Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Tour In Vatnajokull Glacier

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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

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (16-80 years)
€153.00
Child: (10-15 years)
€115.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Why take this tour?

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.

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What’s included?

  • Small group experience

  • Ice caving adventure

  • Professional driver/guide

  • Glacier equipment (crampons, ice axe, helmet)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

Things to 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

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 Policy

    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

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
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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About operator:

Arctic Adventures is an Icelandic adventure and activity company. We are a bunch of outdoor and adventure fanatics committed to the mission of mixing business and adventure! With an emphasis on eco tourism and environmentally friendly trips, we want to offer the best for our customers to experience in the unique Icelandic nature. We provide tours ranging from exciting River Rafting and Snorkeling in one of the world's clearest waters to Glacier hiking and trekking in some of the most beautiful sceneries Iceland has to offer. Additionally a wide range of other activities is offered to adventurous travelers. Our main office is located in Reykjavik and our two base camps are located close to Geysir and Gullfoss (western Iceland) and in Skaftafell (southeastern Iceland). Go home with a story worth telling!

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