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) ![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 - 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 CA $238 CA $275 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 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) Friendly staff. Great view Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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 CA $231 CA $265 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews) Clean hotel in great location Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%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 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! (548 reviews) This place is about 20 minutes from Dimond Beach, which was amazing! The place was clean, the staff was wonderful, breakfast great. We have absolutely no complaints. I would highly recommend this place. 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Popular attractions Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews) Room was clean and comfortable, heated nicely for arrival. Shower was hot and instructions for the cabin easy to understand. We arrived late and then waited to see the northern lights, which we did. A great view from the bedroom side window over the mountains. Definitely would come back here Reviewed on Jan 8, 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! (41 reviews) We had a great experience staying at the Old Cottages. The location is absolutely amazing, with a beautiful waterfall right out back that made the setting feel peaceful and unique. The layout of the cottage was well thought out and comfortable, making it easy to relax and enjoy our time there. Everything ... Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Reynivellir-Hotels-Old-Cottages.h99367895.Hotel-Information) ![Framtid apartments and holiday homes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21596600/21596518/475d85fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Framtid apartments and holiday homes Vogaland 4 Djupivogur Stay at this aparthotel in Djupivogur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bulandstindur and The Eggs of Merry Bay ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (61 reviews) Lovely cottage, well appointed, private, pretty and comfortable. Beautiful location and scenery. 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Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/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.ca/Svartifoss-Waterfall-Skaftafell.d957205266819235840.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Glacier Wonders: Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/508890/99e16c5f-1e66-4af6-9309-c553712559e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Wonders: Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell (Easy) CA $155 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-wonders-small-group-glacier-hiking-tour-from-skaftafell-easy.a508890.activity-details) ![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 CA $181 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/b2652c88-c993-4e51-8b32-d1ab45cc0136.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Explorer: Small Group Glacier Trek on Vatnajökull (Intermediate) CA $218 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-explorer-small-group-glacier-trek-on-vatnajokull-intermediate.a3958410.activity-details) ![Glacier Hiking In Skaftafell](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49963969/fc486eaf-fbd3-474b-a02b-b7522bb97857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Hiking In Skaftafell CA $133 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glacier-hiking-in-skaftafell.a49963969.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 CA $201 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 $162 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/skaftafell-glacier-hike-3-hour-walk.a533998.activity-details) [See all activities in Skaftafell](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Skaftafell.d6151232.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## 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 - 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app