Title: Visit Skaftafell: 2026 Travel Guide for Skaftafell, Eastern Region | Expedia.com [Hotels in Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell-Hotels.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell-Vacation-Rentals.d6151232.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities)[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) # Skaftafell ## Travel Guide ![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) ![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) ## Visit Skaftafell Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6151232) - Skaftafell Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Skaftafell ![Hotel Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3814700/3814675/a9205236_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Skaftafell Skaftafelli 2 Skaftafell $217 nightly $249 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skaftafell. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Very nice , clean , cozy rooms. Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and dinner. Also you can request about alert call at night if Northern Lights appears. We experienced in one night. Thank you guys. You are the best Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=3814675&PinnedHotelID=3814675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12794300/12794262/ba6b496d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi Fagurholsmyri Eastern Region $253 nightly $287 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews) The staff were so helpful and the whole hotel was amazing condition. Great place to spend our honeymoon Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=12794262&PinnedHotelID=12794262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Adventure Hotel Hof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632500/22632426/adcdc0fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adventure Hotel Hof Hof 1 Fagurholsmyri South Iceland $175 nightly $201 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Fagurholsmyri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. 8.4/10 Very Good! (553 reviews) Room was nice, staff was very nice. The location is very central. I’d recommend Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=22632426&PinnedHotelID=22632426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) [See all 3 properties in Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026®ionId=6151232) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Old Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99370000/99367900/99367895/fa9f6da3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Old Cottages Reynivellir 2 Reynivellir Stay at this cottage in Reynivellir. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and The Thorbergur Center are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews) Best location near to glaciers and diamond beach.clean and cozy. Good for 6-8 people. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Reynivellir-Hotels-Old-Cottages.h99367895.Hotel-Information) ![Aurora Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30400000/30399300/30399226/62d35d4b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aurora Cabins Hafnavegur Höfn South Iceland Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Höfn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews) Clean room, easy check in, perfect setup. Would love to return. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hofn-Hotels-Aurora-Cabins.h30399226.Hotel-Information) ![Krákhamar apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33380000/33379600/33379582/0a7e4917_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Krákhamar apartments Blábjörg Djupivogur Stay at this cottage in Djupivogur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Skaftafell hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6151232&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Skaftafell Camping 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell-Visitor-Centre-Skaftafell.d959382510517977088.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) ### Things to do ![Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087220/f3c6c666-09f4-495d-bba6-b28e8f247a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell $116 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/blue-ice-discovery-guided-glacier-hike-from-skaftafell.a1087220.activity-details) ![Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1054054/bf885d57-85d1-4cd7-96aa-9d33033f8675.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group $156 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details) ![Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3958410/fcf280bc-de5c-4079-8589-14c2bbc5e0e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull (Intermediate) $159 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-small-group-glacier-trek-on-vatnajokull-intermediate.a3958410.activity-details) ![1 Hour ATV Quad Biking Adventure in the Skaftafell Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50675495/65d507d6-1caa-4935-b212-51e8667c7279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour ATV Quad Biking Adventure in the Skaftafell Area $147 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/1-hour-atv-quad-biking-adventure-in-the-skaftafell-area.a50675495.activity-details) ![Airplane Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2293566/c7dd10fd-2505-4b6d-a78e-3b35f7c131eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Airplane Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites $436 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/airplane-flight-over-vatnajokull-volcanic-eruption-sites.a2293566.activity-details) ![5 day hiking trip in Iceland ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48689076/d9178c81-5829-420d-9469-f46ed5a5e67b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5 day hiking trip in Iceland $3,900 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-day-hiking-trip-in-iceland.a48689076.activity-details) [See all activities in Skaftafell](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Skaftafell 4.6 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 21 4 - Good 6 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 1 ### 5/5 - Excellent AHP Artic Adventures has awesome glacier hiking tours. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Need to see. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Very nice and secluded but still near general stores and other amenities. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Beautiful area. The weather was an issue for us, but we made the best of it. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Fantastic park and surrounding area ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler Just beautiful- we used Icelandic Mountain Guides to go out of the glacier. I’d highly recommend. An experience of a lifetime. ## Cities near Skaftafell ![Jokulsarlon Lagoon which includes snow as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/2b92504e-abde-4a12-8e0c-2db3c1d64cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fagurholsmyri ![I'm a horse person and of course had to take lots of photos of the beautiful Icelandic Horse. I love their wild mane that gives them a rock star look and how they seem to fit right in with the rough and rugged landscape. This guy stood and posed for me for as long as I wanted. 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 ## 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) - Cities near Skaftafell - Places of interest [Fagurholsmyri](https://expedia.com/Fagurholsmyri.dx7233)[Svinafell](https://expedia.com/Svinafell.dx3000437759) - [Skaftafell Camping ](https://expedia.com/Skaftafell-Camping-Skaftafell.d6102240.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vatnajökull National Park ](https://expedia.com/Vatnajokull-National-Park-Iceland.d553248621533098981.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vatnajokull ](https://expedia.com/Vatnajokull-Iceland.d6054696.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hvannadalshnukur ](https://expedia.com/Hvannadalshnukur-Fagurholsmyri.d6102242.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ingolfshofdi ](https://expedia.com/Ingolfshofdi-Fagurholsmyri.d553248635122256111.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skeidararsandur ](https://expedia.com/Skeidararsandur-Eastern-Region.d6297166.Vacation-Attraction) - [Graenalon ](https://expedia.com/Graenalon-Southern-Region.d6102252.Vacation-Attraction) ![](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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