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Hidden Ice Cave on Vatnajökull: A Full-Day Remote Glacier Hike

Skaftafell, Iceland
  • 1 day (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Coffee and/or Tea
    • Helmet, Harness, Crampons, Ice Axe, Headlamp (if required)
    • Experienced Hard Ice Guide kitted with first aid, communications device and rescue hardware.
    • 1-2 days before your hike, we'll get in touch to give you a weather & expected conditions report.
    • Private transportation
    • Lunch
    • If you don't have solid Mountain Boots, you can rent for only €15/$15/£15 (Waterproof, Warm & Protective)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Freysnes
      785, Iceland

      Freysnes Gas Station (Black and Pink building across the road from Hotel Skaftafell). Your guide will have yellow/gold uniform near the entrance.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    What To Expect

    1

    Vatnajokull National Park

    2

    Vatnajokull Glacier

    3

    Vatnajokull

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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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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    From $457.10

    per person

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

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