Private 6-Hour Glacier Hiking Tour of Vatnajokull with Ziplining

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Description

Summary

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Ice Pic Journeys, í Hornafirði, Höfn, Iceland
Duration
5 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Languages
English
Available
May - Sept.
Minimum age
13 years old

Description

Explore an ice cap on this unforgettable private glacier hiking and zipline tour on the Vatnajokull glacier in South Iceland. Adventurous travelers who want to see an ice cap up close and enjoy an exciting ziplining ride with a private guide will love this combination excursion.

Your adventure begins at the parking lot for the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon. Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to check in and meet your guide.

This excursion is private, meaning you'll have exclusive access to the expert glacier guide. You can ask plenty of questions and explore the ice cap at your own pace.

When ready, you'll board a four-wheel drive vehicle and enjoy a fun off-road drive to the glacier's edge.

After 30 to 40 minutes in the car, you'll be ready to hike. Your guide will give you the safety gear you need for the glacier hike, including crampons, a helmet, an ice axe, and a harness.

After a thorough safety briefing, you'll hike for about 30 minutes until you reach the glacier's edge. The walk is a nice warm-up to prepare you for the activities ahead.

As you approach the glacier, you'll see its ice stretching out before you. The real thrill begins as you set foot on the glacier, guided by your experienced expedition leader.

Navigate through icy crevasses and towering ice formations, marveling at the raw beauty of this frozen landscape.

Your guide will lead you to a moulin, a vertical shaft carved by the movement of meltwater. Here, you'll enjoy the highlight of your excursion — a zipline suspended over a gaping crevasse.

Feel your heart race as you launch into the void, soaring across the icy chasm with the glacier stretching beneath you. You'll enjoy the thrill of a lifetime, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Iceland's natural wonders.

After the adrenaline-pumping zipline adventure, it's time to retrace your steps to the offroad vehicle, taking in the stunning views of the glacier one last time. You'll return to base camp with some incredible memories.

Each guest will receive a 10-shot photo package, capturing the tour's highlights.

These professionally edited photos will be sent to you via a download link within two weeks of the trip, allowing you to relive the excitement of your glacier hiking and ziplining adventure in Iceland.

Experience one of Iceland's glaciers up close with a private guide on this exhilarating glacier hiking and ziplining tour. Check availability now by choosing a date.

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Included

Private certified glacier guide and professional photographer
Glacier and zipline equipment, including helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe (hiking boots upon prior request)
10 personalized photos (per person) including portrait and landscape shots of the glacier exploration and zip-lining

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Activities

Glacier Hiking
Zipline

What to bring

Warm, waterproof clothing, including gloves, hat, and jacket
Sturdy hiking boots (these can be rented from the tour provider)
Fully charged camera
Refillable water bottle

Good to know

All photos will be edited and sent to clients within 14 days. This glacier tour involves roughly 6 miles (10 kilometers) of hiking.

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