Vatnajökull Blue Ice Discovery Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
by Icelandic Mountain Guides Skaftafell Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$214Overview
The Vatnajökull Blue Ice Discovery Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell lasts about three and a half hours. Participants meet a certified glacier guide in Skaftafell and receive all necessary glacier gear for safe walking on the ice. The hike takes place on Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. During the walk, the group explores blue ice surfaces, crevasses, and ice formations while the guide provides educational commentary about how Iceland’s glaciers form and change, as well as the volcanic forces that shape the landscape. The tour includes photo stops and opportunities to learn about the glacial environment. No previous experience is required. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included. Warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots are recommended; boots and rain gear can be rented at the meeting point. Children aged 10 and older may participate if accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Skaftafell
The hike takes place on Falljökull glacier starting from Skaftafell. Participants walk across the glacier for about three hours, passing ice formations and blue ice while learning about glacier and volcanic processes.
180 min
Meeting point
Our Skaftafell Base Camp, wooden sales lodge, is located by the bus parking and clearly visible from the National Park Service Center.
End point
Our Skaftafell Base Camp, wooden sales lodge, is located by the bus parking and clearly visible from the National Park Service Center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Vatnajökull Blue Ice Discovery Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
by Icelandic Mountain Guides Skaftafell Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$214Overview
The Vatnajökull Blue Ice Discovery Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell lasts about three and a half hours. Participants meet a certified glacier guide in Skaftafell and receive all necessary glacier gear for safe walking on the ice. The hike takes place on Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. During the walk, the group explores blue ice surfaces, crevasses, and ice formations while the guide provides educational commentary about how Iceland’s glaciers form and change, as well as the volcanic forces that shape the landscape. The tour includes photo stops and opportunities to learn about the glacial environment. No previous experience is required. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included. Warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots are recommended; boots and rain gear can be rented at the meeting point. Children aged 10 and older may participate if accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Skaftafell
The hike takes place on Falljökull glacier starting from Skaftafell. Participants walk across the glacier for about three hours, passing ice formations and blue ice while learning about glacier and volcanic processes.
180 min
Meeting point
Our Skaftafell Base Camp, wooden sales lodge, is located by the bus parking and clearly visible from the National Park Service Center.
End point
Our Skaftafell Base Camp, wooden sales lodge, is located by the bus parking and clearly visible from the National Park Service Center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.