5-hour Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell
5-hour Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell
On this adventurous, small-group, glacier hike from Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park, you'll explore the majestic glacial landscape of one of Vatnajökull outlet glaciers. You will be provided with crampons and ice axes, and an experienced, certified glacier guide will teach you how to use the equipment before you step on to the ice. During your 4-hour tour, you will hike through a wonderland of ice sculptures and deep crevasses, traversing zones of different glacial formations.
The tour is of moderate difficulty, and to ensure a personal experience, groups are limited to 8 participants. Choose from the following departure times when booking: 9am, 9:30am, 1pm, and 1:30pm.
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Skaftafell National Park
When everyone is ready, you will take our glacier bus up to the glacier for an amazing adventure.
20 minutesFalljökull
After the wonderful adventure, we head back to our Skaftafell Base Camp.
4 hoursIncluded
- Guided glacier hike
- All necessary glacier gear
- Certified glacier guide
- Transport to glacier by minibus
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Age: Minimum 14
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots
- Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.