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Glacier wonders hiking tour

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$95.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: All-year

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

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Small group

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A small-group experience
Hike to one of the largest glaciers in Europe, Vatnajökull
Enjoy the spectacular views around you and take some amazing photos

What to expect

You will meet your guide and group at the Skaftafell Booking Center, the gray building with the turf roof, near the car park at Skaftafell Visitor Center in Vatnajökull National Park and the adventure is ready to start!

Your guide will drive you around 15 minutes towards Falljökull. Once there, you will gear up on crampons, have the security briefing and more information about the amazing phenomenon. It will take around 30 minutes hiking to get to Falljökull, where you will also have the chance to view Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland´s highest peak.

On this tour you will encounter crevasses, moulins, falls and be amazed by the shapes, colors, and textures around you.

Don´t forget your camera and hop on this unforgettable tour!

What's included

Guided glacier tour
Specialized glacier gear
All required safety equipment
English speaking and licensed guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Tips and gratuities

Where

Skaftafell, Iceland

Meeting point:

Skaftafell Booking Center, the gray building with the turf roof, near the car park at Skaftafell Visitor Center in Vatnajökull National Park.

What to remember

Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk
The minimum age for participation is 8 years
Remember to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket, pants, headwear, and gloves. Good hiking boots are essential, it is not possible to fit ice crampons to any other footwear
Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy

Provider

Arctic Adventures

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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