Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Tour In Vatnajokull Glacier

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4 hours

Skaftafell

Basic Information

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Magpie ID: JSYCTI

Category: Outdoor Adventure

Trip difficultly: Moderate

Currency: EUR

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT+00:00) UTC

Booking Cutoff: 0 hours before start time

Highlights

Hike over an adventurous landscape of rugged ice
Explore majestic ice formations up close
Indulge in picturesque vistas of stunning landscapes.
Enter a Natural Ice Cave 

Included

Small group experience
Ice caving adventure
Professional driver/guide
Glacier equipment (crampons, ice axe, helmet)

Excluded

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

Experience the thrill of venturing "Into the Glacier" on this captivating tour. Delve deep into Iceland's icy wonderland, exploring mesmerizing ice caves and witnessing the awe-inspiring beauty of nature's frozen masterpiece.

Description

Experience this exciting hiking and ice caving adventure of the Vatnajökull Glacier in Skaftafell National Park! As you arrive at the park, you will meet your professional glacier guide who will lead the way to some of Vatnajökull Glacier‘s spectacular ice caves and tell you all there is to know about the area. This tour includes hiking for approximately 3 hours up on the glacier visiting multiple, relatively small ice caves along the way. You will be provided with crampons for walking on the ice as well as helmets and ice axes. Waterproof clothing and hiking boots are available for rent but it is highly recommend that you bring these items with you on the tour, also food and drinks are not included.

Start / End Location

Start Location: Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp), Skaftafell, Iceland

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End Location: Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp), Skaftafell, Iceland

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Points of interest

Skaftafell National Park, Skaftafell, Iceland

Vatnajökull National Park, Klapparstígur, 27, Iceland

Pricing

		RETAIL PRICE	NET RATE
STANDARD RATE
Adult	16-80 years	€153.00	Available on request
Child	10-15 years	€115.00	Available on request

Know before you book

Check the tour's booking requirements, including minimum age and physical fitness levels.
Find out what equipment is provided and what you need to bring.
Be prepared for changing weather conditions

Know before you go

We recommend bringing food and water with you on the hike.
Dress warmly: Layers are essential to combat the cold temperatures on the glacier.
ay attention during the safety briefing to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible, Operates in cold weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Minimum age: 10 years old, This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience

Redemption Information

• Please note that the weather in Iceland can sometimes be too bad for us to operate our tours. When that happens an e-mail is sent out to inform our customers but sometimes it appears in the junk/spam folders so please, especially if the weather doesn't look promising, check your e-mail the night before your tour.
• The Into the Glacier tour departs from the Arctic Adventures booking hut, located in the parking lot of Skaftafell National Park. 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.
• Our tours leave promptly at the departure time and no refund will be provided if you are late.
• It is very important to be properly dressed for this tour with layers for staying warm. Bring with you waterproof clothing, a hat, gloves, and good hiking shoes. At our booking hut in Skafafell, we rent out waterproof clothing and hiking shoes, subject to availability. We recommend that you bring with you a water bottle and food/snacks.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Minimum age: 10 years old

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