Glacier Hiking Excursion on the Vatnajökull Glacier from Freysnes near Skaftafell

Discover the magnificent Vatnajökull Glacier in Iceland's beloved Vatnajökull National Park!

Glacier Hiking Excursion on the Vatnajökull Glacier | 4 hours

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4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 14 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point in Freysnes (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Scenic transfer to the departure point in Vatnajökull National Park

- Arrival

- Receive your equipment (crampons, helmet, and ice axe)

- Introduction to glacier hiking and equipment use

- The adventure begins!

- Hike to the tip of the glacier

- Glacier hiking!

- Snack break

- Return to the original departure point in Freysnes

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

This activity's difficulty level is listed as 'moderate'.

If you are driving from Reykjavík, the Shell Gas Station in Freysnes is located 320 km (198 miles) east of the capital and is situated near the main highway (number 1), across the road from Hótel Skaftafell.
When driving the ring road from Reykjavík, it is on your right, five minutes after passing a sign for the Skaftafell Nature Reserve.

Meeting point:
Shell Gas Station, Söluskálinn í Freysnesi, Freysnes 785, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Transfers to and from the departure point
  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Hiking boots with ankle support
  • Wind and waterproof outer layers
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Wool socks
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Small backpack
  • Camera