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Vatnajökull Glacier Walk
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- Ride a super jeep towards Vatnajökull glacier to discover a wonderland of glacial ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses
- Hike on the magical glacier easily with the right equipment and guide
- Professional guide, and all equipment included
Tour departs from
Höfn
Duration
4 hours
Pick up / meeting point
Glacier Adventure Base, Hali 2, Suðursveit, Höfn, Iceland
Languages
English
Difficulty
2 (Easy)
Minimum age
10 years old
Overview
How do you fancy experiencing the wonders of Vatnajökull glacier as our guide takes you on an unforgettable journey on Breiðamerkurjökull, one of Vatnajökull’s biggest outlet glaciers? Today, you can do just that!
What's included?
Local guide
Guided tour
Crampons
Helmet
Harness
Ice axes
Hiking boots
Warm and comfortable clothes
Lunch and Snack
What to expect?
Our spectacular tour includes a Super Jeep ride with a glacier-trained local guide from Hali. Starting at Hali Country Hotel reception, your guide will drive you to the glacier area, away from the crowds and onto the beaten path, where you can absorb the fresh Icelandic air.After the Super Jeep ride to the glacier area, the glacier walk starts with an introduction to the equipment and safety rules needed to explore. It is important that you have comfortable hiking boots and we will provide the ice crampons and teach you how to attach them to the boots. There's no worry of slipping. Other security items given include helmets and ice axes.
You are now ready to begin your hike!
We will walk through a wonderland of glacial ice sculptures, ridges and the deep crevasses of the glacier. You will see big sinkholes, called “Moulin”, that sometimes have pierced their way through the glacier, draining the meltwater of the ice through little waterfalls and streams. The glacier, in addition, carries with it ashes of volcanic eruptions forming a pyramid called a 'dirt cone.'
In this unique tour, you will get the chance to discover the magnificent glacier, how it is formed and how it continues to change and shape every day. As we walk in the stunning surroundings of Vatnajökull National Park, with plenty of unique picture moments, our guide takes you through the history of the region, from the settlement until our times.
The tour is intended for those who want to spend half a day outside walking, talking and enjoying the unforgettable landscape in the surroundings of Jökulsárlón.
Please bring:
- Good hiking shoes/boots
- Good clothing based on the weather
- 3 layers on top: base layer, light sweater-like fleece and water or windproof top
- Light warm pants - waterproof if needed
- Gloves and thin hat
- Camera
Extra:
- We have rain jackets and pants to rent if needed - price is 1.000,- ISK
- We have hiking shoes for rent - price is 1000,- ISK
Please note: this tour is moderated and can be done by most children and adults. The minimum age is 10 years old. The tour takes between 3,5 and 4 hours (1 – 1.5 hours on the glacier) including the drive back and forth from our pick-up location at Hali reception.
Disclaimer: All glacier trips are undertaken at the responsibility of the participants. Glacier Adventure does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions.
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What to bring
Good waterproof shoes with ankle support (hiking boots )
Thermal underwear
Wool/fleece thermal mid-layer
Hiking pants.
Waterproof pants & jacket
Gloves & hat
Socks (wool or synthetic)
Sunglasses
Backpack
Reusable Water-bottle
Light Snack
Camera (optional)
Thermal underwear
Wool/fleece thermal mid-layer
Hiking pants.
Waterproof pants & jacket
Gloves & hat
Socks (wool or synthetic)
Sunglasses
Backpack
Reusable Water-bottle
Light Snack
Camera (optional)