Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell | 4 hours 30 minutes

141 Reviews | Skaftafell
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Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell
2 Adults x $180.00
$360.00
Approx Total
$360.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Czech, English
  • Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
  • Weather dependent clothing
  • Hiking boots
  • Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
  • Sunglasses

Overview

• Certified guides Our guides have certification from AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides). • Small groups The group size for our trips never exceeds 8 people. • 4x4 drive We will drive you all the way to the glacier. That means more time we can spend on ice. • Evening departure (June - August) If you want to avoid the crowds join us for our evening tour and enjoy the complete silence.

Meeting points

The meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center (Skaftafell Airport). Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center is OUTSIDE of the National Park. Please arrive 10 minute prior to starting time. Bring weather dependent clothing.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Vatnajokull Glacier

    You want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. You are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). You wish to have a breathtaking view on the crevasses. This is tour is made for you than! We will drive you all the way to the glacier, teach you how to put on crampons and how to use an ice axe and then we will guide you through the labyrint of crevasses, moulins and water streams of the glacier. We are not gonna rush our way to the ice fall, so you will have time to get used to walking on crampons. We will do many stops on the way to explain all about how glaciers are formed, about their history and also a little bit about the area of Skaftafell and Örævi. Of course the guide will assist you with taking many photos from this adventure.

    4 hours

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Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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141 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 137 reviews with 5 stars

Great glacier tour!

Published on Oct, 2024

We did the glacier adventure of 4.5 hours. The tour was amazing and the views were spectacular! Our guide Katharina was very nice and took pictures of our group which was fun. Definitely recommend it.

Our guide Javier was just...

Published on Sep, 2024

Our guide Javier was just amazing!!! He had so much knowledge and taught us a lot! This was the highlight of our trip and I am so excited that we had amazing weather too! It is definitely worth it to ride up close to the glacier instead of spending time hiking in. We were able to spend a lot of time actually on the glacier!

A genuine highlight!

Published on Sep, 2024

This was one of the highlights of our holiday: it was truly spectacular! Our guide, Javi, was brilliant from start to finish, showing us amazing parts of the glacier and pacing the trip so we were all comfortable. He also gave me some great tips on the best photo opportunities and was patient as I took loads of shots. The hike wasn't too demanding and we always felt safe. It was a fantastic experience and we feel very lucky to have seen this beautiful place. Highly, highly recommended...

Highly recommended ice trekking tour!

Published on Aug, 2024

Great tour with Kate! She was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We had wonderful weather and a group of four, which was perfect. Highly recommend this small group tour if you are wanting to get up close with a glacier!

Great day out! A must do

Published on Aug, 2024

Amazing day out and well worth doing. Guide Yan was was great and took time to ensure everyone was comfortable and confident on the ice. Smaller group was ideal and allowed space for everyone to enjoy the glacier. Thanks Melrakki!

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