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Glacier Wonders: Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour from Skaftafell (Easy)

By Arctic Adventures
7.6 out of 10
Good
Free cancellation available
Price is $112 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Falljökull (‘’Falling Glacier’’), an outlet of Vatnajokull
  • Expertly guided glacier hike
  • Stunning views of an ever-changing landscape
  • Learn about glaciers from your guide
  • Beginner friendly adventure
Activity location
  • Falljökull (''Falling Glacier'')
    • 785, Skaftafell, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell
    • Skaftafell
    • 785, Öræfi, Iceland

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Small Group Easy Glacier Hiking Tour In Skaftafell
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00am
Price details
$111.77 x 1 Adult$111.77

Total
Price is $111.77

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified, English-speaking glacier guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All necessary glacier gear and safety equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided glacier hike
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hiking boots, waterproof jackets, and waterproof pants can be rented on location
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick up and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • The minimum age to participate is 8 years old, and the minimum required shoe size is 35 EU (3.5 US) to fit our specialized glacier crampons
  • Groups are kept small at maximum 15 people per guide for dedicated attention
  • This tour is rated as easy and suitable for most guests in fair condition
  • Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure (available to rent for a small fee)

What you can expect

Certified glacier guide will take you on this fantastic tour on Falljökull glacier which is an outlet glacier from Vatnajökull icecap, the largest glacier in Iceland and one of the largest glaciers in Europe. This, approximately 3-and-a-half-hour tour, is a great option for those who want to try out a glacier hike and do not prefer a strenuous hike since the level of this tour is rated as ‘easy’.

The hike up takes about 30 minutes and the guide will explain to you all about this glacier, a fascinating river of ice. Glaciers weight cause them to be constantly moving and that is how crevasses are formed. Sometimes these crevasses can be hiding underneath a thin layer of snow which is very dangerous, and your certified glacier guide will make sure you are walking in safe areas at all times.

You will meet your guide at the Arctic Adventures booking hut in Skaftafell. From the booking office we drive for about 15 minutes to reach Falljökull glacier. After arriving to the location, everyone will strap on their ice crampons to be ready to set foot on the glacier, no worries, the guide will teach you how to properly attach them to your shoes. On this hike it is vital to wear sturdy hiking boots so that the crampons will fit, however if you do not have proper hiking boots it is not a problem since you can rent a pair at our booking office. We will also provide you with other necessary glacier equipment such as helmets and ice axes.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Falljökull (''Falling Glacier'')
    • 785, Skaftafell, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell
    • Skaftafell
    • 785, Öræfi, Iceland