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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

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The Vatnajökull glacier ranks among Iceland’s top natural attractions, but exploring the icy terrain without a guide is dangerous. On this half-day tour, delve into the Skaftafell National Park with a certified guide and discover a world of ice formations and deep crevasses. With all the necessary safety equipment included, enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group
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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group

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Many glacier tours in Vatnajökull National Park require travelers to walk from the parking lot to the glacier terminus, eating into their time on the ice. On this tour, maximize your time on Falljökull glacier by traveling as near as possible in a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Explore moulins, crevasses, and other formations in the company of an Association of Icelandic Mountain Guides-certified guide.
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  • 3 hours
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$125.00
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Vatnajokull Small Group Glacier Hike From Skaftafell
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Vatnajokull Small Group Glacier Hike From Skaftafell

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Trek deep into the Skaftafell National Park and marvel at Iceland’s beauty on this adventurous 5-hour glacier hike. Travel by bus into the Skaftafell National Park as a guide sheds light on the region’s geology. Pull on your hiking gear and head along rugged trails to the tongue of the Virkisjökull Glacier — widely considered the park’s most impressive feature. Along the way, discover the crevasses, ice caves and waterfalls for which the region is famous and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.
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  • 5 hours
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Skaftafell Adventure Tour - 5-Hour Expedition

Skaftafell Adventure Tour - 5-Hour Expedition

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Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Iceland's Skaftafell National Park on this extended glacier hiking tour, which allows more time on this glacier than most other tours. As you hike over the ice, past deep crevasses, pale moulins, and ice sculptures, and take in panoramic views over the park, your guide shares insights into glaciers, how they are formed and impacted by climate change. Includes all necessary safety gear.
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  • 5 hours
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Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
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Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

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Hike along the Svínafellsjökull Glacier and climb a blue ice wall on this half-day experience from Skaftafell. Suitable for beginners, the hike combines expert tuition and safety briefings with spectacular mountain scenery. Take in the glacial sights as you climb and hike, and learn about the ice formations as you go. Even better, all equipment is included, so you don't need to bring a thing.
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  • 4 hours
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Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell

Small Group Glacier Wonders Adventure From Skaftafell

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Discover one of the gems of southern Iceland on this glacier hike in Skaftafell National Park. Head from Skaftafell to the edge of the spectacular Vatnajokull glacier. Learn how to use your climbing equipment, then hike out through the glacier valley and up onto the ice. Follow your guide on a route past open crevasses and frozen ice-caves, and admire breathtaking views over the landscape beyond. During your family-friendly trip, learn how glaciers are formed and marvel at the scale of the mighty glacier.
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  • 4 hours
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Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell
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Half-Day Vatnajokull Glacier Small Group Tour from Skaftafell

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Enjoy a safe and stress-free visit to Vatnajökull Glacier with this guided half-day tour. No need to worry if you’ve never been hiking near glaciers before, as a harness, crampons, and an ice axe are provided, and a teacher shows you how to use the gear. During the trip, visit Vatnajokull Glacier, and spend time exploring the icefall of Falljökull.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
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Small-Group 3.5 Hour Blue Ice Experience in Vatnajökull National Park

Small-Group 3.5 Hour Blue Ice Experience in Vatnajökull National Park

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The Skaftafell-Vatnajökull National Park is home to Europe’s largest glacier and the icy landscapes offer a dramatic backdrop for a hiking adventure. This guided glacier hike across Falljökull Glacier ensures a personalized experience, with a small group of up to 15 participants, and full instruction provided.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike

Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike

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Head out on a thrilling ice adventure to the Skaftafell Ice Cave from Hofn. Traverse Europe’s largest glacier, and Iceland’s highest mountain range, to reach the entrance of the ice cave. Admire the beauty of the natural landmarks with its blue walls and ice formations as you venture inside the cave with your guide and ice picking equipment.
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  • 4 hours
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Small Group Day Tour to Lakagigar volcano by Super Jeep from Klaustur

Small Group Day Tour to Lakagigar volcano by Super Jeep from Klaustur

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The Laki Craters are famous for their beauty, but getting there is famously difficult. A guided Jeep tour makes it possible to see the craters safely, with all transportation provided by specialty Jeeps engineered for Iceland’s rugged environment. After a hike through the glaciers, continue on a second hike to the  Tjarnargígur pond crater, explore hidden waterfalls, and visit the beautiful Fjadrargljufur Canyon before returning to your Kirkjubæjarklaustur hotel.
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  • 8 hours
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Sightseeing flight over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell Terminal

Sightseeing flight over black sands and riverbeds from Skaftafell Terminal

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Embark on a photogenic aerial tour over Iceland's coastline and Skeiðarársandur glacier. Go over the flight plan with your pilot before soaring over the plains covered in black sand and ash that span the entire area. Fly over the massive outlet that drains water from Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest ice cap before landing.
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  • 45 minutes
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5-hour Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell
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5-hour Glacier Adventure From Skaftafell

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The Svínafellsjökull glacier is part of Europe’s largest glacier and the icy landscapes offer a dramatic backdrop for a hiking adventure. This morning or afternoon guided glacier hike in the Skaftafell-Vatnajökull National Park ensures a personalized experience, with a small group of up to eight participants, and full instruction provided.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
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Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Half-Day Tour from Skaftafell
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Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Half-Day Tour from Skaftafell

