Glacier Maze Adventure in Skaftafell : Crevasse Labyrinth

Top Attractions:

Vatnajökull Glacier National Park

Overview

Step into Iceland’s hidden ice labyrinth on the Skaftafell Crevasse Maze tour! Traverse icy trails between towering glacier walls and explore one of Vatnajökull’s most unique and accessible routes. Surrounded by blue ice, you’ll move through a twisting maze carved by time and natural force. This immersive, small-group experience is guided by glacier experts and runs year-round. Connect with the raw beauty of Europe’s largest glacier—up close!

Tour Snapshot

Duration

4 hours

Level

Easy

Availability

All year

Group

Small (12)

Starting point

Skaftafell Nature Reserve

End point

Skaftafell Nature Reserve

Languages

English

Trip style

One-day tours

Minimum age

8 years

What to Expect

On Tour

Guided glacier hike
Certified, English-speaking expert
Helmet
Crampons
Ice axe

Transportation

Meet on location
Pick-up & drop-off in Reykjavik

Accommodation & Meals

Meals
Accommodation

Itinerary

4 hours

Tour Itinerary Overview

Take part in an unforgettable journey through one of Iceland’s most exclusive glacier routes. This tour takes you deep into the Crevasse Track—an ever-shifting maze of narrow blue corridors, dramatic ice walls, and natural formations rarely seen by the average traveler. With every step across the frozen terrain, you’ll be surrounded by the raw textures and colors of Europe’s largest glacier!

Starting at the Skaftafell Visitor Center, you’ll meet your guide and gear up with essential safety equipment, including crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe. After a quick safety briefing, your group will head out to the glacier in the company of a certified local expert. Designed for small groups, this experience allows you to explore at a relaxed pace while learning about the glacier’s history and movement.

Please dress warmly in waterproof layers and wear sturdy hiking boots—you will be walking on ice, after all. First-time visitor or seasoned explorer, you’ll be impressed by the striking, up-close views of Vatnajökull!

Practical information

This tour begins at Skaftafell Booking Center, located about 327 km (203 mi) east of Reykjavík. The closest towns are Kirkjubæjarklaustur (69 km / 43 mi west) and Höfn (130 km / 81 mi east). Guests can park at the Skaftafell Parking Lot, just a short walk from the meeting point. 

Meeting point 

Skaftafell Booking Center - Wooden hut with the Arctic Adventures logo 

Address: 785 Skaftafell, Iceland 

Clothing and gear 

Please bring warm outdoor clothing, waterproof pants, and a waterproof jacket. You can rent waterproof pants and jackets if needed when booking the tour. 

Shoe size 

For safety reasons, crampons are not available for shoe sizes below 35 EU, as they cannot be securely attached to smaller footwear.

Notable Information

If the tour is booked for a child, an adult must accompany them during both the transfer and the tour. Safety and supervision are essential when planning the tour for young participants. 

Meet your operator

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Arctic Adventures

Arctic Adventures is a top Icelandic tour operator known for its small-group experiences. Since 1983, they’ve specialized in guiding travelers through Iceland’s wild terrains, from glaciers to volcanoes. Their tours are all about adventure and sustainability, led by expert guides who make sure every trip is safe, fun, and memorable. Arctic Adventures combines deep local knowledge with a strong commitment to nature, making them a trusted choice for anyone looking to explore Iceland up close and responsibly.

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Packing List

Get ready for your trip, here are some items, you should not forget

What to bring (Required)

Warm outdoor clothing
Water & Windproof Jacket and Pants
Gloves
Warm Headwear
Good hiking boots with ankle support
Lunch and/or snacks

We're here to answer your questions

Iceland is known for unforeseeable weather. It is likely that you can see all 4 seasons in one day.

Dressing for that kind of weather can always be demanding, so we suggest dressing in layers. 3 or 4 upper layers are highly recommended, for example, a light t-shirt (preferably wool) next to the skin, then a fleece or heavy wool garment topped off with a waterproof windbreaker.

Jeans are not recommended for our trips as they are not suitable for the weather conditions, they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when they get wet.

Lightweight hiking pants, track pants or long cotton pants are convenient and wear wind/waterproof pants over them. There is high UV and sunlight reflecting off on the glacier so we highly recommend using sunglasses and sunscreen even if it is cloudy.

You will need sturdy hiking boots that fit crampons for the glacier hiking tours. If you do not own a pair then we rent out suitable hiking boots as well as a waterproof raincoat and trousers.

It is good to bring your own backpack on our full day or half day tours. It’s the best carry-on for a small lunch, extra clothes and other necessary items.

The scenery on the tour is full of stunning, scenic views that are photographable so you should definitely bring your camera along.

This is surely a personal choice, we do not deny pregnant women on our glacier trips but we highly recommend you to take a closer look at our trip description and difficulty ratings, they will hopefully give you a better idea. We also recommend you to contact your physician, as pregnant women’s health can be quite different. If you have any further questions or concerns then feel free to contact us.

Lunch is not provided on any of our trips, therefore we recommend you to bring your own lunch especially for the longer trips, snacks and a bottle of water (you can refill it on the trip).

Crampons make you enable to walk on the glacier ice without slipping. They are metal spikes that we attach to the soles of your hiking shoes.

Yes, we have specially trained and certified glacier guide on every glacier tour that we offer. And for our 3rd party tours we only partner with operators that meet our quality and safety standards.

Yes, we provide you with all the necessary glacier gear for our glacier hiking tours. Ice axe, crampons, harness, and helmets are provided. This will help you to complete the tour safely. The minimum shoe size to attach crampons is EU 35.

Iceland is known to have a lot of snow and when the snow stays long enough in one place than it turns to ice. Over long periods of time, the ice layers up becoming huge blocks called glaciers. It forms to create ginormous glaciers that sweep across huge masses of land. Iceland is home of the largest glacier in Europe that is called Vatnajökull. The Glacier Guides can tell you more about and everything you need to know about the Glaciers.

Rain is common in Iceland but we never let the rain be in our way to go forward with our tours.
That’s why we highly recommend appropriate clothing so you can be warm and dry on the tours.
Nature is out of our control and therefore we need to adapt to the weather. Your safety is our first priority so if your safety is compromised by going on the tour then we will cancel it and you will get full reimbursement.

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