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Note that the recent volcanic activity in Iceland is not causing any issues with arriving and departing from Iceland.
All regular tours and activities are operating as scheduled with the exception of Blue Lagoon visits and Reykjanes tours. The volcanic activity is limited to an area on the Reykjanes peninsula, with no effects on the capital area or other areas in Iceland.
In the case of any cancellations due to Blue Lagoon closures or other interruptions, a full refund will be provided.
Tour Operator: Iceguide 4h 30m Travel method:   Other / Non-Travel Region / Starts from: Southeast

Glacier hike Skaftafell

Glacier hike Skaftafell

In this glacier hike we hike on Falljökull, which is one of Vatnajökull´s outlet glaciers. Total tour duration is about 4-4 ½ hours. The meeting point is Skaftafell Terminal https://goo.gl/maps/EKEpP6gZDA2wM6zo6

The tour includes a 25 min drive to the roots of Falljökull glacier. The hike to the glacier's edge takes about 15.min. Before heading onto the ice we will gear up the crampons, harness and with ice axe we head on.

Falljökull glacier hike offers spectacular glacier view and unique opportunities to get up close to the actual icefall, rugged glacier crevasses and blue ice.




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16 Minimum age: 16 years
Moderate
Free cancellation until 2 days before the departure
Cancellation fees:
+2 days - No charge
<2 days - 100% of total reservation value
Attractions
Glaciers Skaftafell
What is included

Included

Guided Glacier Hike

  • Transportation
  • Certified Glacier Guide
  • Specialized Glacier Gear
  • All Necessary Safety Equipment
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Ice axe
Important information
  • Base layer (shirt and long johns) synthetic or wool, mid layer such as good sweater, wool or fleece.
  • Mid layer such as fleece jacket, thick wool garment, prima-loft jacket or similar. Second mid layer can be added for colder days. Hiking pants, fleece or soft shell or similar.
  • Waterproof breathable jacket like Gore-tex jacket and pants or similar.
  • Good thermal headwear and gloves
  • Socks, synthetic or wool.
  • Small backpack (Can be handy to carry camera, rain gear and all extras).
  • Good hiking boots are essential.The boots should be high enough to provide good ankle support.
  • Regular street shoes or sneakers are not appropriate shoe wear for this trip!
  • Jeans are not accepted for our glacier tours!
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