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Glacier Experience / A Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Half a day glacier hike on Falljökull glacier with Local Guide of Vatnajökull, a small local family company. From our meeting point close to Skaftafell, it is only a short drive in our super jeep to reach this glacier famous for its majestic ice fall.
Full description
Experience the mighty Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe. On this extended half-day tour we head higher up on the outlet glacier Falljökull, named for its incredible blue icefall.
We depart from our meeting point at Freysnes Service station with all necessary glacier gear. After a super-jeep ride, which we carbon offset, we put on our crampons by the glacier’s edge, grab our ice axe and begin the ascent over 300 meters up towards the ice fall. Surrounded by blue ice and peaks carved by glaciers we will have our eyes peeled for crevasses, moulins, waterfalls and any other fun features that spring up in the dynamic glacial landscape.
During the hike your guide will tell you about the geography and history of the area, and explain glacial features.
This tour is for those looking for an in-depth glacier experience in Iceland, perfect for those who enjoy long hikes, or just looking for a bit of an adventure.
What to bring:
Hiking boots with ankle support, outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather as well as a hat, gloves (sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended if sunny)
Hiking boots can be rented on location for 1000 ISK.
This tour has a 24h cancellation policy with 100% refund. Please feel free to read more about our cancellation policy here.
About this activity
Duration
4 hours
Location
Skaftafell
Cancellation
24 hours
Includes
- We will go to Falljökull glacier on this tour
- Experience walking on a glacier
- Local and fully trained glacier guide
- 4×4 transfer to and from our meeting location
- Crampons and all safety equipment included
- Small group size
- Supporting a small local family company
- This tour is carbon neutralized
Details
Trip plan
Starting point:
Söluskálinn í Freysnesi
We ask you to please arrive promptly 15 minutes before the start time of your tour.
Arrive back at:
Söluskálinn í Freysnesi
This is an example. Travel routes may change.
