Activities

Skaftafell blue ice glacier walk

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£79.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: All year

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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Guided tour

Subject expert guide

Small group

Do this because

Explore the stunning outlet glacier in Skaftafell
Witness breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see
Enjoy the adventure with an experienced glacier guide

What to expect

On this easy 2 hour walk on Crampons. This walk takes us on to the Falljökull glacier tongue. Falljökuill is a breathtaking outlet glacier of the Vatnajökull glacier and the scenery and views are simply stunning. This exciting tour is ideal for those who want to discover the untouched wilderness of the Icelandic glaciers.

You will get the unique opportunity to traverse this constantly changing outlet glacier and discover many of its unique features in the company of an experienced and certified glacier guide. Your guide will educate you about how and why those icy giants are formed, the geology and the culture of the region.

You will spend roughly 2 hours exploring the glacier and the whole tour takes 3.5 hours, thus it's a great tour to combine with other activities in the region.

What's included

Experienced and qualified guide
Glacier gear
Safety equipment

What's not included

Rain gear
Hiking boots
Warm clothing

Where

Icelandic Mountain Guides - Skaftafell Base Camp, Iceland

Meeting point:

The Skaftafell Base Camp meeting point is located on the campsite, close to the visitor center.

What to remember

You must be a minimum of 10 years old to participate
Shoe size minimum of European 34 (U.S 2.5)
Up to 15 people per guide
Please arrive 20 minutes before the departure of your tour

Provider

Arcanum Mountain Guides

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Organizzazione perfetta e guida super simpatica. L'escursione è per tutti i livelli. è molto bella e si imparano tante cose nuove. la consiglio
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - October 2022

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great day out, with a great guide

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