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Glacier Wonders

Glacier Wonders

This is a superb glacier hiking tour taking you into the magnificent ice-world of Falljökull glacier, a tongue of the mighty Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe.

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Glacier Wonders – Skaftafell Glacier Hike

Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.

Tour Highlights: Glacier Hike on Falljökull, Vatnajökull Glacier Views

This Skaftafell Glacier Hike will provide you with an experience of a lifetime. Join Arctic Adventures Skaftafell Glacier tour and start exploring!

Glacier hike Skaftafell:

You will meet your guide and group at the Skaftafell Booking Center, the gray building with the turf roof, near the car park at Skaftafell Visitor Center in Vatnajökull National Park and the adventure is ready to start!

We will drive around 15 minutes towards Falljökull. Once there, you will gear up on crampons, have the security briefing and your guide will give you more information about this amazing phenomenon.

Next you know you will set foot on the glacier, and will be hiking on it, encountering on your way crevasses, moulins and falls. You will be amazed by the shapes, colors and textures around you.

Don´t forget your camera and hop on this unforgettable tour!

Disclaimer: All day trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

Want to learn more about Iceland glacier tour? Check out this page for more information and available dates for Skaftafell tours.

Guided Glacier Tour

Specialized Glacier Gear

All Required Safety Equipment

English Speaking Licensed Adventure Guide

– Waterproof jacket and pants (We do have rental clothing available)

– Hiking boots (Available for rent, 1000 isk. We advise against runners or any type of shoe that comes up below the ankle bone as the straps on the crampons can get a bit painful during the walk)(Climbing boots are included on the ice climbing tour)

-Light sweater, wool or fleece

– Light synthetic or quick dry pants (Try and stay clear of jeans on the longer trips as they get wet & cold quick and dry slow)

– Thin Gloves

– Hat

– Small Backpack (Can be handy to carry camera, rain gear and all extras)

– Sunglasses and sun protection (It can get quite bright on the ice with the reflection)

– Food and drinks (Lunch is not provided on any of our trips. June – September there is plenty of fresh water on the glacier so bring a bottle)

– Camera (If you forget everything else don´t forget that)

Difficulty:
Easy
Duration:
4 hours and 10 minutes
Price From:
13.990 ISK

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