Skaftafell Glacier Hike - Small Group Adventure (Easy)
This 3.5 hour small group glacier experience on one of Vatnajokull's outlet glaciers is the ultimate glacier experience. Accompanied by a certified glacier guide, explore all that this moving glacier has to offer. While enjoying the panoramic view of Vatnajokull Glacier and Skaftafell National Park your guide will be sharing interesting and informative information about the formation of glaciers. This adventure is perfect for those looking for easy hike on a glacier.
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What's included in Skaftafell Glacier Hike - Small Group Adventure (Easy)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Skaftafell
This tour is a easy glacier hiking tour suitable for most people in fair condition that allows travellers to explore the magnificent icy world of one of Vatnajokull's outlet glaciers.
Inclusions
- Guided glacier tour
- Small group guarantee
- Certified glacier guide
- Specialized glacier gear
- Food & drinks
- Hiking boots (Available for rent)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Difficulty level: Easy
- This tour departs from Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell (gray house with the turf roof). Skaftafell is located 327km (203 miles) from Reykjavík. The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west and Höfn, 130km to the east.
- Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35.
- Iceland is known for colorful weather. It can sometimes show you all 4 seasons in one day. Dressing for this sort of weather can be a challenge so we always recommend to dress in layers.
- You will need sturdy hiking boots that fit crampons for the glacier hike. If you do not own a pair then we rent out good hiking boots as well as a waterproof clothing at our hut in Skaftafell for a small fee.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure Point: Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park (next to the Visitor Center). Directions: Skaftafell is located just off of the main ring road, on road #998. Skaftafell is approximately 4.5-5 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
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• Departure Point: Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National Park (next to the Visitor Center). • Directions: Skaftafell is located just off of the main ring road, on road #998. Skaftafell is approximately 4.5-5 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn. • Please note that the weather in Iceland can sometimes change in the matter of minutes, late cancellations are therefore at times unavoidable. When that happens an e-mail is sent out to inform our customers so please, especially if the weather doesn't look promising, check you your e-mail the night before your tour as well as in the morning of your tour departure. • Our tours leave promptly at the departure time and no refund will be provided if you are late. • It is very important to be properly dressed for this tour with layers to stay warm. Bring with you waterproof clothing, hat, gloves and good hiking boots. At our booking house in Skafafell we rent out waterproof clothing and hiking boots for a small fee. We recommend that you bring with you a water bottle and food/snacks. We look forward to our glacier hiking adventure together and sincerely hope that you will enjoy your experience with us!
