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Skaftafell Glacier Hike: Explore Vatnajökull, Europe's Largest Glacier, in a Small Group Tour
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Embark on a thrilling small group tour to Skaftafell National Park and hike up Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Explore stunning ice formations and crevasses with a certified guide.
Embark on a thrilling small group tour to Skaftafell National Park and hike up Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Explore stunning ice formations and crevasses with a certified guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center - Vatnajökull is not only Europe’s largest glacier, but it is also home of the highest mountain range in Iceland and the tallest peak in the country, Hvannadalshnúkur. During the glacier walk, you will be exploring breathtaking ice formations and moulins while learning how glaciers are formed and how they constantly change.
- Skaftafell Terminal - Tour Center - Vatnajökull is not only Europe’s largest glacier, but it is also home of the highest mountain range in Iceland and the tallest peak in the country, Hvannadalshnúkur. During the glacier walk, you will be exploring breathtaking ice formations and moulins while learning how glaciers are formed and how they constantly change.
What's Included
- Small Group (12 Participants Max)
- Short Drive to the Glacier Outlet
- Certified Glacier Guide
- All the Necessary Glacier Equipment: Helmets, Harness, and Ice Axe
- Coffee and Chocolates
- Small Group (12 Participants Max)
- Short Drive to the Glacier Outlet
- Certified Glacier Guide
- All the Necessary Glacier Equipment: Helmets, Harness, and Ice Axe
- Coffee and Chocolates
What's Not Included
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
- Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Additional Information
Embark on a three-hour trek up a section of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, nestled in Skaftafell National Park. Take in the awe-inspiring natural landscapes that have sparked the imagination of countless filmmakers. Along with a group of up to 12 individuals, you’ll have the chance to traverse the untamed beauty of the ice…
Embark on a three-hour trek up a section of Vatnajökull glacier, the largest glacier in Europe, nestled in Skaftafell National Park. Take in the awe-inspiring natural landscapes that have sparked the imagination of countless filmmakers. Along with a group of up to 12 individuals, you’ll have the chance to traverse the untamed beauty of the ice structures and crevices, supervised by an accredited guide.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 8 years
Location
Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell
Be at our meeting point 30 minutes before departure time. If you arrive after departure time your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded. Meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell on Maps. Driving time from Reykjavik is around 4 hours and a half in good weather conditions.
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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(538 Ratings)
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J5474rddebraf
Aug 27, 2024
Three hour glacier hike - I had such a good time on my three hour hike on the glacier that I went back and did it with my daughter the next day. Despite the rain we had a blast. Avi was a great guide and differing abilities make no difference. Would I do it a third time a definite yes. And hopefully get Avi again.
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Gerhard_f
Aug 24, 2024
We enjoyed the hike,... - We enjoyed the hike, which was both fun and educational. After preparation of the equipment, a bus brought us to the foot of the glacier. We then hiked to a glacier plateau where the guide introduced us to the various aspects of the glacier.
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Richardph6468fo
Aug 22, 2024
Beautiful walk on glacier - Very nice experience of an easy walk on the skaftafell glacier. From the rendezvous point, we equip ourselves with helmet safety equipment, harness, ice axe and spikes. A bus takes us to the foot of the glacier. On
Our Guide Gerard shows us how to equip ourselves and then explains the geology of the glacier and walking very professionally. Ace Guide, very nice. We spent an excellent afternoon in a splendid site and in very good company.
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Martegianiriccardo
Aug 22, 2024
Unforgettable glacier - Fantastic hike on the glacier, we were an all-Italian group with Italian Guide Marco, day started in the rain and continued with a beautiful sun. Excellent Organization and Guide prepared and very nice. Highly recommended
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461jodia
Aug 18, 2024
A unique & special activity in Iceland - A unique and special activity! Well organized, not too strenuous but definitely an adventure. Our family of four plus four others was a perfect sized group for exploring and our guide Phillip was very friendly, patient and knowledgeable.
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912raffaelan
Aug 11, 2024
Great experience - We had a wonderful experience hiking on the glacier thanks to our great guide Kari who could explain everything to us perfectly!
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Rowena_p
Aug 8, 2024
Lovely morning glacier hike - A lovely guided hike up a glacier with Atilla. We started at the Trolls hut where we were fitted with suitable walking boots (they need to have ankle support - you can hire them) crampons, ice pick and a helmet. After a short bus ride, we arrived at the base of the glacier. We were divided into smaller groups of up to 12 people and then we set off on our walk. Atilla led the way like a mother duck and we were all his duckling which kept us all on the right path. He gave us clear instructions on how to use the crampons and the ice pick. He was very knowledgable about the glacier and told us some interesting facts. The glacier was beautiful. Such a lovely three hours finished off with coffee and a chocolate bar. Thank you :)
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Billymac24
Aug 16, 2024
Great Experience - Great experience and wonderful guide. We arrived, were fitted for crampons, given a harness and a pick axe.
This was a bucket list experience but I am not sure why we were wearing the harness and given a pick axe as we didn’t use them. Was hoping to scale a small ice wall at least for the experience. For this reason and the fact we were left standing in the rain for 10 minutes afterwards waiting for the shuttle bus to pick us up, I couldn’t give this 5 stars.
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Yehchwan_l
Aug 27, 2024
Great experience stained by a condescending Spanish guide - A Spanish/Portuguese guide was arrogant and condescending towards my parent, who is Chinese and doesn’t speak English. Few occasions, the way they were treated or spoken to, came across rude. Bearing in mind, they are aware I’m a fluent English speaker and on those occasions, there is simply no need to bypass me to insult my parent. In stark contrast, a shoutout to Lily, from France, such amiable and caring guide. Great tour overall.
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559nishap
Aug 10, 2024
Awful customer service - We booked through a travel office in Reykjavik. We showed up at the time the tour was scheduled and immediately called the company when we arrived letting them know that we couldn’t find their company at the visitors center. The customer service was terrible- they told us us to email them and then hung up before providing the email and promptly proceeded to email me that they waited 15 minutes called some non US number they claimed was mine. They then emailed that I was at fault so there would be no refund. We drove 3 hours to do this tour and my three kids, husband and I were really disappointed. Please think twice about this company- a truly disappointing experience and awful customer service.
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