• Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventure
  • Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventure
  • Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventure
  • Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventure
  • Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventure

Skaftafell Beyond The Limit - 6 hour Adventure

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ID: GYG972639-1521871
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Country: Denmark

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore the Falljokull Glacier on a guided hike. Discover the stunning ice formations and crevasses of the glacier. Learn about the glacier and its surroundings from your expert guide.
Explore the Falljökull glacier outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier on a guided tour from Hof. Learn how to use your gear and the safest way to walk on a glacial surface. See crevasses, deep cracks in the glacier's surface, and moulins—vertical shafts in the ice formed by melting water finding its way into fissures and cracks.

Meet your guide at Hof, where you will be provided with all the necessary gear – helmet, crampons, harness, and ice axe. Once geared up, begin your journey towards the glacier. After a short ride on the “Tröll Bus” and a brief walk to the glacier, your guide will explain how to use your gear and the safest way to walk on a glacial surface.

Falljökull is a glacier outlet from Vatnajökull, and its name translates to “The Falling Glacier.” The icefall in the area is quite rare on Earth, and the further you go, the more breathtaking the ice formations become. These include crevasses, deep cracks in the glacier's surface, and moulins—vertical shafts in the ice formed by melting water finding its way into fissures and cracks.

In wintertime, it is often possible to peek into small ice tunnels and capture the stunning blue heart of the ice. Spend about 4 hours on the glacier itself, with your guide leading you through the most thrilling and challenging parts of the glacier. Along the way, get the chance to use proper glacier equipment, including harnesses and ropes, to navigate more challenging terrain, enhancing your sense of adventure.

Highlights

  • Discover the natural beauty of the Falljokull Glacier on a guided hike
  • Marvel at the stunning ice formations and crevasses of the glacier
  • Learn about the glacier and its surroundings from your expert guide
  • Get the chance to use proper glacier equipment to navigate challenging terrain
  • Enjoy a thrilling and challenging hike through the glacier's most exciting parts

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear warm, waterproof clothing
Bring water and snacks
Ensure you have comfortable walking shoes
Arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure
Meeting Location The meeting point is at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell – Google Maps. You need to arrive 20 minutes before departure time! Driving time from Reykjavik - It will take you around 4 hours and 30 minutes, in good road and weather conditions, to drive to the meeting point situated in the Skaftafell area from the capital city.
INCLUDED
  • Professional glacier guide
  • Necessary glacier equipment
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • Ice axe
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to meeting point

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.