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Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer

4.9(88 reviews)
4 hours
From $163
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Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer
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About This Tour

The Glacier Discovery tour takes you to a majestic glacier ice fall. With a maximum of 8 persons per guide, we prioritise comfort and safety. After a carbon-offset 4×4 ride, we gear up by the glacier’s edge, strap on crampons, grab our ice axes, and begin the hike—ascending over 300 meters towards the ice fall. Surrounded by blue ice and glacier-carved peaks, we explore crevasses, moulins, waterfalls, and other features that emerge in this ever-changing landscape. This tour is perfect for those seeking an in-depth glacier hike in Iceland. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the geology, geography, and history of the area, while pointing out the fascinating, shifting features of the glacier. Its surface and colour change with the seasons, and formations like moulins and crevasses constantly evolve. No prior glacier experience is needed—just curiosity and a sense of adventure!

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Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer
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Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer
Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer
Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer
Skaftafell: 4h Small Group Glacier Hike with Guide and Transfer
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What's Included

Local and Experienced Glacier Guide
Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet & Harness
Supporting a Small Local Company
Carbon Neutralised Tour
4x4 Vehicle Transfer

What's Not Included

Food & drinks are not included in the tour
Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional charge
Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
WIFI on board is not available
Limited rain gear available for rent on location

Additional Information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting Point

The meeting point is Freysnes gas station. Look for our black truck to the right of the building. Restrooms are available before and after the tour. Free parking is on-site, and you can buy snacks or food at the gas station, which opens at 09:00 am.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Local Guide of Vatnajokull

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Guest Ratings

Based on 88 verified reviews

4.9

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