Glacier Hiking from Skaftafell and Glacier Lagoon Boat ride
Trip difficulty ranges from 2-3 out of 5 possible.
The Glacier Grand Slam is our most popular glacier hike and for a good reason, you will visit the most breathtaking and inspiring nature that Vatnajökull National Park has to offer. Walk along the Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon and then on to the glacier tongue itself, Fjallsjökull, where you will find yourself surrounded by spectacular ice formations and crevasses. Then take a boat ride on the world famous Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon where you will sail among enormous icebergs with Europe’s largest glacier in the background. All in one easily booked package and including pick up from Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park!
We start each morning at 8:45 from the Service Terminal in Skaftafell and the drive along the south coast will provide you with a view of majestic towering mountains and rugged outlet glaciers that slowly crawl down to the lowlands from the huge Vatnajökull ice cap.
Arriving at the Fjallsárjökull glacier lagoon we gear up and get ready for our adventure. With your glacier guide leading the way along the shores of this seldom visited lagoon you will soon be making your way through a wonderland of towering glacier ice pinnacles and brilliant blue ice.
You will enjoy vast, sweeping, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the amazing crevasse system as well as the steep ice fall high up on the glacier. The trip will provide you with plenty of photo opportunities and the chance to gain a deep understanding of this magnificent glacier, how it is formed and how it continues to change shape every day.
After our exploration our bus will pick us up and drive to Jökulsárlón (Glacier Lagoon). We will take an amazing 30-40 minute boat ride on the strange looking amphibious “wheeled boats” and sail among numerous large icebergs as the 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 8:45 AM from May 15th – September 1st. Free pick up from Skaftafell National Park, Hotel Skaftafell and the camping grounds at Svínafell.
Details:
Price: 13.490 ISK per person. Pick up and Lunch Included*.
*Lunch is only included if you book your tour until the day before departure.
Distance from Reykjavik: 350 km. Duration of trip: approx. 8 hours with transfers, 30 minute approach to glacier, 4-4.5 hours on the glacier and 1 hour at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Available: 15ht of May to 1st of September (depending on weather). No minimum number of participants in June, July & August. Age limit: 15 years. A packed lunch will be provided. 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.
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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 safety. 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.