An easy and beautiful glacier hiking tour departing from Skaftafell National Park
Trip difficulty ranges from 1-2 out of 5 possible. Easy.
For those looking for a quick but stunning adventure, this popular trip is a great adventure full of variety and interest. Our buses leave from Skaftafell national park several times a day for a scenic 15 minutes drive to Virkisjökull glacier. On our way we will see majestic mountains which line the southern edge of the Vatnajökull glacier.
This is a fantastic introduction to the unique world of ice, traversing the spectacular but easy tracks of the Virkisjökull glacier. We start with a short walk along the glacier valley, towards the glacier, where your guide will explain the unique features of the retreating paths of Falljökull and Virkisjökull glaciers and their surroundings.
As we arrive at the edge of the Virkisjökull glacier we will strap on some crampons and make our way up the icy but easily accessible slopes. On the way we will witness incredible ice formations and crevasses, learning about how they are formed and how the glacier continuously changes it´s shape. We will approach the awe-inspiring ice fall, seeing up close how the ancient ice stoically falls hundreds of meters off the mountain top above as it flows in slow motion towards the ocean.
Guaranteed departures everyday at 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, and 15:15 from May 15th – September 15th. Free pick up from Skaftafell Campsite, Hotel Skaftafell and the camping ground at Svínafell.
Details:
Price: 5.990 ISK per person. For children age 10-15 the price is 3.990 ISK per person.
Included: pick up from Skaftafell campsite, Hotel Skaftafell and Svínafell campsite, glacier hike and glacier gear.
Distance from Reykjavik: 330 km.
Duration of trip: Approx 2.5 hours with transfer, 1.5 hours on the glacier.
Available: All year (depending on weather).
No minimum number of participants in June, July & August.
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 should you need them.
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Disclaimer:
Guests 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.
