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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

4.9  / 5
285 reviews
Activity provider:Melrakki Adventures
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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

Activity provider:Melrakki Adventures
4.9  / 5
285 reviews
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From US$ 125 per person

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Explore the breathtaking outlets of Europe's largest glacier on a unique small-group glacier hike in the company of an expert guide.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Hike on one of the stunning outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.
  • Maximize the time spent on ice by driving to the glacier base in a modified 4x4
  • Enjoy an intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 8 participants
Full description

Embark on a small-group tour of Vatnajökull glacier and benefit from an intimate experience with a maximum of 8 participants. After meeting your guide at the meeting point in Skaftatell Airport, get geared up and prepare for your 20-minute 4x4 drive to the base of the Falljökull outlet glacier.

At the base, step onto the glacier and listen to a quick briefing on how to wear your ice crampons. Then, it's time to begin your glacier hike. Follow your experienced guide through stunning ice formations, moulins, crevasses, and crystal-clear blue pools.

Spend up to 120 minutes exploring the unique landscape of the glacier. Witness breathtaking views, listen to interest local anecdotes, and have your photo taken against this stunning natural landscape before heading back to the 4x4. Get dropped off back at the meeting point at the end of your hike.

Includes
  • Certified English-speaking glacier guide
  • All required glacier equipment
  • 4x4 drive
  • Free parking
  • Hiking boots (can be rented on location)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • Children under 8 years
  • People with mobility impairments

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There are a lot of tour operators in the area, look out for staff working for 'MELRAKKI ADVENTURES'.

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What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Sunglasses

Know before you go

  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • This tour may be canceled due to dangerous weather conditions, in which case you will be offered a full refund
  • Minimum shoe size to fit our crampons is size 34 EUR
  • There is free parking available at the meeting point
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4.9 /5

based on 285 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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The best experience in my life! Javi explained to us so many things in a very entertaining way. He is also a very kind person. The scenery was astonished and we will be back during the winter because it seems the view is far better. I can't wait to see it by myself!

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September 3, 2023

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Ismaël – BelgiumVerified booking

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The glacier tour was awesome! We had a great, very experienced guide, Jeanette, who was explaining to us details about the glacier during our tour. She guided us in really nice spots to get pictures! We felt very safe throughout the experience and we would totally recommend it!!

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August 9, 2023

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Loukas – DenmarkVerified booking

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Fun drive to the site, was nervous going. A group of 5, a lady turned back due to fitness levels. 3 of us were scared of heights. Walking up, we just kept looking down and made it up the zig zag path quite quickly. Despite myself having knee issues. Fantastic experience, fantastic guide! We had the opportunity to drink glacial ice the old fashioned way! We asked the guide loads of questions and we could see her passion. So glad I paid for the smaller group, (paid for 2 ppl), more concentrated experience, more fun. Go for it, with global warming it’s getting frighteningly small. Once in a lifetime experience to walk on a glacier. You will not regret it!

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