Glacier Hiking Tour: Iceland's Stunning Icefall
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96 Ratings
Freysnes

Embark on a thrilling super jeep tour to explore Iceland’s stunning Falljökull glacier. Hike through the icefall, learn to use crampons and ice axe, and discover the beauty of this icy wonderland.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Falljökull - Your guide will meet you at our meeting van at Freysnes, before transferring by SuperJeep to Falljökull glacier before heading up on the ice.
What's Included
  • Supporting a Small Local Company
  • Crampons & Ice Axe Included
  • 4x4 Super-Jeep Transport
  • Expertise of a Local Glacier Guide
  • Eco-Friendly Carbon Neutralised Tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking glaciers of Iceland with our top-rated glacier hiking tour. This experience is ideal for those seeking a brief yet thrilling introduction to glacier hiking in Iceland. Our 4x4 vehicles transport participants right to the glacier’s edge. Following a short walk to the ice, the guide will instruct on the use of crampons and ice…

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Location
Freysnes
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Travelust1192
Oct 16, 2024
Great tour, small group- Disco was amazing! - I had booked an ice cave tour with them, but unfortunately it was quite sunny when we were visiting and most ice caves were not viable. The company managed to find a tiny ice cave and combine it with a glacier walk to make it a good experience. We started the tour with some equipment and a short drive to the glacier. We were then taught to wear and walk in our crampons. Our guide Disco was lovely- he gave us a lot of information and fun facts about the glaciers, and natural processes. He also told us about great camera angles and we got lovely pictures. We were a total of 6 people plus Disco- and the small group experience was wonderful. I highly recommend them!
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Kathleen
Sep 23, 2024
Great Introduction to Glacier Trekking! - My husband and I really enjoyed this “Intro” to glacier touring. Mary was our friendly, fantastic guide and gave us all a good lesson in using the crampons and ice axes we were outfitted with. She explained the features of the glacier and showed us many of ice formations that most of us have only read about! Safety was always first. It was a great tour!
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C1211fpmargarets
Sep 16, 2024
Highly recommend this tour - This was a great experience, with a really great guide (Flo). He was super patient and laid back and knowledgeable. He made sure all of us stayed safe and aware of how to do so. Walking on the glacier was an amazing experience. Glad we did this tour and not longer ones we saw, as the climb uphill before getting to the glacier was a bit challenging, but doable.
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O6747gcelizabethm
Sep 13, 2024
Fantastic - Excellent experience Perfect guide and perfect weather Very considerate group Would definitely recommend local guide
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Dino_and_hoppy
Aug 29, 2024
Day 3 of 10 in Iceland - Recommended to us by Hidden Iceland, this was an excellent choice. Flo made sure the "encounter" was fun, safe and educational.
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Familyluxurytravel
Aug 19, 2024
You don’t want to miss this!! - Wow!!! What an amazing experience! Our family (including two kids in college) loved it and Lucas, our guide. He built our trust super fast such that we followed his lead and did new things way out of comfort zones. He is very knowledgeable, taught us so much about glaciers and this area. He always kept us safe and did a fabulous job of reading our abilities and comfort level to create a personalized experience. We came to learn he is an industrial engineer by education. He applied his intellect and skills so perfectly to being meticulous in caring for our family’s safety while creating such a memorable time for us. This experience will be the one we all talk about the most from our 9 days in Iceland. It is worth the money if you want adventure!! we will telling all our friends about Lucas and Glacier Encounters. You won’t regret it!!
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750raulm
Aug 19, 2024
Unforgettable - I enjoyed a wonderful experience, with a friendly guide, bringing back a beautiful memories of the blue of the glacier.
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Z553eemaryp
Aug 9, 2024
Magnificent Glacier - A great experience to walk on a glacier! Our guides Sam and Asta could not have been more accommodating. There was a bit of a hike “up” to the glacier which may not be for everyone. But the glacier was magnificent.
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Compass539547
Aug 9, 2024
Glacier Encounter Exciting - Exciting hike as first time on a glacier. Guide prepared and engaging. Tour recommended and not binding! Next time we will try the Discovery Tour! Congratulations to the agency!
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Onlines2017
Aug 4, 2024
A fantastic experience - Fantastic experience! Accompanied by a knowledgeable and friendly guide with a small group a beautiful walk over the glacier. The right material was available, in short a must!
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