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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Experience Easy Glacier Hike

Tour guide explaining glacier features to guests during Blue Ice Experience at Skaftafell.
Falljökull glacier with icy blue crevasses and snow-covered peaks in Iceland.
Hiker traversing icy terrain on Falljökull glacier in Iceland.
Tour guide explaining glacier features to guests during Blue Ice Experience at Skaftafell.

Duration

3 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

    • Enjoy a small-group glacier hike led by a certified expert, complete with all essential gear and safety equipment for an unforgettable icy adventure.

    • Walk atop Vatnajokull, Europe’s largest ice cap, and explore dazzling blue ice formations and deep crevasses.

    • Discover the ever-changing landscape of Falljokull glacier, guided by local experts sharing fascinating glacier insights.

    • Perfect for first-time glacier explorers, no prior experience needed, just a sense of adventure!

    • Small-group Vatnajokull glacier hike

    • Certified glacier expert guide

    • Transfers from Skaftafell

    • Glacier gear & safety equipment

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    • Food and drinks

    • Gratuities/tips

    • Souvenir photos

  • TOTAL DURATION3 hours 30 minutes
    Timeline
    Map
    Skaftafell
    Start point

    Skaftafell

    Falljokull Glacier

    1. Falljokull Glacier

    Free Admission
    1 activity

    Things to do

    Skaftafell
    End point

    Skaftafell

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Bring warm clothing, hiking shoes, and rain gear.

    • It is recommended to dress in layers to adapt to changing weather conditions.

    What’s not allowed

    • This experience is not suitable for children under 10 years.

    • Pregnant women are not permitted to participate.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Each youth must be accompanied by one adult.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

    • All necessary glacier gear and safety equipment will be provided.

    • The activity operates in most weather conditions; in case of severe weather, the experience may be rescheduled or canceled.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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