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Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing From Skaftafell & Reykjavík
Glacier Day Tours Valid until September 30th 2015
Visit our downtown office:
Open every day 8:00-22:00 Laugavegur 11, Reykjavík +354 659 7000 I info@glacierguides.is
Summer 2015 Find your perfect adventure in Iceland!
www.glacierguides.is
About Glacier Guides Come see us from 8:30-18:30 or call +354 659 7000 from 8:00-22:00 The Glacier Guides booking office in Vatnajökull National Park is located in Skaftafell near the Visitor Center. We also have two sales offices in Reykjavik, both conveniently located on the main shopping street, one at Laugavegur 11 (next to the Fjallakofinn outdoor shop) & one at Laugavegur 28 (Reykjavík Backpackers). Please feel free to drop by at any of the locations and talk to one of our adventure experts to get more information on anything and everything about our glacier tours. You can also call our Skaftafell office directly from 8:00 - 22:00 +354-659 7000 or the Reykjavík office +354-571 2100. At Glacier Guides our goal is to meet and exceed our guests expectations by providing an extraordinary experience in an informative and personal way. Our team of dedicated, professional guides combines their wealth of mountain knowledge and local expertise to guide you through the terrain. We are an internationally recognized and American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) accredited guiding operation. We are proud to say that we are the first company outside of the U.S. to be accredited, joining some of the worlds most respected guide services. Our base of operations is located in Skaftafell, an oasis under the giant Vatnajökull Glacier in South Iceland, 330 km East of Reykjavík. We are in the really cool house with the grass roof, Iceland’s original strawbale house and solar/wind sustainable office. We are passionate about the environment that we work and play in and we love exploring our local landscape and sharing this with visitors to the area. From Skaftafell we operate spectacular glacier hikes, mountaineering trips, ice climbing, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. We specialize in tailor made trips for organized groups taking into account specific needs including group abilities, budgets, and timeframe. We also offer extensive private expedition services, mountaineering courses and assistance with media productions on Iceland’s glaciers and mountains. Meeting point for all Skaftafell based trips is at the Glacier Guides booking center in Skaftafell. Free pickup can be arranged from Hotel Skaftafell.* Vatnajökull Voyager includes pick up from Reykjavík. ●● All of our guides are fluent in English and are specially trained and licensed for the tours they operate. ●● Minimum # of persons varies per trip, see trip details. ●● No previous knowledge of the activities is required. ●● Hiking shoes, waterproof jacket / pants are available for rent (*Subject to availability). ●● Glacier Guides reserves the right to change or cancel any trip if we feel your safety is compromised. ●●
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How To Find Us
Glacier Guides Booking Center in Skaftafell GPS Point: 64°00’57.58”N, 16°58’00.31”W (WGS84) Follow Highway #1 (the ringroad) towards the East (direction Hveragerði) for approximately 4 hours or 330 km. Turn left at the Skaftafell sign in Vatnajökull National Park where you will find our super cool eco friendly house in the main parking lot, where all our Skaftafell tours depart from.
If you would like to meet us at the glacier please call +354 659 7000 to make arrangements. To get to Falljökull continue on road number 1 past Skaftafell for approximately 10 km. After crossing a bridge over Virkisá you will see a green sign on the left with the Glacier Guides logo marking the Falljökull meeting point for our trips Glacier Wonders, Glacier Explorer, Glacier Grand Slam, and Glacier Xtreme.
Reykjavík Booking Office Open 8:00-22:00 EVERY DAY! Located in the center of Reykjavík, on the main shopping street Laugavegur 11
Our headquarters and main sales office is located next to the outdoor shop Fjallakofinn on the main shopping street in Reykjavík. Come and have a cup of coffee with us and let’s talk about your adventures in Iceland!
