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Small Group Glacier Hiking & Ice Caving Tour Inside Vatnajokull Glacier

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Skaftafell, Iceland

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Overview

Experience this exciting hiking and ice caving adventure of the Vatnajökull Glacier in Skaftafell National Park! As you arrive at the park, you will meet your professional glacier guide who will lead the way to some of Vatnajökull Glacier‘s spectacular ice caves and tell you all there is to know about the area. This tour includes hiking for approximately 3 hours up on the glacier visiting multiple, relatively small ice caves along the way. You will be provided with crampons for walking on the ice as well as helmets and ice axes. Waterproof clothing and hiking boots are available for rent but it is highly recommend that you bring these items with you on the tour, also food and drinks are not included.

What's Included

  • Small group experience
  • Ice caving adventure
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Clothing
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Meeting Location

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Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp), 228J+CPM, 785 Skaftafell, Iceland

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The meeting point for this tour is at the Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National park. Skaftafell is located in approx 327km (203 miles) distance from Reykjavik.

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What To Expect

This Ice caving and glacier hiking adventure tour take place on the mighty Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. The cave you visit on this tour is located quite high up on the glacier so a glacier hike is needed in order to reach it adding even more value to the whole glacier experience giving you two activities in one.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in cold weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age: 10 years old
  • This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: The Small Group Glacier Hiking & Ice Caving Tour Inside Vatnajokull Glacier has a Free Cancellation policy. 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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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