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Glacier Explorer

Glacier ExplorerTrip difficulty: 3/5, moderateTour Highlights: Small Group Experience, Glacier Hike, Falljökull Glacier, Vatnajökull GlacierOur Glacier Explorer tour takes you to Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the Vatnajökull ice cap. You will hike through a path surrounded by the ever-changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Once you arrive at the tongue of the glacier your guide will assist you to gear up on crampons and you will be exploring the amazing terrain in no time!Don´t forget your camera! You will encounter plenty of photo opportunities along the way while gaining a deep understanding of this magnificent glacier, how it formed, moves and continues to change every day.Meeting point: Departure from our Skaftafell booking centre (wooden hut with our logo). 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. Disclaimer: All day trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

About this activity in Skaftafell

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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Glacier explorer, trip difficulty: 3/5, moderate, tour highlights: small group experience, glacier hike, falljökull glacier, vatnajökull glacier, our glacier explorer tour takes you to falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the vatnajökull ice cap. , you will hike through a path surrounded by the ever-changing landscape carved out by the glacier. once you arrive at the tongue of the glacier your guide will assist you to gear up on crampons and you will be exploring the amazing terrain in no time!, don´t forget your camera! you will encounter plenty of photo opportunities along the way while gaining a deep understanding of this magnificent glacier, how it formed, moves and continues to change every day, meeting point: departure from our skaftafell booking centre (wooden hut with our logo). 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, disclaimer: all day trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. arctic adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

Includes

  • Certified glacier guide
  • specialized glacier gear
  • guided glacier hike
  • all necessary safety equipment

Excludes

  • Food and beverages are not included

Other

  • We provide all safety gear. please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe size 35-50 eu. those with a smaller or larger shoe size are unfortunately unable to participate.

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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 200 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Glacier Explorer are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
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