Beginner Falljökull Glacier Hike in Vatnajökull National Park from Skaftafell

Embark on an easy guided glacier hike on Falljökull Glacier from Skaftafell and discover the beautiful scenery of Vatnajökull National Park!

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From€117
3 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

On this excursion, you'll depart from Skaftafell and embark on an easy glacier hike on Falljökull.

Course of events

- Arrive at the starting point in Skaftafell

- Meet the guide and receive the equipment (crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe)

- Drive to Falljökull Glacier

- Safety briefing and instructions

- The glacier hiking adventure begins!

- Walk across the glacier (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes)

- Return to the starting point in Skaftafell

Special terms

Appropriate hiking boots can be rented on site for an additional 1000 ISK fee.

Meeting point:
Skaftafell Terminal Tour Center, Flugvallarvegur 5, 785 Öræfi, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Guide
  • Glacier equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe)
  • Helmet
Excluded
  • Hiking boots (1000 ISK fee)
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Water