Vatnajökull Glacier Zip-Lining and Hiking Excursion near the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Take your vacation in Iceland to new heights on this adrenaline-filled glacier zip-lining and hiking excursion near the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon!

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From€178
3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon parking lot (please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your certified glacier guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- The adventure begins!

- Scenic transfer to the Vatnajökull Glacier parking lot (30 minutes)

- Arrival

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

- Introduction to glacier hiking and ice-caving along with equipment usage

- 30-minute Hike to the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier

- Arrival

- Put on crampons

- Walk on the Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier to the zip-line area

- Arrival

- Introduction to zip-line and zip-lining safety

- Instructor double-checks equipment

- Zip-lining (x2 per participant)

- Return 30-minute hike to the vehicle

- Transfer back to the original departure point at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon parking lot (30-minute drive)

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition, participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.

Special terms

Please note that this excursion includes 2 hours of glacier hiking at a pace that is customized to the group and the activity's difficulty level is labelled as 'moderate'.

Meeting point:
Ice Pic Journeys, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Parking Lot, í Hornafirði, Jökulsárlón, Glacier Lagoon, 781, Höfn, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Certified Glacier Guide and professional photographer
  • Vatnajökull Glacier transfers
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Climbing equipment
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
  • Winter clothing
  • Parking fees
Do not forget to bring
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Several warm layers of clothing
  • Water resistant hiking boots
  • Thick wool socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Small backpack