Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike
ID: GYG329536-585181
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the breathtaking outlets of Europe's largest glacier on a unique small-group glacier hike in the company of an expert guide.
Embark on a small-group tour of Vatnajökull glacier and benefit from an intimate experience with a maximum of 8 participants. After meeting your guide at the meeting point in Skaftatell Airport, get geared up and prepare for your 20-minute 4x4 drive to the base of the Falljökull outlet glacier.
At the base, step onto the glacier and listen to a quick briefing on how to wear your ice crampons. Then, it's time to begin your glacier hike. Follow your experienced guide through stunning ice formations, moulins, crevasses, and crystal-clear blue pools.
Spend up to 120 minutes exploring the unique landscape of the glacier. Witness breathtaking views, listen to interest local anecdotes, and have your photo taken against this stunning natural landscape before heading back to the 4x4. Get dropped off back at the meeting point at the end of your hike.
Highlights
- Hike on one of the stunning outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.
- Maximize the time spent on ice by driving to the glacier base in a modified 4x4
- Enjoy an intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 8 participants
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• This tour may be canceled due to dangerous weather conditions, in which case you will be offered a full refund
• Minimum shoe size to fit our crampons is size 34 EUR
There is free parking available at the meeting point
There are a lot of tour operators in the area, look out for staff working for 'MELRAKKI ADVENTURES'.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
