Glacier Explorer

With crampons on foot and ice axe in hand, join us in this adventure through ancient ice formations of Europe's largest glacier!

Glacier Explorer

Trip difficulty: 3/5, moderate

Tour Highlights: Small Group Experience, Glacier Hike, Falljökull Glacier, Vatnajökull Glacier

Our Glacier Explorer tour takes you to Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the Vatnajökull ice cap. 

You will hike through a path surrounded by the ever-changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Once you arrive at the tongue of the glacier your guide will assist you to gear up on crampons and you will be exploring the amazing terrain in no time!

Don´t forget your camera! You will encounter plenty of photo opportunities along the way while gaining a deep understanding of this magnificent glacier, how it formed, moves and continues to change every day.

Meeting point: Departure from our Skaftafell booking centre (wooden hut with our logo). Skaftafell is located 327km (203 miles) from Reykjavík. The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west and Höfn, 130km to the east.


Disclaimer: All day trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

5 hours and 30 minutes

Moderate

Service information

What's included?

Guided Glacier Hike

Certified Glacier Guide

Specialized Glacier Gear

All Necessary Safety Equipment

 Exclusions

Food and beverages are not included

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 Free cancellation

You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of most services.

Payments options

50% deposit if booked within 15 days of the travel date.

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  • Cancellation policies

    Our standard cancellation, a fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 1 day or less before the event.


    Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 2 days or less before the event.


    Cancellation fee of 0% is charged if cancelled 3 days or less before the event.


    This may be different for selected services, the cancellation policy would be available on checkout.


  • Local supplier contact details

    The full contact details of your local supplier will be available on your booking confirmation voucher, once the booking has been confirmed.

  • How early in advance should I book my service.

    In peak seasons the services can sell out very quickly.


    We recommend booking within 4 weeks of your travel dates to secure your booking.


    Benefits of booking early

    * Secure your booking.

    * Flexible payment option 50% deposit, if booked within 15 days of the travel date

    * All services can be cancelled and you can receive a full refund, (PLEASE REFER TO INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT CANCELLATION POLICIES)


  • Is there any hidden charges?

    The price you see online is the price you pay no additional charges on arrival unless choosing the 50% deposit. 

    • No booking fees
    • No credit card transaction fees


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