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Glacier Hike Captured in Skaftafell

3 hours Southeast IcelandICE PIC JourneysFree cancellation on most tours

Glacier Hike Captured in Skaftafell

Glacier Hike Captured in Skaftafell is a 3 hours experience run by ICE PIC Journeys in Southeast Iceland, from 19.000 ISK per person. One of the most popular tours is glacier hiking photoshoot . Your guide will drive you to Falljökull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure.

19.000 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
3 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
8 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
Southeast Iceland
Travel by
Mini Bus / Car
Operator
ICE PIC Journeys

About this tour

One of the most popular tours is glacier hiking photoshoot . Your guide will drive you to Falljökull Glacier via a super jeep to begin your adventure. After a hike through an alien-like glacial tundra, we will arrive at the edge of the glacier where your guide will assist you in putting your crampons on.

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

Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional 175,000 ISK per group (max 6 pax) and would automatically make it a private tour. Pickup time would be 7 am from your accommodation and the duration of the tour would change to approx. 15 hours. When this option is available it will be visible once you click ‘continue’ at the checkout.

What’s included

  • Certified Glacier Guide and Professional Photographer
  • Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons
  • 2 Shot Photo Package Included (Per Person)
  • Child packages come with 2 photos.
  • Package includes portraits, action, landscapes
  • *All photos will be edited and sent to you within 14 days via Google Drive.

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.
  • – Photo packages may sometimes take more or less than 14 days to edit. This is just our average turnaround time.
  • - We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the start of the tour to use the restrooms.

Where it starts

Meeting point: Skaftafell, Skaftafell Airport, Flugvallarvegur, Öræfi, Iceland, Öræfi

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Frequently
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How long is Glacier Hike Captured in Skaftafell?
The tour runs about 3 hours .
When does Glacier Hike Captured in Skaftafell operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 19.000 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.
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