Adventurous Vatnajökull Glacier Exploration - Full Day Hike

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About the Activity
Pricing and Availability
Inclusions & Exclusions
More Activities in Skaftafell
Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
Language And Guide
Ticket Details
Cancellation & Refunds
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About the Activity

On this adventurous day, you will hike beyond the crowds to explore further reaches of an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. •Lowest guest to guide ratio (4:1) on the market, meaning we can deliver high quality adventures. •You'll venture through more difficult routes than typical tours and get into areas that larger groups cannot. •You'll be informed on the surrounding nature and landscape formation by experienced and knowledgeable guides. You'll be sure to have a newfound love of glaciers.

24 hours

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Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Use of equipment : Other.

1-2 days before your trip, we'll get in touch to give you a weather & expected conditions report.

Pre-trip communication with your guide on Whats-app/Email

Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch

Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water

Use of equipment : Other.

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Travel Itinerary

This trip operates with a max. of 4 max. per guide. We will meet at Freysnes Gas Station where you have the chance to use the bathroom and buy snacks, you'll follow us for a short drive to a glacier car park, where we'll get you equipped with the appropriate safety gear. From the car park we'll take a short walk on a trail to the front of the glacier where we'll put on our equipment and go through safety instructions. Once on the glacier we'll walk through easy terrain to get you familiar with all the necessary techniques to progress throughout the trip. Once familiar and confident with the equipment and their use, we'll begin to move through steeper and more adventurous terrain beyond the crowds. Here, you will see your guide at work, fixing anchors, fixing ropes and cutting steps to make your journey through these areas very safe. Throughout the day you'll get many opportunities to take photos, learn about the natural history of Vatnajökull, Europe's most voluminous ice cap. More specifically, we love to talk about geology, glaciology, recent glacier changes and what the future looks like in a world of climate change. View Location

Activity Locations

Vatnajokull Glacier, Iceland

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Vatnajokull National ParkIceland

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Vatnajokull, Iceland

Skaftafell National ParkIceland, 785

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Freysnes Gas Station (Black and Pink building) -Your guide/s will have gold/yellow uniform waiting by the front entrance of the building.View Location

End point

Freysnes Gas Station (Black and Pink building) -Your guide/s will have gold/yellow uniform waiting by the front entrance of the building.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketTo learn more about us & the trip head to ice-guardians.com

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Reykjavik time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Ice Guardians IcelandCreated on 05 Oct 2022Created on 18 Sep 2024

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