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Skaftafell National Park: Glacier Hike

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Activity provider:TrollExpeditions
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Skaftafell National Park: Glacier Hike

Activity provider:TrollExpeditions
4.7  / 5
907 reviews
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From US$ 106.79 per person

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Follow the footsteps of James Bond and hike across the Vatnajökull glacier. Get back to nature on a hike with an English-speaking guide in the dramatic wilderness of Skaftafell National Park.

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Duration 3 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Hike on the stunning outlet glacier of Vatnajökull
  • See the epic mountains of Skaftafell National Park
  • Get views of one of Europe's largest glaciers at Vatnajökull
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Discover what it feels like to walk on impacted ice on an amazing hike across the outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. Get breathtaking views of the ice-covered peaks of Skaftafell National Park in the epic wilderness of Iceland. Meet your guide at the meeting point to pick up your crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and helmets. Then, drive by bus to the start of your hike and put on your crampons and steel frames tied to your hiking boots for the amazing adventure ahead. Spend around 60 to 90 minutes on the ice to see crevasses and deep cracks on the surface. Learn about the vertical shafts known as moulins, formed when melting water finds its way into the fissures and cracks.

Look into small ice tunnels and capture the beautiful blue heart of the ice in the winter. Learn the history of the glacier from your English-speaking guide.

Includes
  • Live guide
  • Glacier hike equipment
  • Hiking boots (available to rent)
  • Hiking clothes
Not suitable for
  • Children under 8 years

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Meeting point

Meet at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, Hof.

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What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • Hiking pants

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  • You must be at least 8 years old to participate
  • Hiking boots can be rented on site
  • Driving time from Reykjavík to Skaftafell is around 4.5 hours
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4.7 /5

based on 907 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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The glacier hike was great! Andre was friendly and shared alot of info. I would suggest that if you have older people or those that are slower be grouped together so that they can move at a quicker pace and see more. Instead of just breaking groups up by size, factor ability into the groups. Thanks for a great tour!

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September 3, 2023

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Jonell – United StatesVerified booking

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Julius was a great guide. He started slow so that everyone was able to easily reach the glacier. throughout the tour he took the time to explain things and let us enjoy the glacier and take pictures. this made it a very easy and comfortable activity.

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August 20, 2023

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Michael – GermanyVerified booking

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Solid time. The guides are down to clown on the glacier so long as safety is maintained. It’s sort of up to the group you’re put with to decide what you do on the glacier (taking pictures vs. exploring and everything else in between). If you want more of a hike then suggest it to your guide. The guides are knowledgeable and can answer any question. The whole gearing up process is seamless and they are punctual.

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