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A glacier with people hiking on its surface. 1
A glacier with crevasses and a person standing on a ridge. 2
A glacier with a person standing on a peak. 3
A group of people wearing helmets and backpacks, standing on a snowy mountain with a glacier in the background. 4
A glacier landscape with a parking area marked as 4x4. 5
By Local Guide of Vatnajokull

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Overview

    • Hike on the Falljökull Glacier inside Vatnajökull National Park
    • Feel the thrill of hiking through the unique glacier features
    • 4x4 transfer for less walking duration towards the edge of the glacier
    • Learning about the geology of glaciers and history of the local area

Activity location

    • Skaftafell
    • Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Iceland | Freysnes Orkan/Shell gas station.
    • Svínafell, Iceland

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional glacier guide
  • Inclusions
    Crampons, ice-axe, harness, and helmet
  • Inclusions
    4x4 ride to and from the glacier
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Proper hiking boots with ankle support are required. Participants who do not arrive with suitable footwear may be refused participation for safety reasons. Appropriate boots may be available on location.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Prams, Intoxication, Unaccompanied minors
    • Not suitable for: Children under 14 years, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Discover the natural beauty of Iceland on a thrilling hike that takes you through crevices and icefalls of the Falljökull glaciers located inside the Vatnajökull National Park.

    Meet your guides, hop on the 4X4 ride that takes you to the edge of the glacier, saving us 20 minutes of walking from the main glacier car park and start your journey through picturesque landscapes and up to the base of Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the vast Vatnajökull ice cap.

    Get a unique perspective of the glacier as you drive into the glacier valley. Once inside, you will learn how to use crampons and have a short safety briefing before embarking up onto the ice.

    Spend the next 3 hours hiking through the stunning icefall, which Falljökull is famous for. Look closely and be amazed by the fascinating features of the ice.

    Learn about the geology, geography, and history of the local area as you are led to the highest point to marvel at the unforgettable views of the glacier valley.

    This tour is perfect for those who have been on a glacier before or those who enjoy long hikes, but novices looking for a bit of adventure are also welcomed on the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Skaftafell
    • Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Iceland | Freysnes Orkan/Shell gas station.
    • Svínafell, Iceland