Fláajökull Kayak and Glacier Hike: Full Day Combo Tour
Paddle across a secluded glacial lake, then strap on crampons and explore one of Iceland's most remote outlet glaciers.
This full-day combo tour delivers an extraordinary encounter with Fláajökull glacier, combining kayaking on a hidden glacial lake with a guided hike across ancient ice — all in a landscape that sees very few visitors.
The journey begins at Smyrlabjörg Hotel with a weather briefing before a 4x4 drive along gravel roads to the trailhead. A 30-minute hike through moss-covered terrain leads past Bólstaðafoss, a triple-drop waterfall that plunges 100 metres down the mountainside.
At the lake's edge, inflatable kayaks are readied for a 30-minute paddle directly alongside towering walls of glacier ice. The paddle brings you to the terminus of Fláajökull, where the glacier hike begins in earnest.
Crampons are fitted before the group ventures onto the ice to inspect deep crevasses and moulins, moving through a frozen landscape that is accessible exclusively through this operator. The return follows the same route in reverse, finishing back at the starting point.
Tour Highlights
Kayak metres from a massive glacier wall on a secluded lake rarely visited by travellers.
Hike on Fláajökull, an outlet glacier where this operator holds exclusive access for guided tours.
Explore dramatic glacial features including crevasses and moulins up close with a qualified guide.
Pass through a seldom-visited landscape of green moss and cascading waterfalls on the approach hike.
Travel far off the main tourist route in southeast Iceland for an uncrowded, authentic wilderness experience.
Reach remote terrain via 4x4 vehicle, making this adventure accessible from the Ring Road corridor.
Itinerary
The group meets at Smyrlabjörg Hotel for a briefing covering weather conditions, safety procedures, and what to expect throughout the day. Equipment is distributed before departure.
The group travels by 4x4 vehicle along a gravel road for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, reaching the starting point of the hike in a remote corner of southeast Iceland.
A 30-minute hike crosses a landscape of green moss and dramatic scenery, passing the triple-drop waterfall Bólstaðafoss, which cascades 100 metres down the mountainside.
Inflatable kayaks are launched on the secluded lake directly beside Fláajökull's ice wall. Around 30 minutes of paddling brings the group to the glacier terminus.
Crampons are fitted at the glacier's edge before the group ventures onto the ice to explore crevasses, moulins, and the extraordinary glacial landscape unique to this location.
The group paddles back across the lake, then hikes to the vehicle for the return drive to Smyrlabjörg Hotel, completing the full-day circuit.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional glacier guide throughout
- Crampons and glacier safety equipment
- Inflatable kayaks and paddles
- Life jackets and paddling gear
- 4x4 transport to and from trailhead
- Pre-tour safety briefing
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Food and beverages
- Accommodation
- Transport to Smyrlabjörg Hotel meeting point
Important Information
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