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Skaftafell Glacier Adventure

Operated by Melrakki Adventures

Skaftafell Glacier Adventure
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Duration:4 hours 30 minutes
Travel by:Self-Drive
Difficulty:Moderate
Min. age:12+ years
Meeting point:Skaftafell Terminal

About this experience

If you want to hike further into the glacier than most of the other tours do. If you are hoping to get close to the ice fall of Falljökull, outlet glacier of Vatnajökull (the largest glacier in Europe). If you wish to have a breathtaking view over the crevasses. Then this is tour is made for you! We will drive you all the way to the glacier in our 4×4 truck, teach you how to put on crampons, how to use an ice axe and then we will guide you through the labyrinth of crevasses, moulins and water streams of the glacier. We are not gonna rush our way to the ice fall, so you will have time to get used to walking on the crampons. We will do many stops on the way to explain all about how glaciers are formed, about their history and also a little bit about the area of Skaftafell and Öræfi. Of course the guide will assist you with taking many photos from this adventure. 

Highlights

  • Glacier Hike
  • Nature & Scenery
  • Outdoor Activities

Places you may visit

What's included

  • Crampons, ice axe harness 

Good to know

  • Hiking boots (Preferably with ankle support, can be rented on location for 1.000 ISK)
  • Clothing according to weather
  • Sun glasses
  • Small backpack with snacks/drinks 

Meeting point

Skaftafell Terminal

Flugvallarvegur 5 , Öræfi

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Operated by

Melrakki Adventures

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

4 hours 30 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Skaftafell Terminal, Öræfi

Is hotel pickup available?

No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 12 years old.

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From

23,400 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Tour operator

Melrakki Adventures

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From

23,400 ISK