Beginner Falljökull Glacier Hiking in Vatnajökull from Skaftafell

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Experience the stunning Falljökull Glacier on this guided hiking tour on Vatnajökull from Skaftafell!

Falljökull is an awe-inspiring outlet glacier in southern Iceland, one of the many glacier tongues that extend from the massive Vatnajökull Glacier, the largest ice cap in Europe. This glacier hike on Falljökull departs from Skaftafell, a beautiful wilderness area forming part of Vatnajökull National Park, Europe's largest national park!

The hiking trip on Falljökull begins at the starting point in Skaftafell, where you'll meet your experienced guide. They will provide the glacier equipment and go through a safety briefing and instructions. No prior experience is needed, this adventure is beginner-friendly. Once everyone is prepared, you'll depart on a short bus ride to the glacier. Then, the glacier hike from Skaftafell begins!

Throughout the 2-hour tour, you'll explore the vast and unique landscapes of Falljökull Glacier, traversing through ice sculptures, ice ridges, and deep crevasses. The guide will share insights about the history and geology of the Icelandic glaciers. At the end of the hike in Vatnajökull, you'll return to the starting point in Skaftafell.

Explore the mesmerising winter wonderland of Vatnajökull on this beginner Falljökull Glacier hike from Skaftafell!

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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Skaftafell and embark on a guided hike on the Falljökull Glacier.

Course of events

- Please arrive at the starting point in Skaftafell 20 minutes before the activity start time

- Meet the guide

- Receive glacier equipment and safety briefing

- Bus ride to the glacier

- The glacier hiking adventure begins!

- Explore the Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull (approximately 2 hours)

- Return drive to the original starting point in Skaftafell

Activity requirements

Hiking boots are required for this activity in order to use the glacier equipment.

Meeting point:
Icelandic Mountain Guides Skaftafell Base Camp - Vatnajökull National Park, Skaftafellsvegur, Skaftafell 785, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Danish, French, Italian, Norwegian, German
Included
  • Guide
  • Glacier equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe)
Excluded
  • Parking fee (1000 ISK)
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Hiking boots
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Snack

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Christian S., Germany — 25/09/2022
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The glacier walk was absolutely amazing! With our small group of four people we came very far up. You should definitively see the glacier ice and have this experience if you go to Iceland!

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