Title: Things to Do in Skaftafell in 2026 | Expedia.com [Skaftafell Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell.dx6151232)[Hotels in Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell-Hotels.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Car-Rental-Guide)[Skaftafell Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell.d6151232.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Skaftafell ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Skaftafell Types of activities [Skaftafell Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell.dx6151232) ![Breathtaking view of Skaftafellsjokull glacier tongue and volcanic mountains around on South Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/120f6333-980c-4586-af36-58857bf7945f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panorama Aussicht auf den Skaftafellsjökull Gletscher im Skaftafell Nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/f51d0f58-af31-4bd5-897e-8c2a158751a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Inside an ice cave in Vatnajokull, Iceland, the ice is thousands of years old and so packed it is harder than steel and crystal clear. Winter travel around the world. Beautiful landscape background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/c0aa273f-6b49-4768-adff-5a8f646f8046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![beautiful hike in the surroundings of Skaftafell. When i saw this mountain, it turns a big smile on my face! #happy #troveon #iceland #mountains #travel #nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/99a413cc-7b7a-49b4-ac1d-ed03fd4879cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's worth to walk about an hour to reach this waterfall in the south part of Iceland as the autumn scene here is so stunting. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/e61a7944-2e5c-4792-8884-833be3ce8090.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Skaftafell Attractions Discover what makes Skaftafell tick with the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6151232&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Skaftafell ### Tours & day trips [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087220/918b3d0a-378d-4f59-b692-975a779ca218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell 3h 30m 9.2/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/blue-ice-discovery-guided-glacier-hike-from-skaftafell.a1087220.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave Adventure & Glacier Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/551887/e1de878f-9cea-47e5-9d75-8c51b9013c8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave Adventure & Glacier Hike 4h 8.8/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available $162 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skaftafell-blue-ice-cave-adventure-glacier-hike.a551887.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Adventure - from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/505936/e7689933-55a4-42c3-9ea7-61e25229d757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Adventure - from Skaftafell 4h 9.6/10 5 verified reviews Free cancellation available $162 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-glacier-hike-and-ice-cave-adventure.a505936.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/508890/44323088-8acd-48d1-9173-5952677ff894.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell 4h 7.6/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-easy-glacier-hiking-tour-in-skaftafell.a508890.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Skaftafell Glacier Hike - 3-hour Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/533998/0e3631b4-693a-4c7e-a78d-b05ddc94f356.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skaftafell Glacier Hike - 3-hour Walk 3h 10/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skaftafell-glacier-hike-3-hour-walk.a533998.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Glacier Hike Captured](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50288687/439d8bde-80f0-4157-aed0-13f2bf49551b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glacier Hike Captured 3h Free cancellation available $162 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-hike-captured.a50288687.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1054054/e4f4aba6-0e51-4429-82fd-ae28dd730c3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group 3h 10/10 78 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $156 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull (Intermediate)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3958410/fcf280bc-de5c-4079-8589-14c2bbc5e0e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull (Intermediate) 5h 30m Free cancellation available $156 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-glacier-explorer-tour-on-vatnajokull-glacier.a3958410.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Glacier Xtreme: Vatnajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48786473/4ea94447-e1fd-4af3-9d73-33db0e03fcd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glacier Xtreme: Vatnajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing 5h 30m Free cancellation available $237 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skaftafell-glacier-hike-ice-climbing-tour-glacier-xtreme.a48786473.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Skaftafell Adventurous 5-Hour Hike Glacier Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/534033/6b7aa840-ad73-49c7-a069-1fe13238bc57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skaftafell Adventurous 5-Hour Hike Glacier Hike 5h Free cancellation available $156 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skaftafell-adventurous-5-hour-hike-glacier-hike.a534033.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ### Winter activities [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&filter.categories=Winteractivities) ![Glacier Hike Captured](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50288687/439d8bde-80f0-4157-aed0-13f2bf49551b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glacier Hike Captured 3h Free cancellation available $162 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-hike-captured.a50288687.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50922055/c9273f1b-7cef-47a6-be8c-8262c03fe784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skaftafell Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Adventure 4h Free cancellation available $281 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skaftafell-glacier-hike-and-ice-climbing-adventure.a50922055.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Glacier Hiking In Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49963969/fc486eaf-fbd3-474b-a02b-b7522bb97857.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glacier Hiking In Skaftafell 3h 6/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-hiking-in-skaftafell.a49963969.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Crystal Treasures of Vatnajökull: Ice Cave Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087242/13d1bec9-d068-480c-977b-df29b71821f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Crystal Treasures of Vatnajökull: Ice Cave Adventure 3h 30m 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $221 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-4-hour-skaftafell-ice-cave-and-glacier-walk.a1087242.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Airplane Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2293566/c7dd10fd-2505-4b6d-a78e-3b35f7c131eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Airplane Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites 50m Free cancellation available $428 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sightseeing-flight-over-vatnajokull-volcanic-eruption-sites.a2293566.