Outdoor

Skaftafell National Park: Glacier Hike

East Iceland, Iceland
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About this experience

Discover what it feels like to walk on impacted ice on an amazing hike across the outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. Get breathtaking views of the ice-covered peaks of Skaftafell National Park in the epic wilderness of Iceland.

Meet your guide at the meeting point to pick up your crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and helmets. Then, drive by bus to the start of your hike and put on your crampons and steel frames tied to your hiking boots for the amazing adventure ahead.

Spend around 60 to 90 minutes on the ice to see crevasses and deep cracks on the surface. Learn about the vertical shafts known as moulins, formed when melting water finds its way into the fissures and cracks.
Look into small ice tunnels and capture the beautiful blue heart of the ice in the winter. Learn the history of the glacier from your English-speaking guide.

Specifications
  • Rating

    4.7

  • Duration

    3 hour

  • Type of tour

    Individual

  • Destination

    East Iceland

  • Country

    Iceland

  • Type of experience

    Outdoor

  • Best time to visit

    • Spring
    • Autumn
    • Summer
  • Nearby stations

    • Hornafjörður Airport

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