Half Day Glacier Hiking from Skaftafell
Trip difficulty ranges from 2-3 out of 5 possible.
Our world-renowned “Glacier Explorer” indepth glacier adventure takes you to one of the most impressive outlet glaciers of the Vatnajökull ice cap.
We will take a short walk along a winding path through the dramatically changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Arriving at the tongue of the glacier we will gear up on crampons. With your guide leading the way you will soon be exploring dramatic terrain, walking through a wonderland of ice formations and brilliant blue colors.
You will enjoy vast, sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the amazing crevasse system. Depending on the glacier conditions we will enter the rugged and chaotic ice fall where is tumbles over the side of the underlying mountain and down towards the ocean. Imagine that, standing in an actual icefall, up close and personal with the ancient ice.
This trip will provide you with plenty of photo opportunites and the chance to gain a deep understanding of this magnificent glacier, how it is formed and how it continues to change shape everyday.
Guaranteed departures everyday at 9:00 and 13:00 from the May 15th – September 15th. Transport is provided from Skaftafell, pick-up from Hótel Skaftafell and Svínafell camp site.
Details:
Price: 10.990 ISK per person.
Included: Pick-up from Skaftafell campsite, Hotel Skaftafell and Svínafell campsite, glacier hike, glacier gear and packed lunch in the morning departure.
Distance from Reykjavik: 330 km / 205 miles.
Duration of trip: Approx 5 hours.
No minimum number of participants in June, July & August.
Age limit: 15 years.
A packed lunch will be provided in the morning departure, not in the afternoon departure.
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 for 500 ISK a piece.
Check out our most popular trip from Skaftafell, it combines glacier hiking with boating on the Glacier Lagoon.
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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.