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Two glaciers in one day, and one of them is a glacier most visitors never see! While other tours stick to the standard route on Falljökull, this hike takes you across it to reach Virkisjökull (''Fortress Glacier''), a remote, secluded glacier hidden from view. You'll spend 3.5 to 4 hours on the ice, visiting a quiet glacier valley framed by towering ice formations, dramatic icefalls, and striking basalt columns, with sweeping views of Öræfajökull, Iceland's highest peak. It's the longer, wilder, more remote alternative to a standard Skaftafell glacier hike, built for travellers who want to leave the crowds behind.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us at the Arctic Adventures hut in Skaftafell National Park, just down the path from the Skaftafell Visitor Centre. Guests can park in the Skaftafell Visitor Parking Lot - a short walk from our hut.
Itinerary
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Falljökull (Pass by)
You'll step onto Falljökull, the "Falling Glacier," and your guide will lead you across its lower ice, teaching you how to read the surface and move safely between crevasses
Admission ticket free -
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After crossing Falljökull, you'll continue onto Virkisjökull, meaning "Fortress Glacier" where most of the hike takes place. This is the quiet, secluded part of the tour: roughly 3.5-4 hours walking through a glacier valley framed by dramatic icefalls, towering ice formations, and striking basalt columns, with views opening up to Öræfajökull, Iceland's highest peak.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
Skaftafell National Park (Pass by)
The tour departs from our hut in Skaftafell National Park. From here, enjoy a scenic drive in our 4x4 bus to the edge of the glacier.
Admission ticket free -
Vatnajokull Glacier (Pass by)
Falljökull and Virkisjökull are two outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajökull.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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