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Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull

8 hours Southeast IcelandICE PIC JourneysFree cancellation on most tours

Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull

Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull is a 8 hours experience run by ICE PIC Journeys in Southeast Iceland, from 250.000 ISK per person. Embark on an unforgettable glacier hike across Vatnajökull, followed by a photoshoot at Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon. Then, hop on a Zodiac boat tour to glide past massive icebergs. A full-day adventure packed with Iceland’s most stunning sights!

250.000 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
8 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
8 years
Pickup
Available
Region
Southeast Iceland
Travel by
Mini Bus / Car
Operator
ICE PIC Journeys

About this tour

Embark on an unforgettable glacier hike across Vatnajökull, followed by a photoshoot at Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon. Then, hop on a Zodiac boat tour to glide past massive icebergs. A full-day adventure packed with Iceland’s most stunning sights!

Note that the order of the tour depends on the availability/location of the Zodiac Boat Tour. We can switch the glacier hike in the afternoon.

At the end of your tour, we will edit your photos and you will get a photo package within 14 days via a downloadable drive as the perfect souvenir to remember your epic adventure by!

What’s included

  • Private Group
  • Certified Glacier Guide and Professional Photographer
  • Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons
  • 10 Shot Photo Package Included Per Person The package includes portraits, action, landscapes, and glacier hike shots but no photos of Zodiac Cruise
  • Upgradable/add on to 6 hour Ice Climbing with glacier hike (so 10 hours instead) for additional 150,000 ISK for 1-4 PAX

What to bring

  • ✓ Water Bottle ( Recommended) – You will have many spots to fill it up with glacier water.
  • ✓ Proper Seasonal Clothing – Warm layers for freezing or wet conditions. Warm hat and gloves.
  • ✓ Waterproof Jacket – Rentals are available under extras.
  • ✓ Waterproof Pants – Rentals are available under extras.
  • ✓ Hiking Boots – Water resistant is preferred. Rentals are available under extras.

Good to know

  • This tour involves roughly 2 hours of total hiking. The first half of the terrain is very flat yet rocky and is relatively easy for a person of average fitness. The second half is hiking on the glacier which goes up a gradual incline for about 20 minutes. The overall hike is rated as easy with some areas of moderate exercise.
  • This Bespoke Experience can be upgradable/add on to 6 hour Ice Climbing with glacier hike (so 10 hours instead) for additional 150,000 ISK for 1-4 PAX
  • Photo packages may sometimes take more or less than 14 days to edit. This is just our average turnaround time.

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Where it starts

Ice Pic Journeys, í Hornafirði, Höfn, Iceland

Meeting point: Ice Pic Journey, Ice Pic Journey, í Hornafirði, Jökulsárlón, Glacier Lagoon, , Höfn í Hornafirði

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Frequently
asked
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How long is Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull?
The tour runs about 8 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 250.000 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 8 years old.