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Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull

Skaftafell, Iceland
  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons
    • 20 Shot Photo Edited Package Per Person (emailed within 14 days of the tour)
    • Photographer-Guide

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Cafe
        Jökulsárlón, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland

        We will meet in the Glacier Lagoon parking lot and ride in our superjeep to the glacier.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Operating hours
      .8:00 am

      Itinerary

      1

      Breiðamerkurjökull

      4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Glacier Lagoon

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Glacier Lagoon

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

      4

      Diamond Beach

      30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Most travelers can participate
      • If an infant car seat is required, the parents need to provide it.
      • If a child is below 5 then a sling or backpack must be provided by the parents.
      • If a child is under 6 years old it be approved directly by contacting
      • Not recommended for people unfit to hike at least 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 5 reviews
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      Mike was a great guide and very very knowledgeable and we learned a lot and had a great time!

      Clifford_R, Aug 2024
      Going down into the glacier and understanding how this ice was formed and flows over hundreds of years was amazing

      Response from Host, Nov 2024

      Thank you for this lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with us.

      From $2,272.65

      per group (up to 2)

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

      Book ahead!
      On average, this is booked 57 days in advance.

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