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Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour

5.0(451)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 451 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Icelandic Mountain Guides
Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓Certified glacier guide
  • ✓Transport to glacier by minibus
  • ✓All necessary glacier gear
  • ✓Guided glacier hike

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

Meeting and pickup

  • Our Skaftafell Base Camp, wooden sales lodge, is located by the bus parking and clearly visible from the National Park Service Center.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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