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Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour

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On this adventurous, small-group, glacier hike from Skaftafell - Vatnajökull National Park, you'll explore the majestic glacial landscape of one of Vatnajökull outlet glaciers. You will be provided with crampons and ice axes, and an experienced, certified glacier guide will teach you how to use the equipment before you step on to the ice. During your 4-hour tour, you will hike through a wonderland of ice sculptures and deep crevasses, traversing zones of different glacial formations. The tour is of moderate difficulty, and to ensure a personal experience, groups are limited to 8 participants. Choose from the following departure times when booking: 9am, 9:30am, 1pm, and 1:30pm.

What's Included

  • Transport to glacier by minibus
  • All necessary glacier gear
  • Guided glacier hike
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

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785 Skaftafell
Iceland

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What To Expect

Skaftafell National Park

The tour departs from our Skaftafell Base Camp, right on the Skaftafell campsite next to the visitor center.20 minutes prior to departure, you will meet your experienced glacier guide, who will gear the group up with crampons, ice axes and harnesses.When everyone is ready, you will take our glacier bus up to the glacier for an amazing adventure.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Falljökull

We head to the glacier on our Glacier Bus. After a few minute's drive from our Skaftafell Base Camp, there is a short hike up to the roots of the glacier.After a short introduction on how to use the glacier gear, we step onto the glacier and into a frozen wonderland. The guide will lead the group through deep crevasses and majestic ice ridges. With about 2 hours on the glacier, we have plenty of time to take pictures and make memories.After the wonderful adventure, we head back to our Skaftafell Base Camp.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Age: Minimum 14
  • Please bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots
  • Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell – Small Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 219 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell – Small Group Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Transport to glacier by minibus.
  • All necessary glacier gear.
  • Guided glacier hike.
  • Certified glacier guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell - Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Transport to glacier by minibus
  • All necessary glacier gear
  • Guided glacier hike
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Age: Minimum 14
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots
  • Extra clothing can be rented: hiking boots 1.500 ISK and rain gear 1.000 ISK per item
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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