Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell

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Adult (16-75) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (8-15) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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From Skaftafell National Park

2 Adults x $105.42

$210.84

Approx Total

$210.84

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Guided glacier tour
Small group guarantee
Certified glacier guide
Specialized glacier gear

Food & drinks
Hiking boots (Available for rent)

Overview

This 3.5 hour small group glacier experience on one of Vatnajokull's outlet glaciers is the ultimate glacier experience. Accompanied by a certified glacier guide, explore all that this moving glacier has to offer. While enjoying the panoramic view of Vatnajokull Glacier and Skaftafell National Park your guide will be sharing interesting and informative information about the formation of glaciers. This adventure is perfect for those looking for easy hike on a glacier.

Meeting points

Departure Point: Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park (next to the Visitor Center). Directions: Skaftafell 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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

This tour is a easy glacier hiking tour suitable for most people in fair condition that allows travellers to explore the magnificent icy world of one of Vatnajokull's outlet glaciers.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Difficulty level: Easy
This tour departs from Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell (gray house with the turf roof). Skaftafell is located 327km (203 miles) from Reykjavík. The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west and Höfn, 130km to the east.
Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35.
Iceland is known for colorful weather. It can sometimes show you all 4 seasons in one day. Dressing for this sort of weather can be a challenge so we always recommend to dress in layers.
You will need sturdy hiking boots that fit crampons for the glacier hike. If you do not own a pair then we rent out good hiking boots as well as a waterproof clothing at our hut in Skaftafell for a small fee.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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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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A fantastic hike on the...

Published on Feb, 2025

A fantastic hike on the glacier in spectacular surroundings with Sara, who with great empathy guided us well through the trip and communicated a lot about the glaciers...

Unique experience on the glacier

Published on Jan, 2025

Such a fantastic experience! We were lucky to be a very small group that went out on the glacier. It was our first experience using crampons and Maja was great at explaining how to use them and answering any questions we had in general. The scenery was beautiful and unlike anything I've ever seen before.

Great experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Such a unique experience. The staff is friendly. They provide the needed equipment for safety and comfort. You can rent hiking boots from them if you don’t have some.

Superb day and an amazing experience

Published on Nov, 2024

A great tour. Fun and exciting. Our guide Martin was personable and very experienced. His instruction was top notch. He made everyone feel safe and inspired confidence. He gave us all the opportunity to step safely out of our individual comfort zones and feel a sense of accomplishment. Highly recommend this glacier experience

Excellent experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Had a very good experience and recommend it 100%. Our guide Martin was really good and taught us a lot about glaciers. I‘ve learned so many things and I‘m happy that I booked this tour.

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