Glacier Hiking from Skaftafell and Glacier Lagoon Boat ride
Trip difficulty ranges from 2-3 out of 5 possible.
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The Glacier Grand Slam is our most popular glacier trip and for a good reason, you will visit the most breathtaking and inspiring nature that Vatnajökull National Park has to offer. We will take a short drive through the wide open landscapes to the moraines created by the retreat of the glacier.
After a short walk through the contrasting landscape of green moss and black stones we will arrive at the front of the glacier tongue where we will gear up on crampons. With your glacier guide leading the way you will soon be walking on ice and learning about the many interesting features of the glacier as you make your way towards the awe-inspiring icefall. Here you will witness up close how the ancient ice stoically crushes hundreds of meters off the mountaintops as it crawls in slow motion towards the ocean.
After our exploration we will drive to the world famous Jökulsárlon glacier lagoon where you will take a boat ride among enormous icebergs with Europe´s largest glacier mass in the background. We will take an amazing 30-40 minute boat ride on the strange looking “amphibious” wheeled boats and glide among numerous large icebergs as the Jökulsárlon guide explains the history and formation of the lagoon.
This is surely the ultimate ICEland adventure, filled with exploration, adventure and truly unforgettable views.
Guaranteed departures everyday at 09:00 AM from May 15th – September 15th. Free pick up from Skaftafell National Park, Hotel Skaftafell and the camping grounds at Svínafell.
If you depart with us from Skaftafell National Park please be there 15 min before departure, at 8:45.
Details:
Price: 14.990 ISK per person.
Included: pick up from Skaftafell campsite, Hotel Skaftafell and Svinafell campside, glacier hike (Glacier Explorer), glacier gear, glacier lagoon boat ride and a warm waffle.
Distance from Reykjavik: 330 km / 205 miles.
Duration of trip: approx. 8 hours with transfer.
Available: 15ht of May to 15th of September (depending on weather).
Minimum: 2 persons.
Age limit: 15 years.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended!
You can rent hiking shoes and waterproof clothing should you need them. Please refer to our Equipment List for further details.
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Please call 354-659-7000 for booking and further information.
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 actions. Glacier hiking and related activities carry inherent risks and each Guest may be requested by Glacier Guides to sign a liability release and assumption of risk prior to certain excursions.