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Vatnajökull: Short Glacier Encounter Walk with 4x4 Transfer

By Local Guide of Vatnajokull
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$217 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Hike on Falljökull glacier
  • 4x4 transfer for less walking duration towards the edge of the glacier
  • Learning about the geology of glaciers and history of the local area
  • Explore the largest glacier in Iceland

Activity location

    • Falljökull
    • Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Iceland | The meeting point is located 320 km, at least a 4 hour drive East of Reykjavík in Freysnes, close to Skaftafell National Park. You will see the local partner's black equipment truck labelled 'local guide' at the main parking lot at the Freysnes Orkan/Shell gas station. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
    • Svínafell, Iceland

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Vatnajökull: Short Glacier Encounter Walk

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$216.64 x 2 AdultsNZ$433.28
Total
Price is NZ$433.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local and professional glacier guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Crampons, helmet, harness and ice axe
  • What's includedWhat's included
    4x4 transfer from Freysnes to glacier
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Carbon neutralised tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hiking boots (available for rental for a fee of 1500ISK)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Food in the vehicle, Intoxication, Littering, Smoking, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

Discover the natural beauty of Iceland on a thrilling hike that takes you through crevices and icefalls of the Falljökull glaciers located inside the Vatnajökull National Park.

Meet your guides, hop on the 4X4 ride that takes you to the edge of the glacier, saving us 20 minutes of walking from the main glacier car park and start your journey through picturesque landscapes and up to the base of Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the vast Vatnajökull ice cap.

Get a unique perspective of the glacier as you drive into the glacier valley. Once inside, you will learn how to use crampons and have a short safety briefing before embarking up onto the ice.

Spend the next 3 hours hiking through the stunning icefall, which Falljökull is famous for. Look closely and be amazed by the fascinating features of the ice.

Learn about the geology, geography, and history of the local area as you are led to the highest point to marvel at the unforgettable views of the glacier valley.

This tour is perfect for those who have been on a glacier before or those who enjoy long hikes, but novices looking for a bit of adventure are also welcomed on the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Falljökull
    • Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Iceland | The meeting point is located 320 km, at least a 4 hour drive East of Reykjavík in Freysnes, close to Skaftafell National Park. You will see the local partner's black equipment truck labelled 'local guide' at the main parking lot at the Freysnes Orkan/Shell gas station. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
    • Svínafell, Iceland