Glacier Hiking only a short distance from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Trip difficulty ranges from 2-3 out of 5 possible.
Our world-renowned “Glacier Explorer” day tour is our in depth glacier adventure. Here we will reveal to you theVatnajökull Glacier’s best-kept secret; the
Fjallsjökull outlet glacier and the magnificent glacier lagoon it crashes
into. We will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Glacier Guide-Fjallsjökull sign
on the Ring Road.
After a walk along the magnificent shores of this
seldom visited lagoon, we will arrive at the Fjallsjökull glacier where
we gear up on crampons. With your guide leading the way you will soon
be exploring the dramatic terrain, walking through a wonderland of
towering pinnacles and brilliantly blue ice.
You will enjoy vast, sweeping, panoramic views of
the surrounding mountains and the amazing crevasse system as well as
the steep ice fall high up on the glacier. The trip will provide you
with plenty of photo opportunities and the chance to gain a deep
understanding of this magnificent glacier, how it is formed and how it
continues to change shape every day.
A visit to Fjallsjökull will certainly be one of
your most memorable experiences while in Iceland...just check out the
pictures!
Guaranteed departures everyday at 9:45 from the June 1st – September 1st. Transport is provided from Skaftafell at 8:45 (returning at 17:00)
Details:
Price: 9.990 ISK per person. Pick-up and lunch included*.
*Lunch is only included if you book your tour until the day before departure.
Check out our most popular trip from Skaftafell, it combines glacier hiking with boating on the Glacier Lagoon.
Distance from Reykjavik: 350 km. Duration of trip:
Approx 5 hours, (4 hours on the glacier, 30 minute breathtaking
approach)
If you are taking the Glacier Guide bus, there will be a
one-hour stop at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon before returning to
Skaftafell (Please note that the trip duration with Glacier Guide
transportation is approx. 7 hrs). This trip is available all year
(depending on weather).
No minimum number of participants in June, July
& August. Age limit: 15 years. A packed lunch will be provided.
Bring with you:
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and
gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended! You can rent hiking shoes
and waterproof clothing should you need them.
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details on our cancellation policy.
Click here to see the equipment list for this tour.
Click here to see the answer to our most frequently asked questions.
Disclaimer: Guests are advised that all activities are
undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and
proper manner at all times in accordance with Glacier Guides guidelines
and must take proper responsibility for their own safety. Glacier
hiking and related activities carry inherent risks and Guests may be
required by Glacier Guides to sign a liability release and assumptions
of risk prior to certain excursions.