Vatnajokull Small Group Glacier Hike From Skaftafell | 5 hours

117 Reviews | Skaftafell
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From Skaftafell
2 Adults x $148.02
$296.04
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$296.04
Choose departure time below: : Meeting point: Skaftafell parking lot (Further details will be available on your voucher)

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Certified Glacier Guide
  • Small Group Guarantee
  • Glacier Gear (Crampons, Ice Pick & Helmet)
  • Guided Glacier Hike
  • No Food included

Overview

A 5 hour glacier hiking adventure with a certified glacier guide. Hike on one of the outlet glacier connected to the massive Vatnajokull glacier, while your certified glacier guide will provide you with interesting information about the formation and history of the glacier. The Tour is operated in a small group setting guaranteeing personalized experience.

Meeting points

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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Our Glacier Explorer tour takes you to Falljökull, one of the outlets glaciers of the Vatnajökull ice cap. You will hike through a path surrounded by the ever changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Once you arrive at the tongue of the glacier your guide will assist you to gear up on crampons and you will be exploring the amazing terrain in no time! Departure from our Skaftafell booking center. 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.

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Additional Info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Age limit is 14 years old
  • Food is not included so we recommend that you bring packed lunch with you
  • Remember to bring
  • Waterproof gear
  • Hiking boots
  • Warm Clothes, head-wear and gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Note that waterproof pants, waterproof jacket and hiking boots can be rented at the meeting point for a small fee.

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • 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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4.8

117 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 103 reviews with 5 stars

Glacier Hike

Published on Feb, 2025

We did the Glacier Explorer Hike. Def would consider this a moderate hike. Some more challenging elements, but plenty of time to really enjoy your surroundings and catch your breath if needed. We were truly lucky to have fantastic weather and a great guide - Darragh. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Awesome

Published on Feb, 2025

Thank you Jay, awesome day on the glacier, very professional, knowledgeable and caring. A truly unforgettable experience

Breathtaking and well guided

Published on Jan, 2025

Better than we could have imagined. The bus trip was interesting to the start of the hike. No idea how the driver does it. Our guide was Dara from Ireland and gave us so much information and made the hike really enjoyable. The views were breathtaking and to experience the use of crampons etc was really interesting. Dara was an excellent guide and it was an excellent trip.

Amazing experience

Published on Nov, 2024

We had a great time on this tour. We had booked only glacier hiking and did not combine it with ice cave since we wanted to spend more time on glacier. We did ice cave separately. The guide had lot of energy and explained a lot about glaciers. It was fun hiking on the glaciers and being awestruck by the acts of nature.

Glacier hike - box checked

Published on Sep, 2024

My well traveled son said it was the best experience of his life. My not well traveled son kept saying we are hiking a freakin glacier. It was gorgeous. Glacier water is the best. Sarah our guide was amazing.

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