Or you can book your adventure now on: www.glacierguides.is DISCLAIMER: All of our glacier & mountain trips are subject to weather and conditions and Glacier Guides reserves the right to change any trip if we feel your safety is compromised. Guests are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times in accordance with Glacier Guides guidelines and must take responsibility for their own safety. Glacier hiking and related activities carry inherent risks and guests may be requested by Glacier Guides to sign a liability release and assumption of risk prior to certain excursions. 3
Glacier Wonders Easy glacier trip from Skaftafell
Easy walk on Falljökull glacier with unforgettable views! Difficulty 1 2345
Glacier Hike
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 30th
9:30, 11:30*, 13:00, 15:15 from Skaftafell Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Min 2 persons Sat Sun Max 15 per guide Min age 10 years
Price
8.990 ISK per person 6.500 ISK children age
10-15 years old
Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, waterproof jacket or pants
Description: This is a fantastic introduction to the unique and impressive world of ice. We start with an inspiring walk along the glacier carved valley where your guide will explain the unique features of the retreating paths of the glacier and its surroundings. As we arrive at the edge of the glacier we will put on crampons and make our way onto the ice. We will traverse the spectacular but easy tracks of the glacier, witnessing incredible ice formations and crevasses while learning about how they are formed and how the glacier continuously reshapes itself. *With the 11:30 Glacier Wonders departure guests have the option of adding a trip to Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon for 9.000 ISK which includes a 45 minute boat ride on this beautiful glacier lagoon and transportation. Duration of GW + Lagoon: 6.5 hours. Nous vous proposons cette courte randonnée de découverte sur une langue glaciaire au départ du parc national de Skaftafell. La marche est très facile et idéale pour une découverte en famille des merveilles glacées qui sont si typiques de l’Islande. Vous foulerez la glace du plus grand glacier d’Europe, le Vatnajökull!. Diese Tour ist eine fantastische Einführung in die fesselnde Welt der Gletscher. An der Kante des Falljökull angekommen, ist es Zeit Steigeisen anzulegen. Mit deren Hilfe gelangen wir auf die eisige jedoch einfach zu begehende Gletscheroberfläche. Hier sammeln wir verschiedene Eindrücke, begegnen zum Beispiel unglaublichen Eisformationen, erfahren mehr über das hiesige Gletscherspaltensystem und lernen wie der Gletscher sich stetig verändert.
Details:
Included: Transport from Skaftafell (Glacier Guides booking center), pick-up from Hotel Skaftafell, guided glacier hike and glacier gear. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Total duration of trip: 2-3 hours. 4
Price
“With guides like these, anyone can walk the glacier.� - TripAdvisor 5
Glacier Explorer 5 hour glacier trip from Skaftafell
Hiking to the incredible Falljökull ice fall
Difficulty 12 3 45
Glacier Hike
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 30th
9:00 & 13:00 from Skaftafell Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Min 2 persons Sat Sun Max 8 per guide Min age 15 years
Price
13.490 ISK per person Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, waterproof jacket or pants
Description: After exploring Iceland’s glaciers we found that it’s just not the same to look at an ice fall cascading down from a 2000m high caldera from a distance. You need to be in it to fully appreciate the force and size. We created the Explorer trip to give our guests a unique experience. We start our walk along a winding path through the ever changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Arriving at the tongue of the glacier we will gear up on crampons and head up towards the ice fall. With your guide leading the way you will soon be exploring dramatic terrain, walking through a wonderland of ice formations and brilliant blue colors. You will have plenty of time to take in the vast panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as we make our way to the rugged and chaotic ice fall. Une demie journée, pour vivre une expérience unique: marcher sur une langue glaciaire dans la région de Skaftafell. Vous déambulerez dans un labyrinthe bleuté; Votre guide spécialisé vous expliquera le pourquoi du comment; au menu, les crevasses, les moulins, les cônes à coeur de glace... Des paysages de haute montagne accessibles à tous, et au niveau de la mer! Diese Tour bringt euch zu einer der beeindruckensten Gletscherzungen des Gletschers Vatnajökull. Dort legen wir unsere Steigeisen an. Mit der Hilfe unserer Gletscherführer entdeckt ihr die dramatische Umgebung während ihr durch eine Wunderwelt aus emporragenden Gipfeln und brilliantblauem Eis lauft. Diese Tour bietet euch zahlreiche, unglaubliche Fotogelegenheiten, sowie tiefe Einblicke in die faszinierende Welt der Gletscher.
