Skaftafell ice climbing and glacier hike
Activities

Skaftafell ice climbing and glacier hike

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$246.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a guided tour with a glacier expert
  • Climb an ice wall
  • All necessary equipment included in the tour price
What to expect

This unique expedition that combines both glacier hiking and ice climbing is for those who want to experience one of the natural wonders of the earth. You will meet your experienced guide at Skaftafell Information Centre Parking lot and from there you will be driven to the root of Svínafellsjökull, which is an outlet glacier of the Vatnajökull Icecap. The glacier is a part of the tallest mountain range in Iceland, and the highest peak in the country, Hvannadalshnúkur is easily seen from the glacier on a clear sky.

Before stepping on the ice, your guide will gear you up and provide you with the necessary safety equipment needed for this glacier expedition and teach you how it's used. During the glacier walk, you will be exploring the breathtaking ice formations and moulins while learning how they are formed and constantly change. You will also be able to attempt to conquer gravity when you get the chance to climb up the ice walls with ice axes and crampons. You will be in the safe hands of our experienced guides who will make sure the experience will be both safe and enjoyable, giving you instructions on the technical aspects of ice climbing through a step by step approach.

Never been on a glacier walk before? Never used crampons or ice axe? No worries! Experienced guides will teach you all you need to know and have you walking safely on the glacier in no time. Safety equipment and briefings are provided before each tour. Nature is best experienced free of worries! Don't miss this unforgettable experience and let yourself be amazed by the breathtaking scenery while getting to know Svínafellsjökull Glacier, up close and personal.

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What's included
  • check Certified glacier guide
  • check Small group: 6 people max
  • check Mountaineering boots and crampons
  • check Glacier equipment: ropes, helmet, harness, and ice axe
  • check Coffee or tea
What's not included
  • x_not_included Warm clothes (first layer)
  • x_not_included Waterproof clothing (second layer)
  • x_not_included Gloves and hat
Where

Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell, West of Hofgardur, Hof, Iceland

Meeting point:
The meeting point is at "Troll Expeditions Skaftafell ”. Put it on Google Maps to find the right directions.
What to remember
  • This tour is suitable for both single travelers and families
  • The minimum age for participation is 12 years
  • Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once denim gets wet it spreads moisture and takes a long time to dry, leaving the wearer cold
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Provider
Troll Expeditions
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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