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Skaftafell Glacier Explorer - Extended Small Group Trek

4.9
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About

A longer glacier hiking adventure with a certified glacier guide. Hike on Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajokull glacier, - Icelands largest glacier! Your certified glacier guide will provide you with interesting information about the formation and history of the glacier.

A longer glacier hiking adventure with a certified glacier guide. Hike on Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajokull glacier, - Icelands largest glacier! Your certified glacier guide will provide you with interesting information about the formation and history of the glacier.

Quick info

Duration
5 hours
Languages
English
Mobile ticket
Accepted

What's Included

Included

4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier

Other

Certified glacier guide

Other

Small group guarentee

Other

Professional glacier gear (crampons, ice pick, helmet, harness)

Other

Expertly guided glacier hike on Falljökull

Other

Not Included

Food & drink are not included. We reccommend bringing snacks, lunch, and water

Food and drink

Sturdy hiking boots are required for this tour (available to rent for a fee if needed)

Other

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum age is 14 years old and minimum shoe size is 35 EU

Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory (available to rent)

Please dress in layers and wear warm, waterproof clothing.

Note that waterproof pants, waterproof jacket and hiking boots can be rented at the meeting point for a small fee.

We provide all safety gear. Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe size 35-50 EU. Those with a different shoe size are unfortunately unable to participate.

This tour is rated as moderate. Guests should be prepared to hike ~8km over uneven terrain

Available Languages

English

Cancellation Policy

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

Refund Schedule

1+ days before
100% refund
Within 1 days
0% refund
Cancellation possible due to bad weather

Reviews

4.9
171 reviews

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