Canyoning under the Vatnajökull Glacier starting near Höfn

Come canyon under Europe's 2nd largest glacier, Vatnajökull! No experience required, come enjoy Iceland's beautiful nature.

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5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up
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Practical information

- Difficulty rating: 2/5

- 8 participants per 2 guides

Activity requirements

Canyoning experience is NOT necessary. You will be taken through techniques that will be required to get down the canyon safely for the day.

- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions

- Minimum age 12 (the guides have the right to ask for ID for safety reasons, all children must be accompanied by adults for the duration of the trip.)

You should be able to:
- hike with ease up to 5km on uneven ground, in low rolling hill terrain.
- spend 5 hours outdoors with frequent breaks
- swim 20m.
- use your whole body to move freely when scrambling in a river.
- spend ~3 hours in cool water in a wetsuit.

Special terms

- You will be asked to declare any medical conditions to your guide/s that will or could have an impact on a trip.

Meeting point:
Haukafell Campground, 781 Hornafjörður (30mins outside of Höfn)
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • 2 Certified Adventure Guides
  • Hooded 5mm Wetsuit
  • Helmet
  • Neoprene Boots & Gloves
  • Personal Safety Lanyards
  • Coffee, Hot Chocolate or Tea (after)
  • Tasty Icelandic Snack
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Transfers
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Towel
  • Waterproof Phone Case or GoPro/Action Camera
  • Dry Change of Clothes for After
  • Thick Hiking Socks (will get wet)
  • Swimsuit/Slim fitting synthetic sports t-shirt/bra
  • Food
  • Flip flops/Watershoes (walking around campsite)