GLACIER ENCOUNTER TOUR

FROM 16,900 ISK

Go on an exciting introductory glacier tour with our partners from Local Guide of Vatnajökull on Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the vast Vatnajökull glacier. This tour is perfect for for those going on a glacier for the first time, or if you want the thrill of hiking on ice without being exposed to the elements for many hours. You will get a 4×4 transfer to the glacier and learn about the fascinating features of the ice. A glacier hike is always a highlight of any trip to Iceland!

Falljökull Glacier
This glacier encounter tour starts with a Super jeep transfer from the meeting location at Freysnes Gas station to the base of Falljökull, one of the outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajökull ice cap. Before going on the ice you will receive crampons, an ice axe and a safety briefing given by your expert glacier guide. The colours and ever changing features of the glacier are explored on this hike, with one hour on the ice learning about the geology, geography and history of the local area. This glacier hike is considered easy to moderate, with a limit of 10 years on any scheduled tour. You can expect to walk 1 to 1.5 kilometres over uneven and ascending terrain.

MEETING POINT

Freysnes Petrol Station Parking Lot
785 Öræfi
Iceland

This tour is a meet on location. Meeting and departure point is from Freysnes Petrol Station Parking Lot. You must arrive at least 15 minutes before departure time. The meeting point is only a 5 minute drive east of Skaftafell National Park, at the parking lot at the Freysnes gas station, which is opposite Hotel Skaftafell. Local Guides have a black truck is there at the main parking lot next to the cafeteria.

Not self driving but want to partake in this tour?
Look to join our Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour where we hike on Falljökull glacier.

Glacier Encounter. Local Guide. Hidden Iceland

Glacier Encounter. Local Guide | Hidden Iceland

Falljökull glacier hike

Glacier Discovery Tour. Local Guide. Hidden Iceland

Glacier Encounter. Local Guide. Hidden Iceland

Tour Highlights

Included
Transportation from meeting point in 4×4 Super Jeep to glacier, English speaking glacier guide, all necessary glacier safety equipment (harness, helmet, axe and crampons).

Meeting place
Freysnes Petrol Station Parking lot (see map below). There you will find a Super Jeep Truck labeled Local Guide of Vatnajökull.

Please note
Be sure to bring along waterproof jackets and pants for the unpredictable Icelandic weather. You must also have strong, waterproof hiking boots that go above your ankle in order to wear the crampons (spikes) that are required on the glacier. These can also be rented on location for 1,000 ISK.

ATTENTION POINTS

Be sure to bring along waterproof jackets and pants for the unpredictable Icelandic weather. You must also have strong, waterproof hiking boots that go above your ankle in order to wear the crampons (spikes) that are required on the glacier. Hiking boots are available to hire. Make sure to order in the booking process.

This tour is operated by our trusted parters Local Guide of Vatnajökull.