Ice Climbing from Skaftafell National Park
Trip difficulty ranges from 2 out of 5 possible.
Ice climbing on the Virkisjökull glacier is truly an amazing experience. Not only will you be climbing in an extraordinary landscape, you will also be conquering gravity. Our step by step approach ensures professional instruction in the form and technical aspects of ice climbing. Whether you are just beginning or looking for improvement, trips are adapted to all skill levels so bring the whole family. No prior experience necessary. We start at 08:30 each day from Skaftafell National Park, where we will provide you with all of the appropriate gear including crampons and technical ice tools. After taking a short drive to Virkisjökull we will gear up on crampons, making our way past unique ice formations and over the crevasse riddled outlet glacier to a wall of ice. This is a safe and fun introduction into the exhilarating world of vertical ice and is sure to be an experience you will never forget!
Details:
Price with pick-up: 13.490 ISK per person.Distance from Reykjavik: 350 km. Duration of trip: approx. 4 hours with transfer, 3 hours on the glacier. Available: 15th May to 1st September. Minimum number of participants is 4 persons. Age limit: 14 years. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good stiff hiking boots are essential! You can rent boots and waterproof clothing should you need it.
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Disclaimer:Guests are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times in accordance with Glacier Guides guidelines and must take proper responsibility for their own safety. Glacier hiking and related activities carry inherent risks and each Guest will be requested by Glacier Guides to sign liability releases and assumptions of risk prior to all excursions.