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This demanding hiking tour offers a chance to explore an Icelandic glacier, inside and out. The challenging half-day tour takes you from Skaftafell National Park Base Camp to the Falljökull outlet glacier, a dramatic landscape of deep ice crevasses. A trek across the glacier tongue will lead you to a stunning natural ice cave that is only accessible with an experienced glacier guide.
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  • 5 hours 30 minutes
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Full Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hike

Full Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hike

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On this adventurous day, you will hike beyond the crowds to explore further reaches of an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull. We deliver the lowest guest to guide ratio (4:1) on the market, meaning we can deliver high quality hikes that involve more adventure. You could end up discovering temporary features on the glacier that you and no one else has ever ventured into or getting into tight places that larger groups cannot. You'll be informed on the surrounding nature and landscape formation by experienced and knowledgeable guides to make the experience more meaningful and giving you a newfound love of glaciers.
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  • 8 hours
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Ice Cave Tour

Ice Cave Tour

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Capture gorgeous photos of one of earth’s most remarkable phenomena: the blue ice caves of Vatnajökull National Park. Exploring in a group no larger than 13, with a guide and a helmet for safety’s sake, travel from Jökulsárlón to the cave in a rugged 4WD, then explore the eerie underground landscapes. Choose between a range of departure times to suit your schedule and the daylight.
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  • 30 minutes
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Glacier Hike and Kayaking Combination

Glacier Hike and Kayaking Combination

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This is a great pick for adventurous travelers. Combine glacier hiking and kayaking in a day to save time and make the most of your time in Iceland. First, go on a scenic hike to a glacier lagoon with a guide to take care of the navigating. Then, paddle along a glacier lake where you can hike on glacier ice. No need to worry about buying specialist gear, as a drysuit, packraft, paddle, and personal flotation device are provided.
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  • 5 hours
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Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón

Natural Blue Ice Cave Tour of Vatnajökull Glacier from Jökulsárlón

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Go on a memorable adventure on this guided trip to an ice cave in Vatnajökull National Park, and let your driver manage a Jeep ride from Jökulsárlón to the base of Vatnajökull. Once you arrive, you are given all the equipment you need—crampons and helmets—to walk on the glacier and enter the cave safely. Then, learn about the history of the caves and their seasonal changes, and be able to choose to explore the cave on your own or with a guide.
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  • 3 hours
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Small Group Glacier Hiking & Ice Caving Tour Inside Vatnajokull Glacier

Small Group Glacier Hiking & Ice Caving Tour Inside Vatnajokull Glacier

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The Vatnajökull glacier is widely considered the jewel in Skaftafell National Park’s crown, but the icy terrain holds hidden dangers. On this ice-caving tour, hike around and beneath the Vatnajökull glacier with your certified guide, and explore millions of years of natural geology. With crampons and safety equipment included, enjoy uninterrupted views over the icy landscapes for which Iceland is famous.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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Ultimate Sightseeing Flight from Skaftafell

Ultimate Sightseeing Flight from Skaftafell

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Embark on a photogenic aerial tour Landmannalaugar, Vatnajökull glacier, Grímsvötn eruption site, Lakagígar and more. Go over the flight plan with your pilot, and take off over the area, observing the steam blowing from the lake on top of the glacier, massive volcanic craters, countless mountains and valleys, and Iceland’s Highlands.
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  • 1 hour 15 minutes
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Extra Small-Group Glacier Walk in Skaftafell National Park

Extra Small-Group Glacier Walk in Skaftafell National Park

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Journey into Skaftafell National Park and enjoy a more personalized experience of one of Vatnajökull's outlet glaciers. This small-group tour is limited to just eight people so you can be sure of your guide's full attention as you embark on a walk across the glacier, admiring its deep crevasses and narrow ridges as you explore.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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Ice Climbing Captured - Professional Photos Included in Iceland

Ice Climbing Captured - Professional Photos Included in Iceland

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We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages along with the smallest group sizes of any glacier tour operator. Every glacier hike through Ice Pic Journeys includes photos from your tour. Each person will receive 2 professionally edited photographs sent via Google Drive within the week after your hike.
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  • 5 hours
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Sightseeing Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites

Sightseeing Flight over Vatnajökull Volcanic Eruption Sites

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Get a unique perspective on Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier, and Grímsvötn, Iceland's most active volcano, on this scenic flight from Skaftafell— with luck, the volcanic crater will blow steam, making for a rare photo opportunity. As you ascend into the air, admire the basalt cliffs surrounding Svartifoss, located in Vatnajökull National Park, and look out for waterfalls.  On the way back, your pilot flies over Grænalón glacier lagoon and Skeiðarárjökull outlet glacier.
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  • 45 minutes
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Private Summer Ice Cave & Ice Climbing - 25 Shot Photo Package

Private Summer Ice Cave & Ice Climbing - 25 Shot Photo Package

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We are the only tour company in Iceland that offers photo packages with every tour. With this activity, you will get to experience both the caves and ice climbing to the fullest for your private group. Each person will receive 25 professionally edited photographs sent via Google Drive within the week after your hike. These include personalised landscapes, portraits, and group shots from your adventure.
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  • 9 hours
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Skaftafell Ice Cave and Glacier Hike - Extra Small Group

Skaftafell Ice Cave and Glacier Hike - Extra Small Group

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Discover Iceland’s icy terrain and venture deep inside an ice cave during this small-group hike. Meet your group at the visitors center and drive as close to the glacial edge as possible. Then gear up, with provided crampons and a helmet, to enjoy your glacial hike to a small ice cave called The Blueberry.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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