Breidamerkurjokull Glacier Ice Exploration Tour from the Glacier Lagoon
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This four-and-a-half-hour tour begins at the Glacier Lagoon near Hofn, Iceland. Participants meet at the designated location before traveling to the Breidamerkurjokull glacier for an ice exploration. The guide provides all necessary safety equipment, including crampons, helmets, and harnesses, and conducts a safety briefing. The group then explores the glacier on foot, walking across the ice and examining its formations while the guide explains the glacial features. Participants must wear warm, breathable, waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots with ankle support. Rain pants, rain jackets, and hiking boots are available for rent at the meeting point if needed. Lunch is not included in the tour price. Participants must be able to fit the safety gear and meet minimum shoe size requirements. The harness adjusts up to 126 cm. For groups of one or more than five participants, direct contact with the tour operator is required.
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On the Ice Exploration tour, you'll spend about 2 hours (4-6 km) hiking on Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacier outlet of Vatnajökull. Your guide will explain how glaciers form and change, affecting their surroundings. You'll see various natural attractions, including mountains, ashy ice, and possibly blue ice. The tour activities vary based on daily conditions and group preferences, with options to explore larger glacier areas or enter moulins and crevasses. Rated medium in difficulty, the tour requires participants to walk 4-6 km on diverse terrain and in varying weather conditions. No prior glacier experience is needed. We provide crampons, helmets, and safety harnesses. Guides will ensure you're prepared before starting. Dress according to the weather; the glacier is usually as cold as the Glacier Lagoon meeting point. Wear warm, breathable, waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots that cover the ankles and offer good ankle support. Meeting times are 08:30, 12:00, or 13:45 • Meet and gear up • Drive 40 min. in the super-jeep • You'll explore the glacier for about 2 hours. • The return involves walking back to the jeep and driving back to the Glacier Lagoon.
270 min
Meeting point
We meet next to our super-jeeps, by the Glacier Lagoon café
End point
We meet next to our super-jeeps, by the Glacier Lagoon café
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.