Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour
Overview
On this adventurous, small-group, glacier hike from Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park, you'll explore the majestic glacial landscape of one of Vatnajökull outlet glaciers. You will be provided with crampons and ice axes, and an experienced, certified glacier guide will teach you how to use the equipment before you step on to the ice. During your 4-hour tour, you will hike through a wonderland of ice sculptures and deep crevasses, traversing zones of different glacial formations. The tour is of moderate difficulty, and to ensure a personal experience, groups are limited to 8 participants. Choose from the following departure times when booking: 9am, 9:30am, 1pm, and 1:30pm.
What's Included
- Transport to glacier by minibus
- All necessary glacier gear
- Guided glacier hike
- Certified glacier guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item
Meeting Location
785 Skaftafell
Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Skaftafell National Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Falljökull
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Age: Minimum 14
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots
- Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-23924P22
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