Glacier Hiking on Falljökull outlet glacier and a wildlife sightseeing trip to the historic Ingólfshöfði cape, departing from Skaftafell National Park.
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Easy.
Our adventure begins with a visit to the bedazzling world of Icelandic glaciers, traversing a spectacular but easy track on the glacier.
Walking on the ancient ice with crampons under the soles of our shoes, we will see unique ice formations and deep blue cauldrons, learning about how they are formed and how the glacier reshapes itself continuously. You will enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as you walk towards a massive ice fall, crawling off a neighboring mountain.
The adventure continues as we head for a wildlife exploration in the historic Ingólfshöfði cape, an isolated island caught between the black sands of the south coast and the North-Atlantic Ocean. This is where, in the year 874, Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler of Iceland, came ashore and spent his first winter in Iceland. The adorable Puffins, Razorbills, Fulmars, Guillemots and Arctic Skua amongst other species now inhabit the cape numbering in the thousands.
To get there we will have to cross six km of waters, marshes and sands in a tractor pulled hay trolley. After arriving at the cape we will go for a short hike (2-3 km) so we can take a closer look at the sea cliffs where the graceful seabirds, so characteristic for Iceland, nest during the very short arctic summer.
Guaranteed departures Monday -Saturday at 11:30 from May 15th through August 31st. Free pick up from Skaftafell National Park, Hotel Skaftafell and the camping grounds at Svínafell.
Details:
Price: 10.990 ISK per person. Pick-up and packed lunch included*.
*Lunch is only included if you book your tour earlier than the day before departure.
Distance from Reykjavik: 350 km.
Duration of trip: Approx. 5.5 hours with transfer, 1.5 hours on the glacier and 2.5 hours at Ingólfshöfði cape.
Available: May 15th – August 31st.
Age limit: 10 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended!
You can rent hiking shoes and waterproof clothing for 500Isk a piece should you need them.
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Disclaimer:
Clients are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times in accordance with Glacier Guides guidelines and must take proper responsibility for their own safety. Glacier hiking and related activities carry inherent risks and guests may be requested by Glacier Guides to sign a liability release and assumption of risk prior to certain excursions.