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Airplane Sightseeing flight over Laki craters and highland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2893303/66fa30de-f966-430b-a3a0-4497febfae2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Airplane Sightseeing flight over Laki craters and highland 50m Free cancellation available $428 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sightseeing-flight-over-laki-craters-and-its-surroundings.a2893303.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Ultimate Airplane Sightseeing Flight from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2293522/0fe0169a-2360-40f7-a20b-2e9fb551307a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Airplane Sightseeing Flight from Skaftafell 1h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $685 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ultimate-sightseeing-flight-from-skaftafell.a2293522.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ![Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2293536/f9967343-45af-45c0-b288-5a90ac597466.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell 45m Free cancellation available $403 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sightseeing-flight-over-black-sands-and-riverbeds-from-skaftafell-terminal.a2293536.activity-details?&rid=6151232&location=Skaftafell&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Skaftafell | Number of things to do | 20 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Glacier Hiking In Skaftafell](/things-to-do/glacier-hiking-in-skaftafell.a49963969.activity-details): $96 | | Top 5 things to do | [Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave Adventure & Glacier Hike](/things-to-do/skaftafell-blue-ice-cave-adventure-glacier-hike.a551887.activity-details)[Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Adventure - from Skaftafell](/things-to-do/small-group-glacier-hike-and-ice-cave-adventure.a505936.activity-details)[Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](/things-to-do/small-group-easy-glacier-hiking-tour-in-skaftafell.a508890.activity-details)[Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell](/things-to-do/blue-ice-discovery-guided-glacier-hike-from-skaftafell.a1087220.activity-details)[Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group](/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Adventure - from Skaftafell](/things-to-do/small-group-glacier-hike-and-ice-cave-adventure.a505936.activity-details)[Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](/things-to-do/small-group-easy-glacier-hiking-tour-in-skaftafell.a508890.activity-details)[Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group](/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details)[Crystal Treasures of Vatnajökull: Ice Cave Adventure](/things-to-do/small-group-4-hour-skaftafell-ice-cave-and-glacier-walk.a1087242.activity-details)[Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell](/things-to-do/sightseeing-flight-over-black-sands-and-riverbeds-from-skaftafell-terminal.a2293536.activity-details) | ## What to do in Skaftafell - With kids ### Things to Do in Skaftafell with Kids There are lots of outstanding experiences in Skaftafell that the whole gang will get a buzz out of. These are a few of the best [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6151232&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) in the area. - [Small Group Easy Glacier Hiking Tour In Skaftafell](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-easy-glacier-hiking-tour-in-skaftafell.a508890.activity-details) - [Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-adventure-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054055.activity-details) - [Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details) - [South Coast Waterfalls & Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/south-coast-waterfalls-jokulsarlon-glacial-lagoon-tour.a180692.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Skaftafell? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Skaftafell #### Skaftafell Camping 5/5(59 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Skaftafell Camping, a lovely green space in Skaftafell. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell-Camping-Skaftafell.d6102240.Vacation-Attraction) #### Svartifoss Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Svartifoss Waterfall during your travels in Skaftafell. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers. [](https://expedia.com/Svartifoss-Waterfall-Skaftafell.d957205266819235840.Vacation-Attraction) #### Skaftafell Visitor Centre You can learn about the history of Skaftafell with a trip to Skaftafell Visitor Centre. Discover the area's glaciers and restaurants. 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Talk about a rock star!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/c8702dbf-4396-420e-8124-4b3f00a353b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Svinafell ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Skaftafell worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Skaftafell? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Skaftafell? ### Is three days enough to stay in Skaftafell? ### What are some activities to do in Skaftafell with kids? > - [Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Adventure - from Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-glacier-hike-and-ice-cave-adventure.a505936.activity-details) > - [Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-easy-glacier-hiking-tour-in-skaftafell.a508890.activity-details) > - [Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details) > - [Crystal Treasures of Vatnajökull: Ice Cave Adventure](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-4-hour-skaftafell-ice-cave-and-glacier-walk.a1087242.activity-details) > - [Airplane tour over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sightseeing-flight-over-black-sands-and-riverbeds-from-skaftafell-terminal.a2293536.activity-details) ### What to do in Skaftafell for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Skaftafell? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Vacation Rentals - [Hotels near Skaftafell Camping ](https://www.expedia.com/Skaftafell-Camping-Hotels.0-l6102240-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Svinafell Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Svinafell-Hotels.d3000437759.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Hotels near Skeidararsandur ](https://www.expedia.com/Skeidararsandur-Hotels.0-l6297166-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [5 Star Hotels in Svinafell ](https://www.expedia.com/5Star-Svinafell-Hotels.s50-0-d3000437759.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Flights from Svinafell ](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/3000437759/flights-from-svinafell) - [Skaftafell Camping ](https://www.expedia.com/Skaftafell-Camping-Skaftafell.d6102240.Vacation-Attraction) - [Visit Svinafell ](https://www.expedia.com/Svinafell.dx3000437759) - [Skeidararsandur ](https://www.expedia.com/Skeidararsandur-Eastern-Region.d6297166.Vacation-Attraction) - [Svinafell Vacations ](https://www.expedia.com/Svinafell.d3000437759.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Svinafell Vacation Rentals ](https://www.expedia.com/Svinafell-Vacation-Rentals.d3000437759.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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