Glacier Hiking and Caving in Vatnajökull from Skaftafell

Enjoy glacier hiking and caving on the Falljökull glacier, in the heart of Vatnajökull National Park!

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From€142
4 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide at the Arctic Adventures base in Skaftafell

- 20-minute drive with the guide to the foot of the Falljökull glacier

- Briefing on the activity, safety instructions and equipment

- 5-minute approach walk to the glacier

- Glacier hike for around 1 ~ 1.5 hours and caving in an ice cave for around 30 minutes

- 5-minute walk back to the vehicle, de-equipping, return to the base and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Hiking boots must be worn: it will not be possible to add the crampons required for the activity to other footwear.

It is very important to wear warm clothing, preferably waterproof, so that you can enjoy the excursion to the full.

Special terms

This tour is highly dependent on weather conditions (including temperature, safety, and accessibility). Ice caves must be treated with the utmost respect in regards to the ceiling being supportive along with other factors.

Please give yourself plenty of time to drive from Reykjavík: in good conditions, the journey takes approx. 4.5 hours without stops, but with poor weather or road conditions, the journey will take longer.

Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Meeting point:
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp - Booking Office), 785 Skaftafell, Iceland
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Guide
  • All the equipment for the excursion
Excluded
  • Transfer
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm outdoor clothing
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Hiking boot
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Bottle of water