Details:
Included: Transport from Skaftafell (Glacier Guides booking center), pick-up from Hotel Skaftafell, guided glacier hike, and glacier gear. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves, snacks. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Total duration of trip: 5 hours. 6
“This was the best experience we had in Iceland hands down! The company was fantastic to deal with, the guides were awesome and knowledgeable and the scenery was breathtaking!� - TripAdvisor
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Glacier Grand Slam
Glacier hiking from Skaftafell & zodiac boat ride on a glacier lagoon
Iceland’s ultimate glacier experience
Difficulty 12 3 45
Boat Ride
Guaranteed departures
June 1st - September 15th
9:00 from Skaftafell Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Min 2 persons Sat Sun Max 8 per guide Min age 15 years
Glacier Hike
Combo Trip
Price
21.990 ISK per person Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, waterproof jacket or pants
Description: The name really says it all. A combination of our popular Glacier Explorer trip along with a zodiac boat ride on the secluded Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon. We start our walk along a winding path through the ever changing landscape carved out by the glacier. Arriving at the tongue of the glacier we will gear up on crampons head up towards the icefall. With your guide leading the way you will soon be exploring dramatic terrain, walking through a wonderland of ice formations and brilliant blue colors. You will have plenty of time to take in the vast panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as we make our way to the rugged and chaotic ice fall. After our glacier exploration we will drive to the Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon where you will take a zodiac boat ride among the icebergs with Europe´s largest glacier in the background. If your looking for a full day of fun, look no further! La journée commence par l’exploration d’une langue glaciaire du Vatnajökull, pour y découvrir ses crevasses, ses moulins et autres formations bleutées. Après cette randonnée d’environ 3 heures, notre Glacier Bus vous emmènera découvrir une lagune glaciaire: Fjallsárlón. Vous ferez alors une croisière de 45 minutes en zodiac au milieu des icebergs. Der Gletscher Grand Slam ist unser beliebtester Trip. Zuerst führt euch euer Guide über einen beeindruckenden Gletscher. Ihr lauft über das Eis, während ihr interessante Dinge über den Gletscher erfahrt. Anschließend geht es zur versteckten Gletscherlagune Fjallsárlón, die ihrer berühmten Schwester Jökulsárlón in Sachen Schönheit in Nichts nachsteht. Hier fahrt ihr entlang der Eisberge im Zodiac Boot mit Europas größtem Gletscher Vatnajökull im Hintergrund.
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Included: Transport from Skaftafell, pick-up from Hotel Skaftafell, guided glacier hike, glacier gear, glacier lagoon zodiac boat ride. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves, snacks and lunch. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Total duration of trip: 8 hours. 8
Glacier X-treme
Glacier hiking & ice climbing trip from Skaftafell
Hiking & ice climbing the amazing ice fall on Falljökull glacier
Difficulty 12 3 45
Ice Climbing
Guaranteed departures
May 15th - September 30th
11:30 from Skaftafell Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Min 2 persons Sat Sun Max 5 per guide Min age 15 years
Glacier Hike
Combo Trip
Price
22.990 ISK per person
Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, waterproof jacket or pants
Description: This trip gives us the opportunity to really explore the glacier by combining glacier hiking with ice climbing. The Falljökull outlet glacier is one of the most impressive icefalls coming from the Vatnajökull icecap. It is a unique and beautiful environment, both rugged and raw with stunning blue ice and constantly changing ice formations. Not only will you be exploring this extraordinary landscape, you will also have the chance to conquer gravity by climbing some of the glaciers many walls of ice. Our step-by-step approach ensures professional instructions in the form and technical aspects of ice climbing. There is no prior experience necessary, only a sense of adventure! This is a unique and fun introduction into the exhilarating world of glacier ice and is sure to be a trip you will never forget! Pendant plus de 5 heures partez a l’exploration d’une magnifique langue glaciaire sur le grand Vatnajökull. Votre guide, en plus de vous expliquer l’origine et le fonctionnement des incroyables formations bleutées, vous proposera une initiation à l’escalade sur un mur de glace. Aucune expérience n’est requise, seulement le goût de l’aventure. Eisklettern im Nationalpark Vatnjajökull ist wirklich ein einmaliges Erlebnis. Zu Beginn geben unsere Gletscherexperten Schritt für Schritt Anweisungen in die Welt des Eiskletterns. Es ist egal ob du Anfänger im Eisklettern bist oder auf diesem Gebiet dich weiterentwickeln möchtest – unsere Trips können an alle Fähigkeiten angepasst werden - also bringt ruhig die ganze Familie. Es sind keine Erfahrungen notwendig.
