Beginner Falljökull Glacier Hiking Excursion in Vatnajökull National Park from Skaftafell

Discover the rugged beauty of Iceland and marvel at its stunning glaciers and mountains on this glacier hiking tour from Skaftafell!

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From€97
3 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Hof near Skaftafell (please arrive 20 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe)

- 15-minute scenic transfer to the Falljökull Glacier

- Arrival

- Introduction to glacier hiking, rope work, and equipment use

- The adventure begins!

- Hiking on the Falljökull Glacier

- Return to the original departure point in Hof near Skaftafell

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time.

This glacier hiking excursion's difficulty level is labelled as 'easy'.

Meeting point:
Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, 785, Hof, Iceland
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Ice axe
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm and windproof outerlayers
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hiking boots
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera