Title: Visit Skaftafell: Best of Skaftafell Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Skaftafell](https://expedia.ca/Skaftafell-Hotels.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Skaftafell](https://expedia.ca/Skaftafell-Vacation-Rentals.d6151232.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Skaftafell](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Skaftafell](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Skaftafell Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Car-Rental-Guide)[Skaftafell Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/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) ![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) ![Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/99a413cc-7b7a-49b4-ac1d-ed03fd4879cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151232/e61a7944-2e5c-4792-8884-833be3ce8090.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Skaftafell Things to do - Skaftafell Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Skaftafell ![Hotel Skaftafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3814700/3814675/ade304d4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Skaftafell Skaftafelli 2 Skaftafell CA $248 CA $286 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 includes taxes & 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) The room is small, basic and clean. It had three twin beds that were very comfortable and clean. Staff were very nice. The breakfast was outstanding. The location is remote but suited our trip to the Glacier and allowed us to see the Iceberg lagoon and Diamond beach. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=3814675&PinnedHotelID=3814675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12800000/12794300/12794262/48045d86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon Hnappavellir, 785 Öræfi Fagurholsmyri Eastern Region Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $259 CA $296 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Due to a last minute booking frenzy which was totally our fault, we had to book the executive suite for our family of 4\. This last minute booking turned out to be the best stay of our trip. Private hot tub on the balcony with amazing views, plus a brilliant room overall. Wished we could have stayed ... Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=12794262&PinnedHotelID=12794262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) ![Adventure Hotel Hof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632500/22632426/dc3acbbf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adventure Hotel Hof Hof 1 Fagurholsmyri South Iceland CA $249 CA $285 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 includes taxes & 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! (557 reviews) Room was nice, staff was very nice. The location is very central. I’d recommend Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=22632426&PinnedHotelID=22632426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6151232) [See all 3 properties in Skaftafell](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%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. ![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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews) Independent house style Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hofn-Hotels-Aurora-Cabins.h30399226.Hotel-Information) ![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.ca/Reynivellir-Hotels-Old-Cottages.h99367895.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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Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/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. [](https://expedia.ca/Skaftafell-Visitor-Centre-Skaftafell.d959382510517977088.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/508890/44323088-8acd-48d1-9173-5952677ff894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell CA $152 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-glacier-hiking-tour-from-skaftafell.a508890.activity-details) ![Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087220/918b3d0a-378d-4f59-b692-975a779ca218.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell CA $178 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/blue-ice-discovery-guided-glacier-hike-from-skaftafell.a1087220.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) CA $213 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-small-group-glacier-trek-on-vatnajokull-intermediate.a3958410.activity-details) ![Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1054054/e4f4aba6-0e51-4429-82fd-ae28dd730c3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group CA $214 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-hike-from-skaftafell-extra-small-group.a1054054.activity-details) ![Hiking woman on a glacier in Iceland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/533998/0e3631b4-693a-4c7e-a78d-b05ddc94f356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skaftafell Glacier Hike - 3-hour Walk CA $159 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/skaftafell-glacier-hike-3-hour-walk.a533998.activity-details) ![5-hour Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1087221/de2f8dcb-25ef-451e-8921-b19a3f12190e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour CA $315 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-adventure-from-skaftafell-small-group-tour.a1087221.activity-details) [See all activities in Skaftafell](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Skaftafell ![Fagurholsmyri](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/2b92504e-abde-4a12-8e0c-2db3c1d64cd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fagurholsmyri ![Svinafell](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7233/c8702dbf-4396-420e-8124-4b3f00a353b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Svinafell - Cities near Skaftafell - Places of interest [Fagurholsmyri](https://expedia.ca/Fagurholsmyri.dx7233)[Svinafell](https://expedia.ca/Svinafell.dx3000437759) - [Vatnajökull National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Vatnajokull-National-Park-Iceland.d553248621533098981.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points 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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