Skaftafell Glacier Hike & Blue Ice Cave Guided Tour
- 4hDuration
- EnglishSpeaking Guide
- Mobile ticketAccepted
About this experience
Get Geared Up – Receive all necessary equipment, including crampons, helmets, and ice axes, and a quick introduction to glacier hiking safety. Shuttle to the Glacier – A short 10-minute ride brings you to the foot of Falljökull glacier outlet. Hike to the Glacier – Walk about 15 minutes through the dramatic valley leading to the glacier tongue, and enjoy the scenic views. Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Exploration – Spend around 3 hours hiking across the glacier, where your guide explains how glaciers form and constantly change.
Highlights
- The highlight is visiting a natural blue ice cave, while hiking on the massive and largest glacier in Europe, the Vatnajokul.
- The Falljökull glacier area and its dramatic landscapes have even also been featured in movies such as Game of Thrones and Oblivion.
- This tour is perfect for anyone looking to safely experience one of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders, ice caves and glacier hikes.
- 4hours Falljökull Glacier Hike & Blue Ice Cave in the Skaftafell area: combine the adventure of a glacier hike.
Itinerary
The highlight is visiting a natural blue ice cave, while hiking on the massive and largest glacier in Europe, the Vatnajokul, where you’ll learn about ice cave formation and while admiring magical blue ice walls and crevasses. The Falljökull glacier area and its dramatic landscapes have even also been featured in movies such as Game of Thrones and Oblivion, as well as Interstellar. This tour is perfect for anyone looking to safely experience one of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders, ice caves and glacier hikes, combining the adventure of a hike, and the exploration of an ice cave into a single journey. 4hours Falljökull Glacier Hike & Blue Ice Cave in the Skaftafell area: combine the adventure of a glacier hike, and the exploration of a blue ice cave into a single activity. Enjoy our complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and typical chocolate bars.
What's included
- All necessary glacier equipment
- Certified Glacier Guide
- A taste of pure glacier water
- Small group experience
Before you go
<ul><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 4 hours</li><li><strong>Ages / group size:</strong> Minimum age 8</li><li><strong>Languages:</strong> English</li><li><strong>Cancellation:</strong> 100% charge less than 24 hours before departure; 3% charge more than 24 hours before departure</li><li><strong>What to bring:</strong> Warm clothing (first layer); Good hiking shoes (hard on the sole and tight around the ankle); Gloves and a hat</li><li><strong>Good to know:</strong> Equipment hire is available on site</li></ul>
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