Details:
Included: Transport from Skaftafell (Glacier Guides booking center), pick-up from Hotel Skaftafell, guided glacier hike, ice climbing and glacier gear, including climbing boots. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves, snacks and lunch. Total duration of trip: 6-7 hours. 9
White Giant Mt. Hvannadalshnúkur: Climb Iceland’s highest peak on Vatnajökull glacier
Climb Iceland’s highest mountain
Difficulty 1234 5
Glacier Hike
Departures
Price
39.990 ISK per person
May 15th - August 31st 05:00 from Skaftafell
Contact us for departures
Mountaineering
Min 4 persons Max 8 per guide Min age 18 years
Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, waterproof jacket or pants
Description: Being a participant in this trip will give you a once in a lifetime experience. Stand on top of Iceland’s highest peak and cast your eyes over the biggest glacier mass in Europe with an unforgettable breathtaking panoramic view. This is certainly a unique experience that no adventurer should miss out on. The day before our estimated departure the guides will meet up with the group to discuss the details of the trip and go over logistics. At this time you will also be provided with the necessary equipment so that you can be ready for an early morning departure. Although there is no technical climbing involved in the ascent to the summit, it is both physically and mentally challenging. The elevation gain is more than 2,000 m (6,500 ft) and the total walking distance is 23 km (14 miles). Au départ de Skaftafell, au pied du Vatnajökull, nous partons de bon matin pour grimper les 2.110 m du sommet le plus haut d’Islande, le Hvannadalshnúkur. De là haut vous aurez une vue imprenable sur la mer, et le Vatnajökull dont les 8.100 km2 de surface totale le rendent presque aussi étendu que la Corse! Auf Islands höchstem Gipfel zu stehen ist ein Erlebnis was kein Abenteurer sich entgehen lassen sollte. Wir benötigen spezielles Gletscherequipment, z.B. Steigeisen, sowie einen Bergführer um das mit Spalten durchsetzte Plateau zu überqueren. Die Wanderung zum Hvannadalshnúkur ist keine technisch anspruchsvolle Wanderung. Allerdings muss sich auf eine lange und physisch herausfordernde Wanderung eingestellt werden.
Details:
Included: Transport from Skaftafell (Glacier Guides booking center), pick-up from Hotel Skaftafell, guided hike, necessary instructions, and glacier gear. Bring with you: See details on our webpage. Total duration of trip: 10-14 hours. Please note: Departure dates are dependent on conditions. Because the hike starts in the early hours it will be necessary to stay the night before in Skaftafell or in the surrounding area. We strongly recommend that you stay the night after the hike as well. 10
Alpine Iceland
Climb Hrútfjallstindar on Vatnajökull glacier
Mountain hiking on Vatnajökull
Difficulty 1234 5
Glacier Hike
Departures
35.990 ISK per person
May 15th - August 31st 05:00 from Skaftafell
Contact us for departures
Mountaineering
Min 4 persons Max 8 per guide Min age 18 years
We arrange guided hikes to Hrútfjallstindar, Þverártindsegg, Sveinstindur and other peaks in the area upon request
Description: The southern coast offers some of the most majestic peaks in Iceland. These are scattered along the edge of the Vatnajökull icecap, Europe’s largest glacial mass. These ascents offer a true Icelandic mountaineering experience of solitude and serenity, away from the crowds and off the beaten path. Scaling peaks seldom climbed by others, aside from the few locals that make their way to these summits, is a unique opportunity. It offers the essence of what mountaineering is all about, good company,amazing views and no crowds. There are many peaks to choose from and they vary in difficulty. But they all share these two things; they are almost impossible to pronounce and they offer magnificent views. Upon request we arrange guided hikes to Hrútfjallstindar, Þverártindsegg, Sveinstindur and all the other classics in the area. Le sommet Hrútsfjallstindar, surplombant la langue glaciaire Svínafellsjökull dans le parc national Vatnajökull est indiscutablement la plus impressionnante randonnée alpine d’Islande; elle offre un panorama superbe, en plus d’être le théâtre d’une journée inoubliable. Un superbe défi à relever, pour une ascension de 1.870 m de dénivelé positif. Auf dieser Tour gehen wir auf alpine Wanderung in Skaftafell. Hier strecken sich die Gipfel der Hrútfjallstindar aus den Gletschern Svínafellsjökull und Skaftafellsjökull heraus. Die 4 Gipfel bieten großartige Herausforderungen, von nicht technischem bis hin zu extrem schwierigem alpinen Klettern. Alle Teilnehmer müssen sich in ausgezeichneter körperlicher Verfassung befinden.
