Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

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Öræfi, Iceland

From $163.56

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Safety measures

4 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Hike along the Svínafellsjökull Glacier and climb a blue ice wall on this half-day experience from Skaftafell. Suitable for beginners, the hike combines expert tuition and safety briefings with spectacular mountain scenery. Take in the glacial sights as you climb and hike, and learn about the ice formations as you go. Even better, all equipment is included, so you don't need to bring a thing.

Svínafellsjökull Glacier hike and ice climb
Explore the Svínafellsjökull Glacier and climb the ice walls
Enjoy an experience that’s suitable for beginners and experts alike
Numbers are limited to 6 per group for personalized attention

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What's Included

Certified Glacier Guide

All necessary glacier equipment: harness, helmet, ice axe

Hiking boots

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Flugvallarvegur 5, 785 Öræfi, Iceland

We will see you at our meeting point 30 minutes before departure time. Please note that if you arrive after departure time your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded. Since May 1st, 2019 the meeting point is 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. Driving time to Skaftafell from Reykjavík is around 4 hours and 30 minutes. If you arrive early, you can visit Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center which offers free parking and has restrooms.

Departure Time

12:00 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Your adventure begins by making your own way to Skaftafell Visitor Center parking lot where you'll meet your guide and group. Your guide then drives you to Svínafellsjökull, an outlet glacier of the Vatnajökull ice cap, part of the tallest mountain range in Iceland.

Before you step onto the ice to begin your glacier expedition, your guide provides all necessary equipment and offers important ice climbing guidance and instructions.

Explore the ice formations and moulins and listen to your guide as they explain how they were formed and are constantly changing. Get ready to pump some adrenaline as you climb up the ice walls with ice axes and crampons; worry free and in the safe hands of an experienced guide at all times.