Glacier wonders hiking tour
Activities

Glacier wonders hiking tour

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$96.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: All-year
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • 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!

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What's included
  • check Guided glacier tour
  • check Specialized glacier gear
  • check All required safety equipment
  • check English speaking and licensed guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included 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
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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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