Details:
Included: Transport from Skaftafell (Glacier Guides booking center), pick-up from Hotel Skaftafell, necessary instruction, and glacier gear. Bring with you: See details on our webpage. Total duration of trip: 10-14 hours. Please note: Departure dates are dependent on conditions. Because the hike starts in the early hours it will be necessary to stay the night before in Skaftafell or in the surrounding area. We strongly recommend that you stay the night after the hike as well. 11
Skaftafell on Wheels Bike Ride in Skaftafell National Park
You can cover more ground on wheels! Difficulty 12 3 45
Cycling
Guaranteed departures
June 2nd - September 15th
09:00 from Skaftafell Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Min 3 persons Sat Sun Max 8 per guide Min age 15 years
Hiking
Combo Trip
Price
22.990 ISK per person Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, waterproof jacket or pants
Description: We will bike over sands and bridged glacier rivers, past a glacier tongue and through one of Iceland’s tallest birch forests. This ride will take you from one extreme landscape to another while stopping at some of the locals best kept secrets. Biking through the Morsárdalur valley we will witness first hand the destructive path left by the quickly receding Morsárjökull glacier and the river it feeds. We will aim for a forest, yes - a forest in Iceland, formerly guarded by trolls and outlaws but open for those that join us on this ride. We will then leave our bikes behind for a short hike up Réttargil where we can soak our weary feet while making our way along the smooth and beautifully carved out rocks. For the braver of the bunch there is the option to dive into true Icelandic spring water - it is as clear and cold as they say! Une randonnée VTT à travers la vallée glaciaire du Morsárdalur, en direction de la plus vieille forêt de bouleaux d’Islande, et sa source d’eau chaude cachée. D’un niveau assez facile cette balade est une parfaite occasion de s’éloigner des sentiers battus et du flôt des touristes pour savourer un moment de détente dans des paysages à couper le souffle.. Wir verlassen das belebte Nationalparkcenter in Skaftafell und fahren mit unseren Bikes auf einem beeindruckenden Pfad durch den Park. Wir fahren über Sand und Gletscherflüsse sowie durch Islands größten Birkenwald. Wir durchqueren mehrere Extremlandschaften und flexibel unterwegs besuchen wir auch ein paar lokale Geheimtipps. Diese Tour bietet eine einzigartige Möglichkeit, um den Park in kurzer Zeit per Mountainbike kennenzulernen.
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Included: Bike, a short hike, and helmet. Bring with you: Warm and waterproof clothing, headwear, gloves, and snacks. Total duration of trip: 5-6 hours. 12
Vertical Walls
Rock climbing day trip from Skaftafell
Get your hands on Iceland!
