Vatnajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Cave Adventure - Small Group

4.3
(95 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience this exciting hiking and ice caving adventure of the Vatnajökull Glacier in Skaftafell National Park! As you arrive at the park, you will meet your professional glacier guide who will lead the way to some of Vatnajökull Glacier‘s spectacular ice caves and tell you all there is to know about the area. This tour includes bus transport to the glaciers edge, and hiking for approximately 4.5 km. You will be provided with specialized glacier crampons for walking on the ice as well as helmets and ice axes. Sturdy hiking boots are required for this adventure. Waterproof clothing and hiking boots are available to rent for a small fee.

What's Included

Glacier hike & ice cave adventure
Specialized glacier equipment (glacier crampons, walking ice axe, harness, helmet)
Small group experience
Certified glacier guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Clothing. Waterproof pants, jacket and hiking boots available to rent for a small fee

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp)

The meeting point for this tour is at the Arctic Adventures Booking Hut in Skaftafell National park. Skaftafell is located in approx 327km (203 miles) distance from Reykjavik.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This Ice caving and glacier hiking adventure tour take place on the mighty Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. The cave you visit on this tour is located quite high up on the glacier so a glacier hike is needed in order to reach it adding even more value to the whole glacier experience giving you two activities in one.

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in cold weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 8 years old and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
  • We provide all safety gear. Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
  • Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory for this adventure (rentals available for a fee)
  • This tour is rated as easy, but guests should be prepared to hike ~3km over uneven terrain.
Supplied by Arctic Adventures

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Caving
Small Group
Excellent Quality
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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