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Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike

3 hours Southeast IcelandTroll ExpeditionsFree cancellation on most tours

Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike

Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike is a 3 hours experience run by Troll Expeditions in Southeast Iceland, from 14.800 ISK per person. Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going on an expedition onto Falljökull glacier in Skaftafell, Iceland.

14.800 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
Self-Drive
Operator
Troll Expeditions

About this tour

Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going on an expedition onto Falljökull glacier in Skaftafell, Iceland. On this comprehensive glacier tour, you'll learn the basics of glacier hiking and rope work, and your guide will teach you all you want to know about the massive natural phenomena on which you'll be hiking. You will be provided with all the necessary equipment and get to exercise beforehand in a comfortable and safe environment. This tour is for anyone seeking to experience one of the natural wonders of the world. You’ll meet your guide at our Troll expeditions Skaftafell meeting point in Hof, and a short 15-minute drive takes you to the tip of the glacier tongue. Falljökull is part of Skaftafell, the highest mountain range in Iceland. The country's highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur, marks the very top of this glacial giant which in recent times leapt into fame after starring in movies and TV shows, such as Game of Thrones and Oblivion. Once you reach the icecap, you’ll have plenty of time to marvel at the glacier and take in the lonesome howl of the frosty wilderness that gives you and your fellow hikers the feeling of being alone in a vast, empty world of ice and snow; you’ll view massive blocks of millennia-old ice, created when oxygen bubbles are trapped in the snow and compressed by the enormous weight of the glacier; you’ll be able to gaze deep into a glacier moulin, a vertical shaft that can go all the way to the bottom of the glacier, and on a clear day, you'll see Hvannadalshnjúkur and the vast glacier sand expanses that are said to be the largest in the world. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness the lunar ice formations and crevasses of Falljökull glacier.

What’s included

  • - All necessary glacier equipment
  • - Certified Glacier Guide
  • - A taste of pure glacier water
  • - Small group experience
  • - Hot chocolate & coffee
  • - Chocolate bars

What to bring

  • - Warm clothing (first layer), gloves and a hat
  • - Waterproof clothing (second layer)
  • - Good hiking Boots (hard on the sole and tight around the ankle) (available for rent at location or while booking)

Good to know

  • - Minimum age is 8 years old -
  • - Our meeting point is at Troll Expeditons Skaftafell - Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell – Google kort

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Where it starts

Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell, Hof, Iceland

Meeting point: Troll Expeditions Skaftafell. Meet your guide there 20 minutes before departure time., Troll Expeditions Skaftafell, Hof

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How long is Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike?
The tour runs about 3 hours .
When does Skaftafell 3 hours Easy Level Glacier Hike operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 14.800 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.