Difficulty Choose your difficulty
Climbing
Guaranteed departures
June 1st - September 15th
Price
29.990 ISK per person
10:00 from Skaftafell Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Min 4 persons Sat Sun Max 4 per guide Min age 12 years
Description: Have you ever wanted to test your climbing abilities or are you an experienced climber looking to put your hands on some Icelandic rock? The Hnappavellir cliffs are the perfect place for this, they once rose from the sea but now tower over grassy meadows with Vatnajökull in background. Hnappavellir is without a shadow of a doubt Iceland’s premier rock climbing area. No matter what your level of climbing, you are sure to find something to get your blood pumping. We will supply shoes, harness, helmet and ropes, all you need to bring is an adventurous spirit. A professional climbing guide will accompany you and handle all precautions and belaying. The climbing is all done on Top-rope, meaning that even when you lose your grip the rope catches your fall very quickly. This is an easy to challenging trip that offers as much excitement and fun as you can ask for! Skaftafell est la région idéale pour les amateurs de la montagne et de l’escalade: voici une excursion exclusive d’escalade sur le plus grand domaine d’escalade d’Islande: plus de cent voies d’escalades de 10 à 25 m de haut sur les falaises de Hnappavellir. Il y en a pour tous les niveaux! Die Felsen von Hnappavellir sind der perfekte Ort um in Island zu klettern. Einst am Boden des Meeresgrundes zu finden, ragen sie nun über grüne Wiesen mit dem Gletscher Vatnajökull im Hintergrund. Diese Klettertour beinhaltet all das was Abenteurern das Herz schneller schlagen lässt – einmalige Natur, interessante Routen und jede Menge Spaß. Wir bringen Kletterschuhe, Klettergurt, Helm und Seile mit.
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Included: Transport from Skaftafell (Glacier Guides booking center), pick-up from Hotel Skaftafell, climbing instruction, climbing shoes and necessary climbing gear. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing and snacks. Total duration of trip: 5-6 hours. 13
Vatnajökull Voyager Full Day Tour from Reykjavík. Sightseeing, Glacier Hiking & Boat Ride
From Reykjavík
glacier lagoon Boat ride on Jökulsárlón & glacier hiking Difficulty 1 2345
Boat Ride
Guaranteed departures
June 1st - September 11th
7:00-7:30 from Reykjavík Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Sat
Glacier Hike
Combo Trip
Price
39.900 ISK per person 29.925 ISK children age 10-17 years old
Add 1.000 ISK per item Min 2 persons to rent hiking shoes, Sun Max 15 per guide waterproof jacket Min age 10 years or shoe size 35 EUR or pants
Description: This incredible adventure will take you into the Vatnajökull National Park in SouthEast Iceland and onto the biggest glacier in Europe. We will take a 4-hour drive along the South Coast on the Skaftafell Express Coach and have lunch at the Skaftafell Visitor Center Cafe before starting our adventure. From there we will go for an exploratory hike on the glacier and feel the ancient ice under our feet and all around. Geared up on crampons we walk on the ice and along the way we witness spectacular ice formations, winding sinkholes and deep ice crevasses. From here we continue onwards to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon on Breiðamerkursandur. We will find ourselves gliding between huge icebergs, a sight hard to describe with words. You will be picked up in a bus from Gray Line and a guide from Glacier Guides will take care of you on the glacier. Cette aventure incroyable vous emmène visiter le parc national de Vatnajökull, au sud-est de l’Islande. Ce parc national abrite un glacier du même nom, plus grand glacier d’Europe. Au menu, une marche de découverte sur le glacier, et une promenade en bateau sur un lagon parsemé d’icebergs, le Jökulsarlón. Dieses Abenteuer bringt euch in den Nationalpark Vatnajökull im Südosten Islands um den größten Gletscher Europas zu besuchen. Hier beginnt unsere Gletscherwanderung am Virkisjökull Gletscher. Mit dem jahrtausendealten Gletschereis unter unseren Füßen, ragt über uns der gigantische Gletscher Vatnajökull empor. Danach erkundet ihr die Gletscherlagune Jökulsárlón mit einem Amphibienboot. Am späten Abend sind wir wieder in Reykjavík.
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Included: Transport from Reykjavík, guided glacier hike, glacier gear, glacier lagoon boat ride. Bring with you: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, headwear, snacks and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Distance from Reykjavík: 330 km/ 205 miles. Total duration of trip: 16-17 hours. 14
Heli-Vatnajökull Glacier Hike Helicopter sightseeing tour & glacier hiking near Skaftafell
ökul, From Reykjavík Glacier hiking on Vatnaj h more! glacier lagoon and muc
Difficulty 1 2345
Sigthseeing
Guaranteed departures
Glacier Hike
Combo Trip
Price
356.900 ISK per person
May 15th - September 30th from Reykjavík
Contact us for departures
Min 3 persons Max 8 per guide Min age 10 years
Description: En route to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon we follow the never ending stretches of black lava sand beaches past the famous Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano and tumbling waterfalls. Once we reach the glacier lagoon we stop for 45 minutes to give you time for a boat ride (not included). As we head back we fly over the countless Vatnajökull glacier tongues where we meet our glacier guide who will take us on a 1 hour interpretive and fun filled glacier hike in the incredible landscape of the ice world. From there we fly past the highest peak of Iceland, and to the remote and rugged Fjallabak nature reserve. You’ll see parts of the island that are hidden to all but a few and get access to highland lakes, braided rivers, towering mountains and majestic volcanic scenery. This tour is bound to exceed even the highest expectations! C’est la Côte Sud de l’Islande que nous survolons ici. Nous longeons d’immenses plages de sable noir, effleurons de vertigineuses chutes d’eau, d’innombrables langues de glaces, et le célèbre volcan Eyjafjallajökull. Nous nous posons également près de Jökulsárlón, une magnifique lagune glaciaire, et c’est vous qui décidez des deux haltes suivantes! Von Reykjavík fliegen wir zur Gletscherlagune, wo man eine 30-45 Min. lange Bootstour machen kann (nicht inklusive). Weiter geht es zum Vatnajökull sowie dem höchsten Gipfel Islands, und dem Naturreservat Fjallabak. Die farbenreiche Bergketten Landmannalaugars, sowie das geothermale Gebiet Hraftinnusker werden überflogen, bevor es vorbei am Vulkan Hekla nach Reykjavík geht. Während des Trips werden wir dreimal landen.
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Included: Helicopter flight, picnic lunch, guided glacier hike and glacier gear. Bring with you: Warm and waterproof clothing, headwear and gloves. Total duration of trip: 6-8 hours. 15
Blue Ice
Glacier Hiking, Ice Climbing and a visit to Skógafoss Waterfall
From Reykjavík
“It is an incredible experience to walk on the glacier and I felt very safe when attempting my first time at ice climbing.” - TripAdvisor
Difficulty 1 2 345
Ice Climbing
Guaranteed departures
January 1st - December 31st
8:30-9:00 from Reykjavík 11:30 from Sólheimajökull Parking Lot Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
Glacier Hike
Combo Trip
Price
19.990 ISK per person 24.990 ISK w/ pick-up
Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, ice-climbing
Min no minimum boots, waterproof jacket Sat Sun Max 8 per guide or pants Min age 14 years or shoe size 35 EUR
Description: Here is your chance to visit a glacier and not just any glacier. This trip will take you to the frozen glacial tongue that is Sólheimajökull glacier. It is a magnificent phenomenon, a rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. We will explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges. Along the way we will find an ice wall on the glacier and try our hands at ice climbing. We will provide you with all the tools you need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines. On our return journey to Reykjavík we will stop at the beautiful waterfall Skógafoss. Now is the time to be adventurous and explore a crawling glacier! It’s certainly one of those “When in Iceland” things that you should not miss. Voyagez sur la côte sud islandaise. Profitez de cette occasion en or pour enfiler crampons, harnais et casque afin de vous mesurer à la grande langue glaciaire Sólheimajökull au sud de l’Islande. Une randonnée d’exploration combinée avec l’initiation à l’escalade de glace. Cette excursion est ouverte à tous niveaux, et disponible depuis Reykjavík. Dieser Trip führt uns an die Gletscherzunge Sólheimajökull in Südisland. Wir wandern über den Gletscher und entdecken dieses spektakuläre Umfeld. Danach suchen wir uns eine Eiswand und versuchen uns im Eisklettern. Wir versorgen euch mit der Ausrüstung, die ihr braucht: Eisaxt, Steigeisen und Sicherungsseile. Auf dem Weg zurück nach Reykjavík halten wir am wunderschönen Wasserfall Skógafoss.
