Demanding Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Half-Day Tour from Skaftafell

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Adult (16-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 8

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Demanding Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Half-Day Tour from Skaftafell

2 Adults x $225.00

$450.00

Approx Total

$450.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Certified glacier guide
Use of glacier gear

Snacks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities
Parking Fees

Overview

Please note that is is a demanding tour with 5 hours of hike. Getting to the Ice Cave is very challenging, but the reward is equally great! On this tour, you will go further than other glacier hiking tours go. You will traverse the Falljökull outlet glacier and visit a unique and natural ice cave, only accessible to those in the company of an experienced glacier guide. With a maximum group size of 8 participants, we can guarantee an amazing and personal experience on the glacier. The tour begins at Skaftafell Base Camp where you will board the Glacier Bus, taking you to the glacier terminal face. You will be fitted with all necessary glacier gear, free of charge. After a short hike to the edge of the glacier, you start your way traversing the magnificent glacier tongue, full of deep crevasses, amazing ice formations and deep water cauldrons. When you reach the cave, you will have enough time to get all the photos you want, before you head back over the glacier to the bus.

Meeting points

Be at location 20 minutes before departure. The meeting point is at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp, located on the campsite in Skaftafell, next to the visitor centre.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Skaftafell National Park

The tour departs from Skaftafell National Park, where the Glacier Bus will transport travelers to the glacier.

30 minutes
N/A

Here, you will go on a glacier walk and visit a natural ice cave.

4 hours

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
This is not suitable for travelers with average/moderate fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with moderate physical fitness level

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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