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Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell
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Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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(888) 651-9785
4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Discover one of the gems of southern Iceland on this glacier hike in Skaftafell National Park. Head from Skaftafell to the edge of the spectacular Vatnajokull glacier. Learn how to use your climbing equipment, then hike out through the glacier valley and up onto the ice. Follow your guide on a route past open crevasses and frozen ice-caves, and admire breathtaking views over the landscape beyond. During your family-friendly trip, learn how glaciers are formed and marvel at the scale of the mighty glacier.
- Take a walk on the Vatnajokull Glacier on a half-day tour
- Learn about glacial geology from your knowledgeable tour guide
- All necessary equipment included and no previous experience required
- A small group ensures a personalized experience
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What's Included
Small group guarantee
Certified glacier guide
Guided glacier tour
Specialized glacier gear
Food & drinks
Hiking boots (Available for rent)
Departure & Return
Skaftafell , Skaftafell, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park, East Region
This activity will end right where it started.Departure Point: Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park (next to the Visitor Center). Directions: Skaftafell is located just off of the main ring road, on road #998. Skaftafell is approximately 4.5-5 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Difficulty level: Easy
- This tour departs from Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell (gray house with the turf roof). Skaftafell is located 327km (203 miles) from Reykjavík. The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west and Höfn, 130km to the east.
- Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35.
- Iceland is known for colorful weather. It can sometimes show you all 4 seasons in one day. Dressing for this sort of weather can be a challenge so we always recommend to dress in layers.
- You will need sturdy hiking boots that fit crampons for the glacier hike. If you do not own a pair then we rent out good hiking boots as well as a waterproof clothing at our hut in Skaftafell for a small fee.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- OPERATED BY Arctic Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Bucket list hike on a beautiful glacier!
Brian_G
, Jun 2022
Our guide was super safety oriented and very friendly. He also knew a great deal about the glacier and educated us with many Interesting facts. I would HIGHLY recommend this. It was a nice hike, but not crazy and it was the most beautiful view ever being up there! We even ended up filling our water bottles from glacier water!
Very good tour !
Elise_T
, Aug 2021
Great experience but expected longer on the ice.
James_F
, Jul 2021
Walking in the ice was great and our guide May was really good. However, there was a lot of faffing up front so the time on the ice was less than an hour and we didn’t make it very far up. I think this was partly due to having one lady who couldn’t walk far in our group. We didn’t get up close to the crevasses which was a shame.
1 traveler found this review helpful
Discovery of alive glacier
Brengre_G
, Jul 2021
Once in a lifetime experience
Leena_L
, Jul 2021
Enjoyed the tour very much. Best...
emmylou
, Jun 2017
It was great and unique experience...
Kwan K
, Oct 2016
A phenomenal experience, truly the...
Robert K
, Oct 2016
Fantastic experience. Safe...
Atheendar V
, Oct 2016
The glacier hike was great. Not too...
Maoz_G
, Sep 2016
The glacier hike was great. Not too short and not too long.
We got explanation how glacier are created. Walked with crampons on the glacier. Saw moulins. Drank testy glacier water. And more...
This great job was done by our guide. Danny from Sweden.
Thanks for the great experience!
1 traveler found this review helpful
The tour is definitely the highlight...
minjie_g
, Jun 2016
Just great! Small group out on the...
Daniel S
, Oct 2015
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