Activity

Glacier Discovery

Söluskálinn í Freysnesi
Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
14 years
Departures
08:00, 09:00, 09:15, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
Overview

Experience the mighty Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe.  On  this extended half-day tour we head higher up on the outlet glacier  Falljökull, named for its incredible blue icefall.

We depart from  our meeting point at Freysnes Service station with all necessary  glacier gear. After a super-jeep ride, which we carbon offset, we put on  our crampons by the glacier’s edge,  grab our ice axe and begin the  ascent over 300 meters up towards the ice fall. Surrounded by blue ice  and peaks carved by glaciers we will have our eyes peeled for crevasses,  moulins, waterfalls and any other fun features that spring up in the  dynamic glacial landscape.

During the hike your guide will tell you about the geography and history of the area, and explain glacial features.

This tour is for those looking for an in-depth glacier experience in Iceland, perfect for those who enjoy long hikes, or just looking for a bit of an adventure.

What to bring:

Hiking boots with ankle support, outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather as well as a hat, gloves (sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended if sunny)

Hiking boots can be rented on location for 1000 ISK.

This tour has a 24h cancellation policy with 100% refund. Please feel free to read more about our cancellation policy here.

Duration
4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
14 years
Departures
08:00, 09:00, 09:15, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
What's included

No surprises at checkout.

Included in your €160
  • We will go to Falljökull glacier on this tour
  • Experience walking on a glacier
  • Local and fully trained glacier guide
  • 4×4 transfer to and from our meeting location
  • Crampons and all safety equipment included
  • Small group size
  • Supporting a small local family company
  • This tour is carbon neutralized
Not included
  • Hiking boots with ankle support, outdoor clothes, gloves, hat, sunglasses recommended if sunny and a small backpack with some drinks and snacks.
  • Let us know if you don´t have hiking boots, you can rent boots from us on location for 1.000 ISK
Meeting point

Meet us at Söluskálinn í Freysnesi.

Where
Söluskálinn í Freysnesi
Departure times
08:00, 09:00, 09:15, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30
Glacier Discovery
4 hours
From €160
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