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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell: Small Group Experience with Certified Guides
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Experience a small group glacier hike from Skaftafell with certified guides. Enjoy a 4x4 drive to the glacier and an evening departure for a serene and crowd-free experience.
Experience a small group glacier hike from Skaftafell with certified guides. Enjoy a 4x4 drive to the glacier and an evening departure for a serene and crowd-free experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Falljökull - If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time…
- Falljökull - If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time spent on ice, we drive all the way to the terminus of Falljökull glacier in our 4×4 truck. Before you step on to the ice you will learn the proper way to put on and use the provided glacier gear. We aim to spend around one and a half hour on the ice, exploring moulins, crevasses and more other-wordly formations. Along the way your guide will share ineresting facts about these formations and the origins of the glacier as well as interesting local stories.
What's Included
- Helmets
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
- Helmets
- Harness
- Crampons
- Ice Axe
What's Not Included
- Weather dependent clothing
- Hiking boots (Minimum size needed for our crampons is size 34 EUR)
- Sunglasses
- Backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks.
- Weather dependent clothing
- Hiking boots (Minimum size needed for our crampons is size 34 EUR)
- Sunglasses
- Backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks.
Additional Information
• Accredited Guides
Our guides are accredited by the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides (AIMG).
• Compact Groups
We strictly limit the size of our trips to a maximum of 8 people.
• 4x4 Transportation
We’ll transport you directly to the glacier thereby maximizing the time spent on ice.
• Late Departure (June - August)
Join our evening tour to escape the crowd and relish the tranquility.
• Accredited Guides
Our guides are accredited by the Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides (AIMG).
• Compact Groups
We strictly limit the size of our trips to a maximum of 8 people.
• 4x4 Transportation
We’ll transport you directly to the glacier thereby maximizing the time spent on ice.
• Late Departure (June - August)
Join our evening tour to escape the crowd and relish the tranquility.
Location
Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center
Flugvallarvegur
The meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center (Skaftafell Airport).
Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center is OUTSIDE of the National Park.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to starting time.
Bring clothing according to weather.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Barbara_b
Oct 12, 2024
Great Adventure - We loved our hike. We got clear instructions on use of the crampons and what to expect on the glacier. We especially liked looking into the crevasse. One of our favorite activities in Iceland.
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Ling_s
Sep 26, 2024
On top of the Glaciers - Kallia was our guide for this tour. She was wonderful and gave us so much insight on the glaciers. We didn’t have a large group like the other tours we saw which gave us a more personalized experience. We had a great time exploring the beautiful glacier, taking time to take in the scenery, trying the refreshing glacial water. It was a memorable experience, highly recommend.
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Tahereh_f
Sep 20, 2024
Love the guide , she was... - Love the guide , she was very knowledgeable, took her time to explain everything. Love the small groups. Unfortunately I’m not good with names 🫣 our guide she’s from Greece and her name starts with K.
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Denise_h
Sep 9, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience - Kate was an amazing guide. This small group tour is definitely the way to go. She chatted with all of us, gave super interesting facts, made sure we were super comfortable and gave us a "Viking" drinking experience if glacier water. Think push ups on ice ax over glacier water. It was an absolutely amazing experience. Highly recommend
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Ekaterina_b
Aug 28, 2024
Awesome experience - The hike is really worth it. We truly had a very small group comparing to other providers on the glacier. Small group means more attention and more tailored experience! Our guide Funny was really great too - informative, attentive and kind. We spent quite a lot of time on the ice and managed to do some entertaining stuff
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Percy_b
Aug 17, 2024
Awesome glacier walk - It was an awesome 3 hour hike. Kate, our guide was wonderful. Weather is very important and we were lucky to have a sunny TShirt day. The total members in group were seven. First you try the equipment. Then a small jeep ride all the way to the base of the glacier saving 20 minutes of additional hike each way. Then you begin the hike, put on the crampons a little further in. Kate helped with the pictures, made sure all in the group were doing fine and was very good. She took us to the right points on the glacier. There is a longer tour but we felt 3 hours was ideal for us. There is free WC at the checkin office. Their prices are fair.
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Mandy_w
Aug 8, 2024
Bucket List hike on glacier - Awesome tour of the glacier in Iceland! We had a great time together as 8 adults/family traveling together through Iceland. This was a bit intimidating to some members in our group, but our guide did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and created a memorable experience hiking on a glacier. 10/10 would recommend!
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Kimman_l
Aug 7, 2024
Amazing and wonderful experience - The coach is very professional and experienced, therefore I felt safe walking around. We had lots of fun reaching up the glacier. We all enjoyed tasting the glacier water and could see the amazing view of the glacier when standing there.
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Yuko_h
Aug 4, 2024
A spectacular experience! - What an amazing experience we had! Our guide, Javi, was a wonderful guide. He made sure that we feel safe, was knowledgeable, engaging, passionate, fun and kind. What a great tour we had! Thank you, Melrakki Adventures!
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Paul_a
Aug 4, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Had a fantastic time. Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. Would really recommend this experience.
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