Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

Skaftafell, Iceland
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This unique tour gives you the opportunity to hike on an outlet glacier as well as climbing the ice walls. You will start with exploring the ice formations of the glacier and the moulins, then experience the amazing feeling of climbing a beautiful blue ice wall. For everyone, from first-timers to more experienced climbers, our expert guides will make this tour an adventure to remember. Max group size 6 people.

Description

Itinerary

A glacier hike and ice climbing on the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull glacier. Departing from Skaftafell in the National park with your small group and professional guide. This tour suits the professional ice climber as well as anyone that wants to try it for the first time.

Your guide will take you on a short glacier hike until you get to the perfect crevasse for ice climbing. If this is your first time, you'll get the introduction on how to perform before climbing up the vertical ice wall on the glacier. If you are an expert, please let the guide know and you'll be taken to some bigger wall for some adventure.

Stop At:

• Skaftafell, Skaftafell, Vatnajokull National Park, East Region
• Hvannadalshnukur, 64_00_57_N 16_40_29_WCoordinates: 64_00_57_N 16_40_29_W, Vatnajokull National Park Iceland

Inclusions

  • Certified Glacier Guide
  • All necessary glacier equipment: harness, helmet, ice axe
  • Hiking boots

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Operates

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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