Activities
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Fixable
Do this because
It's a unique opportunity to visit a natural ice cave
You can enjoy a glacier hike on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull - Europe's largest glacier
Your expert guides will make sure that your experience is safe and magical
What to expect
Join this magical blue ice adventure from Skaftafell. This tour combines a hike on an outlet of Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajökull, with a visit to a natural blue ice cave. You'll meet your guides in a hut in Skaftafell National Park. They will provide all the professional gear you need, including a helmet, ice axe, harness, and glacier crampons and show you exactly how to use them.Every year, the glacier moves and changes, which means you get to find and explore a brand-new ice cave every single winter. These caves are natural wonders made of ancient ice that glows with a beautiful blue colour when the light shines through. It is a dream for anyone who loves taking photos or seeing the amazing sights of Iceland. Because the ice is always changing, safety always comes first. Your expert guide knows the glacier perfectly and will only take you into the cave when it is completely safe.Walking on the glacier is a great way to see the ice up close, with its deep cracks and amazing frozen shapes. You'll learn how these glaciers are formed and how they change over time. Visiting a natural blue ice cave is a rare and special experience that feels like stepping into another world. This is a fun, professional, and safe journey into the heart of the frozen wilderness that you will never forget.Join this tour for a day of discovery and beautiful views in one of the most famous parts of Iceland.
What's included
English speaking licensed guide
Crampons and other necessary glacier gear
All required safety equipment
Guided walking tour
Safety briefing
What's not included
Food and drink
Tips and gratuities
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
What to remember
Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk
The minimum age for participation is 8 years
Remember to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket, pants, headwear, and gloves. Good hiking boots are essential, it is not possible to fit ice crampons to any other footwear
Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy
Provider
Arctic Adventures
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Arctic Adventures (Skaftafell Base Camp), Skaftafell, Iceland
Meeting point:
Please meet at the Arctic Adventures hut in Skaftafell National Park. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure.