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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group
- Duration3 hours
- GroupShared · max 8
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesCzech, English
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
• Certified guides
Our guides have certification from AIMG (Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides).
• Small groups
The group size for our trips never exceeds 8 people.
• 4x4 drive
We will drive you all the way to the glacier. That means more time we can spend on ice.
• Evening departure (June - August)
If you want to avoid the crowds join us for our evening tour and enjoy the complete silence.
What to expect
If you have never seen a glacier before and you would like to experience these stunning ice giants a little bit closer, come to the breathtaking area of Skaftafell. Skaftafell is located in Vatnajökull national park, the filming location of movies like Batman Begins, Interstellar and the Game of Thrones series. To maximize the time spent on ice, we drive all the way to the terminus of Falljökull glacier in our 4×4 truck. Before you step on to the ice you will learn the proper way to put on and use the provided glacier gear. We aim to spend around one and a half hour on the ice, exploring moulins, crevasses and more other-wordly formations. Along the way your guide will share ineresting facts about these formations and the origins of the glacier as well as interesting local stories.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
The meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center (Skaftafell Airport). Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center is OUTSIDE of the National Park. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to starting time. Bring clothing according to weather.
End / drop-off
The meeting point is at Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center (Skaftafell Airport). Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center is OUTSIDE of the National Park. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to starting time. Bring clothing according to weather.
What's included
Included
- Helmets, Harness, Crampons & Ice Axe
Not included
- Weather dependent clothing
- Hiking boots (Minimum size needed for our crampons is size 34 EUR)
- Sunglasses
- Backpack with extra clothing layers, bottle of water and small snacks.
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 8 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (8–14), Adult (15–80)
Languages
- Guide
- Czech, English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 hour before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Product code
- 164346P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 5507 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (101) and Tripadvisor (406).
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