This glacier hike is perfect for those with limited time or looking to have an introductory glacier tour in Iceland.

We will start with a short drive from our meeting point to Falljökull glacier, which is a neighbouring outlet glacier descending from the vast Vatnajökull ice cap
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After a quick walk to the edge of the glacier you will learn to put on crampons and have a small safety briefing. With an ice axe in hand we will then embark for an hour on a guided excursion of the glacier.

Your guide will be pointing out some of the fascinating features of the ice whilst on the hike and teaching you about some of the local geography and history.

The glacier surface and colours change a lot depending on the time of year, but summer is the perfect time to get up on the ice to explore and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the valley.

Our meeting point for your Vatnajökull Glacier tour:

Freysnes service station
785 Öræfi
Iceland

Only a 5 minute drive east of Skaftafell nature reserve!

You will see our office truck at the main parking lot at the Freysnes Orkan/Shell petrol station, across the street from Hotel Skaftafell.

It is also worth to note that we are located 320km, or a 4 hours drive, east of Reykjavík.