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Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell

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Skaftafell, Iceland

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Overview

• Certified guides

Our guides have certification from AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides).
• Small groups

The group size for our trips never exceeds 8 people.
• 4x4 drive

We will drive you all the way to the glacier. That means more time we can spend on ice.
• Evening departure (June - August)

If you want to avoid the crowds join us for our evening tour and enjoy the complete silence.

What's Included

  • Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
  • Guide
  • Weather dependent clothing
  • Hiking boots
  • Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
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Flugvallarvegur 5
785 Öræfi, Iceland

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Vatnajokull Glacier

You want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. You are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). You wish to have a breathtaking view on the crevasses. This is tour is made for you than! We will drive you all the way to the glacier, teach you how to put on crampons and how to use an ice axe and then we will guide you through the labyrint of crevasses, moulins and water streams of the glacier. We are not gonna rush our way to the ice fall, so you will have time to get used to walking on crampons. We will do many stops on the way to explain all about how glaciers are formed, about their history and also a little bit about the area of Skaftafell and Örævi. Of course the guide will assist you with taking many photos from this adventure.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
  • Guide
  • Weather dependent clothing
  • Hiking boots
  • Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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