Skaftafell: Glacier Hiking Trip
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Country: Denmark
Country: Denmark
Duration: 03:30 hours
Description
Explore Iceland's untamed beauty with a Falljökull glacier excursion. Ascend icy slopes and witness glacier ice amidst stunning scenery.
To get your glacier adventure started, board one of the buses leaving from Skaftafell National Park several times a day for the short 15-minute ride to access Falljökull glacier. After arriving at the glacier tongue, strap on your crampons and start your hike into Iceland's wilderness.
As you get on the glacier, make your way up the icy but easily accessible slopes. On the way, you will see the area's unique ice formations, learn about how they were formed and how the glacier continues to change shape every day.
Then prepare to approach and watch the awe-inspiring icefall to see how the chunks of glacier ice stoically fall hundreds of meters off the mountain top below, flowing ever-so-slowly towards the ocean. Then listen to how the glacier's journey will never be completed, as global warming continues to fuel glacial melting and their slow retreat.
Take your chance to explore the peaceful Icelandic scenery and get up close with the ancient ice and gain a new understanding of why these glaciers are so important to the world as a whole.
To get your glacier adventure started, board one of the buses leaving from Skaftafell National Park several times a day for the short 15-minute ride to access Falljökull glacier. After arriving at the glacier tongue, strap on your crampons and start your hike into Iceland's wilderness.
As you get on the glacier, make your way up the icy but easily accessible slopes. On the way, you will see the area's unique ice formations, learn about how they were formed and how the glacier continues to change shape every day.
Then prepare to approach and watch the awe-inspiring icefall to see how the chunks of glacier ice stoically fall hundreds of meters off the mountain top below, flowing ever-so-slowly towards the ocean. Then listen to how the glacier's journey will never be completed, as global warming continues to fuel glacial melting and their slow retreat.
Take your chance to explore the peaceful Icelandic scenery and get up close with the ancient ice and gain a new understanding of why these glaciers are so important to the world as a whole.
Highlights
- Take an eco-adventure in the heart of Iceland's rugged wilderness
- Go for a hike on the Falljökull glacier
- Let yourself be amazed by the unforgettable and peaceful landscapes
- Experience a small group tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Remember to bring warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves, a water bottle and snacks
• Good hiking shoes are also recommended
• Waterproof clothing and hiking boots may be rented out (subject to availability)
• Minimum age for this tour is 8 years
• To use the specialized glacier gear, the minimum shoe size of the participant to join the tour is 35 EU, and the largest shoe size is 50 EU
Meet at Skaftafell Booking Center hut near the car park at Skaftafell Visitor Center in Vatnajökull National Park. Head toward the huts in the car park. The Booking Center is marked with an Arctic Adventures Glacier Guides sign in blue and white. Skaftafell National Park is located just off of the main ring road, on road 998. Skaftafell is approximately 4 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
• Good hiking shoes are also recommended
• Waterproof clothing and hiking boots may be rented out (subject to availability)
• Minimum age for this tour is 8 years
• To use the specialized glacier gear, the minimum shoe size of the participant to join the tour is 35 EU, and the largest shoe size is 50 EU
Meet at Skaftafell Booking Center hut near the car park at Skaftafell Visitor Center in Vatnajökull National Park. Head toward the huts in the car park. The Booking Center is marked with an Arctic Adventures Glacier Guides sign in blue and white. Skaftafell National Park is located just off of the main ring road, on road 998. Skaftafell is approximately 4 hours east of Reykjavik and 1.5 hours west of Höfn.
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NOT INCLUDED
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.