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Glacier Hike: Explore Vatnajokull's Wonders
4.8
119 Ratings
Skaftafell
Embark on a 5-hour glacier trekking expedition with a licensed glacier guide. The hike takes place on an outlet glacier linked to the enormous Vatnajokull glacier. Your official guide will share captivating details about the glacier’s creation and past. This tour is conducted in small groups, ensuring an intimate experience.
Embark on a 5-hour glacier trekking expedition with a licensed glacier guide. The hike takes place on an outlet glacier linked to the enormous Vatnajokull glacier. Your official guide will share captivating details about the glacier’s creation and past. This tour is conducted in small groups, ensuring an intimate experience.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Skaftafell - Our Glacier Explorer tour takes you to Falljökull, one of the outlets glaciers of the Vatnajökull ice cap. You will hike through a path surrounded by the ever changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Once you arrive at the tongue of the glacier your guide will assist you to gear up on crampons and you will be exploring the…
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Skaftafell - Our Glacier Explorer tour takes you to Falljökull, one of the outlets glaciers of the Vatnajökull ice cap. You will hike through a path surrounded by the ever changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Once you arrive at the tongue of the glacier your guide will assist you to gear up on crampons and you will be exploring the amazing terrain in no time!
Departure from our Skaftafell booking center. Skaftafell is located 327km (203 miles) from Reykjavík. The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west and Höfn, 130km to the east.
What's Included
- Certified Glacier Guide
- Small Group Guarantee
- Glacier Gear Included
- Guided Glacier Hike
- Certified Glacier Guide
- Small Group Guarantee
- Glacier Gear Included
- Guided Glacier Hike
What's Not Included
- No Food included
- No Food included
Additional Information
- Age limit is 14 years old
- Food is not included so we recommend that you bring packed lunch with you
- Remember to bring
- Waterproof gear
- Hiking boots
- Warm Clothes, head-wear and gloves
- Sunglasses
- Note that waterproof pants, waterproof jacket and hiking boots can be rented at the meeting point for a small fee.
- Age limit is 14 years old
- Food is not included so we recommend that you bring packed lunch with you
- Remember to bring
- Waterproof gear
- Hiking boots
- Warm Clothes, head-wear and gloves
- Sunglasses
- Note that waterproof pants, waterproof jacket and hiking boots can be rented at the meeting point for a small fee.
Location
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp)
The tour departs from the Arctic Adventures Booking Hut, located on the parking lot of Skaftafell National Park. Skaftafell National Park is located just off of the main ring road, on road #998. Skaftafell is approximately 4.5-5 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
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
4.8
(119 Ratings)
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X1663jblisaa
Feb 8, 2025
Awesome - Thank you Jay, awesome day on the glacier, very professional, knowledgeable and caring. A truly unforgettable experience
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Stevbshir
Jan 5, 2025
Breathtaking and well guided - Better than we could have imagined. The bus trip was interesting to the start of the hike. No idea how the driver does it. Our guide was Dara from Ireland and gave us so much information and made the hike really enjoyable. The views were breathtaking and to experience the use of crampons etc was really interesting. Dara was an excellent guide and it was an excellent trip.
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Ipsita
Nov 16, 2024
Amazing experience - We had a great time on this tour. We had booked only glacier hiking and did not combine it with ice cave since we wanted to spend more time on glacier. We did ice cave separately. The guide had lot of energy and explained a lot about glaciers. It was fun hiking on the glaciers and being awestruck by the acts of nature.
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Teresa_s
Sep 24, 2024
Glacier hike - box checked - My well traveled son said it was the best experience of his life. My not well traveled son kept saying we are hiking a freakin glacier. It was gorgeous. Glacier water is the best. Sarah our guide was amazing.
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Vivian_t
Sep 15, 2024
Fantastic experience! - Our guide J was amazing. He was very professional and I felt very safe. He went through different techniques with us and explained about glaciers. I have mobility issues with my hips and this was handled very sensitively and well. I can't recommend this tour and this guide enough!
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Maya_d
Sep 6, 2024
Amazing experience - This tour with Arctic Adventures is amazing, the experienced guides go above and beyond to ensure you are safe and have a great day out on the glacier. We were lucky to have a sunny day and it was just stunning. Our guide set up additional ropes for us to manoeuvre down steep areas to see crevasses and waterfalls within the glacier - this was an extra bit of fun we didn’t expect but loved. Highly recommended this tour
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Giovannabb9803fv
Aug 16, 2024
Sensational - It was great! We took amazing pictures and we really liked it! It is worth it for those who have few days in Iceland. Super would return in another season of the year
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I3618ismyriamr
Aug 5, 2024
Wonderful easy hike to the glacier. - We can highly recommend the tour. The guides were super friendly and had an answer to every question. We had a lot of fun and were very impressed by the glacier! But you have to be aware that it is a bus ride (15min) and a walk of 20min until you reach the actual glacier. That didn't bother us as the whole landscape is super beautiful.
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Samcl4964wu
Jul 9, 2024
A great taste of the Glacier! - A great taste of the Glacier! Our guide Jay (also responds to "Help!" was extremely patient and helpful especially with the slower members of the group. We were in good hands. There was quite a long walk to the Glacier then about an hour on it. It was a beautiful day and being on the ice was amazing!
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Tooltraveller
Jul 2, 2024
Just perfect! - Fantastic day. Moderate glacier hike of around 5.5 to 6 hrs. Small group, good vibes and our guide Indra was extremely kind, helpful and informative… and a little cheeky at times.
Would book again and recommend to anyone without hesitation.
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