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A group of hikers on a glacier trail with ice formations in the background. 1
A group of hikers on a snow-covered trail with ice formations in the background. 2
A group of hikers on a glacier with a lake and mountains in the background. 3
Two people in a narrow ice tunnel with a clear blue sky above. 4
A glacier with a rainbow, rocky terrain, and a path. 5
By Melrakki Adventures

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥25,633 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Hike on one of the stunning outlets of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier.
    • Maximize the time spent on ice by driving to the glacier base in a modified 4x4
    • Enjoy an intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 8 participants

Activity location

    • Skaftafell
    • Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Skaftafell Airport, Flugvallarvegur 3, 785 Öræfi, Iceland | There are a lot of tour operators in the area, look out for staff working for 'MELRAKKI ADVENTURES'.
    • Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland

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Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike - high season

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
￥25,633 x 2 Adults￥51,266
Total
Price is ￥51,266
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Certified English-speaking glacier guide
  • Inclusions
    All required glacier equipment
  • Inclusions
    4x4 drive
  • Inclusions
    Free parking
  • Exclusions
    Hiking boots (can be rented on location)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Embark on a small-group tour of Vatnajökull glacier and benefit from an intimate experience with a maximum of 8 participants. After meeting your guide at the meeting point in Skaftatell Airport, get geared up and prepare for your 15-minute 4x4 drive to the base of the Falljökull outlet glacier.
    At the base, step onto the glacier and listen to a quick briefing on how to wear your ice crampons. Then, it's time to begin your glacier hike. Follow your experienced guide through stunning ice formations, moulins, crevasses, and crystal-clear blue pools.
    Spend up to 120 minutes exploring the unique landscape of the glacier. Witness breathtaking views, listen to interest local anecdotes, and have your photo taken against this stunning natural landscape before heading back to the 4x4. Get dropped off back at the meeting point at the end of your hike.

Location

Activity location

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    • Skaftafell
    • Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Skaftafell Airport, Flugvallarvegur 3, 785 Öræfi, Iceland | There are a lot of tour operators in the area, look out for staff working for 'MELRAKKI ADVENTURES'.
    • Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland