Skaftafell Glacier Hike - Small Group Trek on Vatnajökull

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike - Small Group Trek on Vatnajökull

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Duration: 5 hours
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Highlights

A longer glacier hiking adventure with a certified glacier guide. Hike on Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajokull glacier, - Icelands largest glacier! Your certified glacier guide will provide you with interesting information about the formation and history of the glacier.

Itinerary

  • Skaftafell

    This longer glacier hike takes you to Falljökull, one of the outlets of the mighty Vatnajökull - Europe's largest glacier. We hike through a path of blue-ice and dramatic fromations, surrounded by the ever-changing landscape carved by the glacier. Our friendly and knowledgeable guides are with you every step of the way as we discover Falljökulls icy magic. This tour meets at 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. From here, we board a 4x4 bus that takes us to the foot of the glacier.

What's included

INCLUDED

4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the foot of the glacier
Certified glacier guide
Small group guarentee
Professional glacier gear (crampons, ice pick, helmet, harness)
Expertly guided glacier hike on Falljökull

NOT INCLUDED

Food & drink are not included. We reccommend bringing snacks, lunch, and water
Sturdy hiking boots are required for this tour (available to rent for a fee if needed)

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Minimum age is 14 years old and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory (available to rent)
Please dress in layers and wear warm, waterproof clothing.
Note that waterproof pants, waterproof jacket and hiking boots can be rented at the meeting point for a small fee.
We provide all safety gear. Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe size 35-50 EU. Those with a different shoe size are unfortunately unable to participate.
This tour is rated as moderate. Guests should be prepared to hike ~8km over uneven terrain

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