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Glacier Discovery

4 hours Southeast IcelandLocal Guide of VatnajökullFree cancellation on most tours

Glacier Discovery

Glacier Discovery is a 4 hours experience run by Local Guide of Vatnajökull in Southeast Iceland, from 21.900 ISK per person. 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.

21.900 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
4 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
14 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
Southeast Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Local Guide of Vatnajökull

About this tour

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 .

What’s included

  • 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

What to bring

  • 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

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Where it starts

Skaftafell

Meeting point: Söluskálinn í Freysnesi, Freysnes, Skaftafell

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Glacier Discovery?
The tour runs about 4 hours .
When does Glacier Discovery operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 21.900 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 14 years old.