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Things to Do in Skaftafell

Discover glacier hikes, ATV tours and local experiences - and see Skaftafell from both above and on the ground.

While our speciality is exploring Iceland from the air, Skaftafell also offers a wide range of ground-based adventures.

Independent local operators departing from Skaftafell Terminal offer guided glacier hikes, ice cave experiences and ATV tours across the surrounding landscapes.

Many visitors choose to combine a scenic flight with a ground-based experience, seeing glaciers, mountains and glacial river plains from two completely different perspectives.

Explore Skaftafell on the Ground

Discover glacier hikes, ATV tours and other experiences operated by our trusted local partners.

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Icefall Tours

Guided glacier hikes on Vatnajökull, exploring ice formations, crevasses, and ever-changing glacial landscapes.

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Skaftafell Adventures

Guided ATV tour across glacial riverbeds and rugged landscapes surrounding Skaftafell.

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Melrakki Adventures

Guided glacier hikes on Vatnajökull, venturing across crevasses and sculpted ice formations.

See Skaftafell from above

Complete your visit with a scenic airplane or helicopter tour from Skaftafell Terminal. Choose a short introduction to flightseeing or a longer journey across glaciers, volcanic landscapes and the Icelandic highlands.

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