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Skaftafell Glacier Hike Tour
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike Tour

3 hours
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður
€95.51/person
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Prices for Sat 14 Nov

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  • English-speaking guide
  • All necessary equipment (Ice axe, crampons, climbing harness and helmet)
  • Coffee and chocolate

Not included: Transport; Accommodation; Other personal expenses; Tips and gratuities; Waterproof clothing, support shoes, beanie and gloves, neck-warmer and summer cap

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Overview

Step onto the breathtaking Vatnajökull glacier, the largest in Europe, and experience one of Iceland’s most remarkable outdoor adventures. Led by a certified glacier guide, explore a stunning landscape of ice formations and ever-changing scenery. This journey offers a rare glimpse into how half the world once looked 12,000 years ago, as glaciers continue to melt at an alarming rate of over 1.2 trillion tons per year. Vatnajökull, covering 9% of Iceland, is gradually disappearing, with projections indicating it could lose half its current ice by 2100 and nearly vanish by 2200. Witness this incredible natural wonder while it still stands, walking across an ancient frozen expanse shaped by time and climate

Highlights

Walk on pure glacial ice, a rare adventure in Iceland’s rugged wilderness
Explore ancient ice layers revealing thousands of years of geological history
Hike Solheimajokull Glacier, a breathtaking ice cap shaped by volcanic activity
Experience Iceland’s dramatic landscapes where fire and ice coexist in harmony
Witness deep crevasses and ice formations on one of Iceland’s retreating glaciers
Learn about climate change’s impact on Iceland’s glaciers from expert local guides

What's included

English-speaking guide
All necessary equipment (Ice axe, crampons, climbing harness and helmet)
Coffee and chocolate

What's not included

Transport
Accommodation
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Waterproof clothing, support shoes, beanie and gloves, neck-warmer and summer cap

Cancellation policy

  • Conditional cancellation - a refund is not guaranteed.

Additional info

Please select a tour date
[Departure] meet up at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:30, 14:30. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. Meeting point is a short distance from the Skaftafell Visitor Centre in Southeast Iceland. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Please arrive at the location 20 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Skaftafell Camping [Return] at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, You can choose to return at the following times: 12:30, 17:30. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Day {num}
Participants must be aged 8+ to participate in this activity Children aged 8+ will be charged the same rate as adults Participants should have a minimum shoe size of EU 34 to participate in this activity
This tour involves a considerable amount of hiking. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate Glaciers are constantly changing as large amounts of ice melt daily, causing ice formations to appear and disappear within hours For more weather forecast information, kindly visit the Icelandic Met Office official website What to bring Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats / Water bottle What to wear Warm clothing Inner layer (Shirt/T-shirt) Insulating layer (Polyester sweater/Fleece sweater/Insulated down jacket) Outer layer (Waterproof clothing) Hiking pants/Fleece pants Socks (Wool/Hiking) Hiking/Climbing boots (Boots with ankle support are required to prevent sprains; rentals are available on-site) Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions Jeans are not recommended for glacier hiking tour
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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