Vatnajökull Guided Beginner Glacier Walk with 4x4 Transfer
Explore Iceland's incredible glaciers with our most popular glacier hiking tour. This tour is perfect for those looking for a quick introduction to glacier hiking in Iceland. Our 4x4 vehicles brings us all the way to the edge of the glacier. After a short hike to reach the ice, your guide will show you how to use your crampons and ice axe.
We will spend an hour hiking and exploring the stunning Falljökull glacier, famous for its incredibly gorgeous icefall. Your guide will tell you plenty of stories about the glacier, its ice features and the scenic valley, which is surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in Iceland!
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Glacier Encounter
What's included in Vatnajökull Guided Beginner Glacier Walk with 4x4 Transfer
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Your guide will meet you at our meeting van at Freysnes, before transferring by SuperJeep to Falljökull glacier before heading up on the ice.
Inclusions
- Supporting a Small Local Company
- Crampons, Ice Axe and other safety equipment
- 4x4 Transportation
- Carbon Neutralised Tour
- Expert Local Glacier Guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hiking boots can be rented on location for an additional fee of 1500 ISK.
- Limited rain gear is also available on location for rental
- 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.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be at the meeting point at least 15 min before the departure. MEETING POINT GLACIER HIKES: Freysnes petrol station parking lot, across the street from hotel Skaftafell. In an effort to stay environmentally conscious, you do not need to print this voucher, it will be okay to show us on your phone.
