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Explore one of Vatnajokull's steepest and most breathtaking outlet glaciers by booking this incredible guided glacier hiking tour from Skaftafell. Those eager to adventure on the ice with the help of expert guides should book this small group tour now.
Your tour starts at the meeting point at Skaftafell Terminal. Here, you will meet your expert English-speaking guide and the other guests on the tour. This excursion is a small group tour, so you will have plenty of time to ask your guide questions and get to know the other guests.
From Skaftafell Terminal, your driver will take you to the edge of Falljokull Glacier. The drive will take around 25 minutes, and during this time, you can admire the stunning scenery and chat with the other guests.
When you arrive, your hike will start. You’ll hike through the glacier’s terminal moraine, the outermost edge of the glacier. When you arrive at the white and blue ice, your guide will give you a thorough safety briefing.
You’ll be given crampons, a harness, a helmet, and an ice axe, and your guide will show you how to use the equipment. You don’t need to have done any glacier hiking before. Your guide will also show you what to do every step of the way.
When you’re ready, you’ll set off on your glacier hike. The group’s abilities set the pace and the tour suits anyone with moderate fitness. The hike is around 3 to 4 miles (5 to 7 kilometers).
Falljokull is a glacier outlet of the larger Vatnajokull Ice Cap in Southeast Iceland. It’s known for its striking crevasses and icefalls, shaped by the fast-moving ice as it descends from the mountains.
Visitors often observe the dynamic ice formations and learn about glacial geology. Climate change has visibly affected the glacier, with a noticeable retreat in recent decades.
It offers a direct and educational look at how glaciers move, melt, and impact the surrounding landscape. Your guide will tell you more about glaciers and their formation as you hike.
During the tour, you’ll see glacier features like crevasses, moulins, sinkholes, ice towers, and seracs. You may need to use ropes and ice screws to get closer or to access areas.
Be sure to wear warm, waterproof layers as the weather in Iceland can be changeable. You’ll also need some good hiking shoes with ankle support to keep your feet safe and comfortable during the hike.
At the end of the hike, you’ll return to the meeting point, ready to continue your adventures in Iceland.
Enjoy this guided tour of an icy glacier in Europe's largest ice cap. Check availability now by choosing a date.
