Skaftafell winter wonderland 5-hour hike
Activities

Skaftafell winter wonderland 5-hour hike

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$155.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore hidden areas of the glacier
  • Learn about the mysterious nature and geology of Iceland
  • An unforgettable experience
What to expect

Your adventure will begin at the meeting point at Skaftafell Terminal where you will meet your highly qualified and friendly glacier hiking guide. They will give a short safety briefing and provide you with all of the equipment necessary for your hiking adventure, including helmets, crampons, harness, and ice axes.

After a short ride, you’ll immerse yourself in the glacier and begin a short hike to the ice cap. Once there, your guide will explain how to get geared up and what the safest practices to walk on a glacial surface. Once you have your crampons and all necessary equipment on it’s time to take to the ice and begin this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

As you get into the glacier outlet, the majestic features of the natural world will amaze you. Falljökull is a glacial tongue from Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier with its name translating to “The falling glacier”. The icefall in the area is unique on earth and the further you get, the more it will blow your mind. The out-worldly scenery is comprised of the ice formations in the area: deep crevasses, pale moulins, and even ice sculptures.

The further you continue exploring, the more beautiful the view will get. Since you're going to be so high up, you will be able to observe panoramas over Skaftafell National Park, which has gained fame in the last years for being the location for many films and shows. During your expedition, your glacier guide will let you know how glaciers are formed and what are the dangers. You will also learn about the consequences of global warming and their future.

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What's included
  • check Certified Glacier Guide
  • check Small Group (10 people max)
  • check Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe
  • check Coffee or tea
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hiking boots (available for rent on location)
  • 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. You can look up Troll Expeditions Skaftafell on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving directions.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • The minimum age for participation is 12 years

Know in advance:

  • This tour is suitable for both single travelers and families
  • 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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