Glacier Wonders

This is a superb glacier hiking tour taking you into the magnificent ice-world of Falljökull glacier, a tongue of the mighty Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Europe.

Glacier Wonders - Glacier Hike Iceland, Skaftafell

Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy.

Tour Highlights: Glacier Hike on Falljökull, Vatnajökull Glacier Views

This Skaftafell Glacier Hike will provide you with an experience of a lifetime. Join Arctic Adventures Skaftafell Glacier tour and start exploring!

Glacier hike Skaftafell:

You will meet your guide and group at the Skaftafell Booking Center, the gray building with the turf roof, near the car park at Skaftafell Visitor Center in Vatnajökull National Park and the adventure is ready to start!

We will drive around 15 minutes towards Falljökull. Once there, you will gear up on crampons, have the security briefing and your guide will give you more information about this amazing phenomenon.

Note for those who booked tours in August or September: There is a short 15-min drive from the meeting point (Skaftafell booking center) to the parking lot from where your tour begins. Due to COVID-19 regulations, kindly ask that you use your own vehicles for this drive. Our car will be waiting for you at Skaftafell and will escort you for the rest of the way. If you have no possibility to use your own vehicle or have any questions, please contact our Customer Care.

Next you know you will set foot on the glacier, and will be hiking on it, encountering on your way crevasses, moulins and falls. You will be amazed by the shapes, colors and textures around you.

Don´t forget your camera and hop on this unforgettable tour!

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 there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

Want to learn more about Iceland glacier tour? Check out this page for more information and available dates for Skaftafell tours.

3 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Service information

What's included?

Guided Glacier Tour

Specialized Glacier Gear

All Required Safety Equipment

English Speaking Licensed Adventure Guide

 Exclusions

Food and beverages are not included.

Know
before
you
go

 

Photo gallery

 Free cancellation

You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of most services.

Payments options

50% deposit if booked within 15 days of the travel date.

 Easy to contact us

Contact form, by phone or request a free quote.

Specialists

Customise a service with impartial advice.

FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

  • Cancellation policies

    Our standard cancellation, a fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event.


    Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 2 days or less before the event.


    Cancellation fee of 0% is charged if cancelled 3 days or less before the event.


    This may be different for selected services, the cancellation policy would be available on checkout.


  • Local supplier contact details

    The full contact details of your local supplier will be available on your booking confirmation voucher, once the booking has been confirmed.

  • How early in advance should I book my service.

    In peak seasons the services can sell out very quickly.


    We recommend booking within 4 weeks of your travel dates to secure your booking.


    Benefits of booking early

    * Secure your booking.

    * Flexible payment option 50% deposit, if booked within 15 days of the travel date

    * All services can be cancelled and you can receive a full refund, (PLEASE REFER TO INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT CANCELLATION POLICIES)


  • Is there any hidden charges?

    The price you see online is the price you pay no additional charges on arrival unless choosing the 50% deposit. 

    • No booking fees
    • No credit card transaction fees


 Have additional questions take a look at our FAQ page CLICK HERE

Share by: