Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike
Operado por Troll Expeditions
Sobre esta experiencia
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure on Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of Vatnajokull glacier, located in the in the Skaftafell area. This comprehensive glacier hike combines stunning landscapes, fascinating geology, and the unique experience of exploring a natural ice cave up on the glacier, while hiking.
Tour Steps:
- Meet Your Guide – Begin at the Troll Expeditions meeting point in Skaftafell, where your certified glacier guide will welcome you.
- Get Geared Up – Receive all necessary equipment, including crampons, helmets, and ice axes, and a quick introduction to glacier hiking safety.
- Shuttle to the Glacier – A short 10-minute ride brings you to the foot of Falljökull glacier outlet.
- Hike to the Glacier – Walk about 15 minutes through the dramatic valley leading to the glacier tongue, and enjoy the scenic views.
- Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Exploration – Spend around 3 hours hiking across the glacier, where your guide explains how glaciers form and constantly change. The highlight is visiting a natural blue ice cave, while hiking on the massive and largest glacier in Europe, the Vatnajokul, where you’ll learn about ice cave formation and while admiring magical blue ice walls and crevasses. Along the way, you may also peer into moulins—vertical shafts that descend deep into the glacier—and, on clear days, enjoy views of Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur.
- Return and enjoy the complimentary refreshments we offer our clients – Hike back off the ice, take the shuttle to the meeting point, and conclude your tour with some refreshments: included in the tour are Hot Chocolate, Coffee, and typical Icelandic Chocolate bars!
During this experience, you’ll walk across millennia-old ice, shaped by nature’s immense forces, and immerse yourself in the peaceful, otherworldly wilderness of Skaftafell. The Falljökull glacier area and its dramatic landscapes have even also been featured in movies such as Game of Thrones and Oblivion, as well as Interstellar.
This tour is perfect for anyone looking to safely experience one of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders, ice caves and glacier hikes, combining the adventure of a hike, and the exploration of an ice cave into a single journey.
Lo más destacado
- Glacier Hike
- Ice Cave
- Naturaleza y paisaje
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Qué incluye
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- Warm clothing (first layer)
- Waterproof clothing (second layer)
- Good hiking shoes (hard on the sole and tight around the ankle), available to rent at location
- Gloves and a hat
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- The meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell - Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell – Google Maps
Punto de encuentro
Troll Expeditions Skaftafell. Meet our guides there 20minutes before departure.
Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, Hof
Política de cancelación
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Operador turístico
Operado por
Troll Expeditions
Preguntas y respuestas
How long is the tour?
4 hours
Where does the tour start?
Troll Expeditions Skaftafell. Meet our guides there 20minutes before departure. , Hof
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 8 years old.
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Política de cancelación
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Operador turístico
Troll Expeditions
Desde
20,355.087 ISK