Ice Climbing and Falljökull Glacier Hiking Excursion in Vatnajökull National Park from Skaftafell

Calling all adventurers - this glacier hiking and ice climbing excursion in Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park is as thrilling as it gets!

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From€198
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the departure point in Hof near Skaftafell

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Scenic transfer to the Falljokull Glacier

- Arrival

- The adventure begins!

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

- Introduction to ice climbing, ice climbing techniques, and ice climbing equipment

- Glacier hike to the climbing site

- Ice climbing!

- Break

- Return to the original departure point in Hof near Skaftafell

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.

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

Special terms

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

This ice climbing and glacier hiking excursion is labelled as a 'moderate' difficulty level.

Meeting point:
Troll Expeditions Skaftafell: West of Hofgardur, 785, Hof, Iceland
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Instructor/guide
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Ice axes
  • Hiking boots
  • Climbing equipment
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Wind and waterproof outer layers
  • Hiking boots
  • Warm underlayers
  • Wool socks
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera