Hike the historical Snæfellsjökull glacier in West-Iceland, where Jules Verne once described the entrance to the “Centre of the Earth”! This famous volcano rises up 1450 meters from the middle of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and is clearly visible more than a 100 km away.
Duration: 7-12 hrs (seasonal)
Pick-up: 9 a.m. at Arnarstapi
Group maximum: 1:8
Available: March - September
Age limit: 12 years
Difficulty: Challenging
Tour Highlights:
- Snæfellsjökull Glacier
- Small group experience
- Glacier hike
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Arnarstapi
- Summit Tour
- Eco-friendly operator
Reykjavik pickup: Pick-up in Reykjavik is available for groups of 6 more people.
Meet on location: Arnarstapi at 8 a.m. in winter and 9 a.m. in summer.
Included: Experienced guide, glacier hike on Snæfellsjokull glacier, glacier gear and a small group experience.
Not included: Lunch, so please bring a packed lunch and water bottle.
Bring with you: Thermals, warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket & pants, headwear and gloves. It's essential to have good hiking boots on this mountain hike. Sturdy boots can be rented beforehand.
Tour Description
A great hike to the top Iceland’s most famous glacier and volcano. The glacier has crevasses so a mountain guide and the right equipment are essential. Snæfellsjökull glacier is one of the most picturesque mountains in Iceland. This famous volcano rises up 1450 meters from the middle of the Snæfellsnes peninsula and is clearly visible more than a 100 km away. Many have written poems about its grandeur and shining white coat of ice and snow.
The most famous literature about Snæfellsjökull is undoubtedly Jules’s Vernes novel “Journey to the center of the Earth” where the entrance to the center was through a caldera at the top of Snæfellsjökull.
Everything about this trip is an amazing adventure; even the drive to the start of the hike offers breathtaking views only surpassed by the vistas from the slopes and the peak. On clear days the entire Westfjord peninsula is visible, beyond the North Atlantic ocean you can catch a glimpse of the shores of Greenland, and the peninsula itself with its amazing mountains and beaches are sights not soon to be forgotten. This is one of the very best glacier hikes in the world!
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Disclaimer: This tour is operated by a trusted partner in Snaefellsnes. All our tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. We do not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.