Glacier Discovery - half day glacier hike near Skaftafell

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Iceland, Iceland

Glacier Discovery - half day glacier hike near Skaftafell

From $142.44

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Safety measures

4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

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Overview

Discover one of Iceland’s most dramatic glaciers, majestic Falljökull, on this half-day adventure from Freysnes in a group no larger than nine. Your guide will provide crampons, ice axe, helmet, and harness, show you how to use them, then transfer you to the glacier in 4x4 super jeeps. As you hike, you’ll learn about geology, geography, and history. To preserve the glacier, all emissions from this tour will be offset.

Explore the sculpted surface of the Falljökull glacier
Experienced glacier guide and full safety gear ensure a safe adventure
Numbers are capped at nine travelers, ensuring quality guide interaction
Learn how to use essential ice hiking tools such as ice ax and crampons

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What's Included

Local and Experienced Glacier Guide

Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet & Harness

4x4 Super-Jeep Transfer

Supporting a Small Local Company

Carbon Neutralised Tour

Food, drink, clothing

Departure & Return

Departure PointFreysnes , Iceland

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The meeting location is at Freysnes gas station. You will find our black meeting truck to the right of the main building.

Departure Time

9:15 AM

Return DetailsThis activity will end right where it started.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
OPERATED BY Local Guide of Vatnajokull

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on sanitization during Glacier Discovery - half day glacier hike near Skaftafell?

A:The policies on sanitization are: