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Blue Ice Experience

Blue Ice Experience

Blue Ice Experience

3 hours and 30 minutes

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The original glacier hike tour in Iceland!

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On this easy Glacier Walk, you will explore the stunning Falljökull glacier tongue. Falljökull is one of the most stunning outlet glaciers extending from the mighty Vatnajökull ice cap, Europe's largest glacier.

The adventure begins in Skaftafell where you will meet your experienced glacier guide. He will prepare you for the excursion with all the necessary glacier equipment. After a short ride on the Glacier Bus, you reach the glacier. You will walk through a wonderland of glacial ice sculptures, meandering through ice ridges and the deep crevasses of the glacier. On the way, your guide will teach you all about the history and geology of the Icelandic glaciers.

After spending roughly 2-hours on the glacier, it's time to head back to Skaftafell. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit this glacial wonderland!

What's included?

Guiding services

Glacier gear

safety equipment

What do I need to bring?

Warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots. Hiking boots can be rented

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

Meeting point:

Skaftafell Base Camp - Vatnajökull National Park

Skaftafellsvegur, 785 Skaftafell, IS

Please note

Meeting point at Icelandic Mountain Guides Sales Lodge (next to the National Park Visitor Center) 20 min. prior to departure

More Info

Experience type: Day tour / activity

Booking in advance: Can be booked until last minute

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Know before you go: Minimum age of participants is: 10

Categories: Sightseeing, Glacier hiking, Outdoor

Live tour guide: English

Description

Map

The original glacier hike tour in Iceland!

Details


On this easy Glacier Walk, you will explore the stunning Falljökull glacier tongue. Falljökull is one of the most stunning outlet glaciers extending from the mighty Vatnajökull ice cap, Europe's largest glacier.

The adventure begins in Skaftafell where you will meet your experienced glacier guide. He will prepare you for the excursion with all the necessary glacier equipment. After a short ride on the Glacier Bus, you reach the glacier. You will walk through a wonderland of glacial ice sculptures, meandering through ice ridges and the deep crevasses of the glacier. On the way, your guide will teach you all about the history and geology of the Icelandic glaciers.

After spending roughly 2-hours on the glacier, it's time to head back to Skaftafell. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit this glacial wonderland!

What's included?

Guiding services

Glacier gear

safety equipment

What do I need to bring?

Warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots. Hiking boots can be rented

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

Meeting point:

Skaftafell Base Camp - Vatnajökull National Park

Skaftafellsvegur, 785 Skaftafell, IS

Please note

Meeting point at Icelandic Mountain Guides Sales Lodge (next to the National Park Visitor Center) 20 min. prior to departure

More Info

Experience type: Day tour / activity

Booking in advance: Can be booked until last minute

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Know before you go: Minimum age of participants is: 10

Categories: Sightseeing, Glacier hiking, Outdoor

Live tour guide: English

Description

Map

The original glacier hike tour in Iceland!

Details


On this easy Glacier Walk, you will explore the stunning Falljökull glacier tongue. Falljökull is one of the most stunning outlet glaciers extending from the mighty Vatnajökull ice cap, Europe's largest glacier.

The adventure begins in Skaftafell where you will meet your experienced glacier guide. He will prepare you for the excursion with all the necessary glacier equipment. After a short ride on the Glacier Bus, you reach the glacier. You will walk through a wonderland of glacial ice sculptures, meandering through ice ridges and the deep crevasses of the glacier. On the way, your guide will teach you all about the history and geology of the Icelandic glaciers.

After spending roughly 2-hours on the glacier, it's time to head back to Skaftafell. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit this glacial wonderland!

What's included?

Guiding services

Glacier gear

safety equipment

What do I need to bring?

Warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots. Hiking boots can be rented

Cancellation policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

Meeting point:

Skaftafell Base Camp - Vatnajökull National Park

Skaftafellsvegur, 785 Skaftafell, IS

Please note

Meeting point at Icelandic Mountain Guides Sales Lodge (next to the National Park Visitor Center) 20 min. prior to departure

More Info

Experience type: Day tour / activity

Booking in advance: Can be booked until last minute

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Know before you go: Minimum age of participants is: 10

Categories: Sightseeing, Glacier hiking, Outdoor

Live tour guide: English