glacier Guides will provide guests with necessary glacier safety gear, including crampons for walking on the ice, helmets and ice axes. Please note that the smallest set of crampons available fits EUR shoe size 35. Waterproof clothing and hiking boots are available for rent at the Glacier Guides Booking Center and bookable along with your tour (recommended). We also have many of the items for sale in our booking center.
Tour Description
Wander through one of Earth's most beautiful locations
From a distance, the lower part of the glacier looks like a plowed field—deep crevasses slicing through the ice from mountain to valley. But the real adventure begins when you step inside one of those cracks!
Led by a certified glacier guide, you’ll follow a hidden trail into the Crevasse Track—an exclusive route through winding blue ice corridors, only accessible on this tour! The snow crunches beneath your boots as you walk between towering walls of shimmering ice. Light filters through from above, illuminating the frozen maze in surreal shades of blue and white.
Along the way, you’ll pause for breathtaking views—it’s a chance to see the glacier from within, not just from afar.
This hike is beginner-friendly but engaging, with light climbs and narrow passages that keep it exciting. Your guide will provide all the necessary equipment, including crampons and an ice axe, and ensure your safety throughout the journey. With small group sizes and a route few ever walk, this is a rare, up-close experience of Iceland’s icy wilderness.
Witness incredible ice formations at Falljokull glacier.
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Disclaimer: All our tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Glacier Guides does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
