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Vatnajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Caving

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    October - April: Daily 

  • Duration

    4 hours 

  • Start time

    Different timeslots available (choose while booking), Tickets are only valid for the times printed on each individual ticket.

  • Meeting Point
    Make your way to Glacier Guides Booking House in Skaftafell

  • Ending Point

    Same as the start point

Key Highlights

  • Experience the resplendent Vatnajökull glacier first-hand
  • Hike the glacier and enter an ice cave, accessible only during winters
  • Your professional guide will reveal the region’s unique characteristics
  • Traverse the rugged terrain of Falljökull glacier on this unforgettable adventure
  • Explore a naturally formed ice cave, accessible only during the winter season
  • Be captivated by the intricate and mesmerizing ice formations inside the cave

Overview

Experience the thrill of hiking on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and exploring its enchanting ice caves on this guided tour. Begin your adventure at Skaftafell, where you'll meet your expert glacier guide and receive essential safety instructions. After a short drive to Falljökull glacier, gear up for an unforgettable journey across the rugged ice.

As you hike, marvel at the stunning icy landscape until you reach a naturally formed ice cave, accessible only during the winter months. Inside, you'll be mesmerized by the intricate ice formations, offering a truly unique and ethereal experience. After ample time to explore and capture photos, you'll hike back across the glacier, completing an incredible 2 hour adventure

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • English speaking licensed adventure guide
  • Crampons and other necessary glacier gear
  • All required safety equipment

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Transfers from Reykjavik to Skaftafell

Please note

Voucher information: Sorry, but we will need you to print a paper version of your booking voucher (we're working on changing this). At this time no refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.

Meeting Point Info: To reach Skaftafell from Reykjavik, rent a car and drive the main road #1 towards the east from Reykjavík. The drive takes approximately 4 hours. You will see a sign for Skaftafell. Turn into the Skaftafell visitor center and you can find the office at the edge of the parking lot in the strawbale house with the turf roof.

Ice caves are an ever-changing natural phenomenon and, therefore, unpredictable. We will visit one ice cave during the tour and the choice of a cave is based on conditions and safety.

Wear warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves.

Good hiking shoes are recommended and can be rented if you do not have them.

Group Size: 12

Child rates are based on a maximum of 2 children per 2 adults.

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