Vatnajokull Glacier Half-Day Small-Group Tour From Skaftafell
Enjoy a safe and stress-free visit to Vatnajökull Glacier with this guided half-day tour. No need to worry if you’ve never been hiking near glaciers before, as a harness, crampons, and an ice axe are provided, and a teacher shows you how to use the gear. During the trip, visit Vatnajokull Glacier, and spend time exploring the icefall of Falljökull.
Highlights
- ✓See one of the largest glaciers in Europe—Vatnajökull
- ✓No navigation worries—a guide leads the way throughout
- ✓Specialist equipment is provided—such as an ice axe and crampons
- ✓Learn interesting information such as how glaciers are formed
What you'll see & do
- ✓You want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. You are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). You wish to have a breathtaking view on the crevasses. This is tour is made for you than! We will drive you all the way to the glacier, teach you how to put on crampons and how to use an ice axe and then we will guide you through the labyrint of crevasses, moulins and water streams of the glacier. We are not gonna rush our way to the ice fall, so you will have time to get used to walking on crampons. We will do many stops on the way to explain all about how glaciers are formed, about their history and also a little bit about the area of Skaftafell and Örævi. Of course the guide will assist you with taking many photos from this adventure.
What's included
- ✓Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
- ✓Guide
What's not included
- ✓Weather dependent clothing
- ✓Hiking boots
- ✓Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
- ✓Sunglasses
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Vatnajokull Glacier Half-Day Small-Group Tour From Skaftafell
Enjoy a safe and stress-free visit to Vatnajökull Glacier with this guided half-day tour. No need to worry if you’ve never been hiking near glaciers before, as a harness, crampons, and an ice axe are provided, and a teacher shows you how to use the gear. During the trip, visit Vatnajokull Glacier, and spend time exploring the icefall of Falljökull.
Highlights
- ✓See one of the largest glaciers in Europe—Vatnajökull
- ✓No navigation worries—a guide leads the way throughout
- ✓Specialist equipment is provided—such as an ice axe and crampons
- ✓Learn interesting information such as how glaciers are formed
What you'll see & do
- ✓You want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. You are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). You wish to have a breathtaking view on the crevasses. This is tour is made for you than! We will drive you all the way to the glacier, teach you how to put on crampons and how to use an ice axe and then we will guide you through the labyrint of crevasses, moulins and water streams of the glacier. We are not gonna rush our way to the ice fall, so you will have time to get used to walking on crampons. We will do many stops on the way to explain all about how glaciers are formed, about their history and also a little bit about the area of Skaftafell and Örævi. Of course the guide will assist you with taking many photos from this adventure.
What's included
- ✓Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
- ✓Guide
What's not included
- ✓Weather dependent clothing
- ✓Hiking boots
- ✓Small backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks
- ✓Sunglasses
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.