Skaftafell 5-Hour Glacier Hike
Private Tour
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable and frozen adventure from Skaftafell National Park. This is the perfect opportunity for those who want to experience a longer and more extensive glacier hike.
Duration
5 hours
Highlights
✓ Views of Ice Formations ✓ Small group experience ✓ Hike on Vatnajökull glacier ✓ A taste of pure glacier water
Included
✓ All necessary glacier equipment ✓ Certified Glacier Guide ✓ Small Group Guarantee ✓ Free Parking
Tour Description
Contact us on [email protected] if you wish to book a Private Tour
Let majestic features of the natural world amaze you. The scenery is fantastical as you will see all the ice formations in the area: deep crevasses, pale moulins, and even ice sculptures. The further we continue exploring, the more the beautiful will get the view. Since we are going to be so high up, we will be able to observe panoramas over Skaftafell National Park, that has gained fame in the last years for being the location for many films and shows. So do not wait anymore. Experience the wonders of glacier hiking in Skaftafell. Check availability by choosing a date.
General Information
All year
• 10:30
• 14:30
About 5 hours
Moderate to demanding
10
8 years old
✓ All necessary glacier equipment
✓ Certified Glacier Guide
✓ A taste of pure glacier water
✓ Small Group Guarantee
✓ Free Parking
✓ Pick up from Reykjavík
• Warm clothing (first layer)
• Waterproof clothing (second layer)
• Good hiking shoes (hard on the sole and tight around the ankle) (available to rent when booking)
• Gloves and a hat
• Packed lunch
• Minimum age is 8 years old
• Please note that since May 1st, 2019, the meeting point is be at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center by the main road. You can look up “Skaftafell Terminal” on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving directions or click here: https://goo.gl/maps/rogvdrahzKx
• Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once it gets wet, it takes a long time to dry, leaving you cold.
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 48 hours or less before the event.
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Meeting Point
We highly recommend that you arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour cannot be guaranteed or refunded.
The meeting point is Skaftafell Terminal by the main road. You can look up “Skaftafell Terminal” on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving directions.
Driving time to Skaftafell from Reykjavík is around 5 hours in good road conditions. If you arrive early, you can visit Skaftafell Terminal which offers free parking and has restrooms.
Click on the map for the exact location and directions.