Iceland · Geological Wonders

Glacier Encounter

3 Hours Round trip from Skaftafell Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull
  • 02 Travel closer to the glacier by 4×4 super jeep
  • 03 Walk on the ice with crampons and glacier safety equipment
  • 04 See glacier features such as crevasses, moulins, moraines and dirt cones
  • 05 Learn about the Öræfi region from a local experienced guide
  • 06 Enjoy a small-group glacier experience
  • 07 Tour operated as carbon neutralized

Discover the dramatic world of Vatnajökull National Park on this short glacier adventure to Falljökull, an outlet glacier known for its striking icy landscape. With a super jeep transfer bringing you closer to the glacier, you can spend more time enjoying the experience on the ice and less time on the approach.

After gearing up with crampons and an ice axe, head out with your local guide to explore ever-changing glacier features such as moulins, crevasses, moraines and dirt cones. Along the way, learn about the Öræfi region, home to Iceland’s highest peak and several volcanoes, while taking in the surrounding mountain and coastal views.

Discover the dramatic world of Vatnajökull National Park on this short glacier adventure to Falljökull, an outlet glacier known for its striking icy landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Skaftafell
Languages English, Icelandic

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

We expect you to arrive at our meeting location 15 minutes before the tour starts.

Our meeting point is at Freysnes Service Station. You will see there our big black van marked with a Local Guide logo. You can purchase a coffee or any snack at the station as well as use the toilets before and after the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Skaftafell 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • We will take you on Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull
  • Experience walking on a glacier
  • 4×4 transfer to and from our meeting location; we are able to drive closer to the glacier, which means less walking to reach it.
  • Local experienced glacier guide
  • Crampons and all glacier safety equipment included
  • Small group size
  • Supporting a small local family company
  • This tour is carbon neutralized

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Skaftafell, IS
Tour start
Skaftafell, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Skaftafell.

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