Details:
Included: Guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, an introduction to ice climbing, glacier gear. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended and a packed lunch. Total duration of trip: 4-5 hours, 10-11 hours with transfer. Distance from Reykjavík: 164 km/101 miles. How to get there by car: Arriving from Reykjavík on road #1, passing Skógafoss take a left turn after passing the bridge on to road #221. Meeting location is Sólheimajökull Café. 16 GPS 63°31´00.48”N, 19°22´00.12W(WGS84).
Glaciers & Waterfalls
Glacier Hiking & sightseeing at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss & Reynisfjara
From Reykjavík
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Combo Trip
Price
21.990 ISK per person
January 1st - December 31st
10:00-10:30 from Reykjavík* 8:00-8:30 from Reykjavík
Glacier Hike
*From June 1st
Min no minimum Sat Sun Max 15 per guide Min age 10 years
Add 1.000 ISK per item to rent hiking shoes, waterproof jacket or pants
Description: Walk behind the magnificent wall of water of Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Take an easy hike on the ancient ice of Sólheimajökull glacier with a knowledgeable and certified glacier guide. Then take a leisurely stroll along the black sand beach of Reynisfjara with its famous basalt columns and caverns. We end this great sightseeing trip with a stop at the Skógafoss waterfall. This is a great value, easy, sightseeing trip with an adventurous twist. The sights are breathtaking and the grandeur unforgettable. Where else in the world can you stand on 700 years old glacier ice, walk behind a 65 meter high waterfall and stroll along a volcanic black sand beach in one day? You will be picked up in a bus from Iceland Excursions and you will have a glacier guide from Arctic Adventures with you on the glacier. Une journée incroyable sur la côte Sud islandaise pour en découvrir les joyaux, grandes étendues, volcans et glaciers. Marchez derrière les chutes de Seljalandsfoss, mesurez-vous à l’impressionnante hauteur de Skógafoss, et foulez de vos crampons (fournis par votre guide) la langue de glace de Sólheimsjökull. Une journée haute en couleurs! Wir bringen euch zur abwechslungsreichen Südküste, zu den schönsten Gletschern und Vulkanen der Insel. Außerdem unternehmen wir auch noch eine spannende Gletscherwanderung und erleben die unendliche Welt aus Eis und Schnee hautnah.
Details:
Included: Pick-up from your hotel in Reykjavík, a guided visit to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Reynisfjara in a bus and glacier hiking with a certified glacier guide on Sólheimajökull glacier. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, gloves for the day. Good hiking shoes are recommended and can be rented if you notify us in advance. Bring snacks and packed lunch for the day. Total duration of trip: 11 hours. Distance from Reykjavík: 190 km/118 miles.
Please note: Arctic Adventures reserves the right to alter the itinerary if weather conditions change and the glacier walk is cancelled. If this cancellation occurs a visit to the Skógar museum and Vík 17 village is offered. In this case no refund is given.
A few words about our cancellation policy: We understand that travel plans change and at Glacier Guides we do our best to accommodate our guests. Every effort will be made to provide you with a refund in the event of a cancellation.* We ask that if you need to cancel or reschedule a booking that you please provide us with 24-hour notice via phone (+354.659.7000 or +354.562.7000) or email. This way we may be able to accommodate guests on our waiting list. Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to tour departure will be charged in full. ‘NO SHOWS’ will be charged 100% of the trip cost. ●● Group bookings of 6 or more must be held with a credit card and will be charged 100% of all services if cancelled with less than 48 hour notice. We will always try our best to accommodate you if you are running behind; lost, miscalculated time to arrive at departure point; It happens, we know! However, your tardiness can affect the remainder of the group delaying them for an ontime departure. Guests will generally be allowed a 5 minute grace period, however after that time, we will have to reschedule you for the next available departure. ●●
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A few words about the weather and conditions: All adventure trips and outdoor activities are weather and condition dependent and we reserve the right to change your itinerary or cancel your trip if we feel conditions are not appropriate. Please keep in mind that the weather changes fast on our northern island and with it conditions change. Our guides are trained to deal with changing conditions and their number one priority is to deliver a rewarding and fun adventure. Please be aware of this and respect your guides authority to do so. This is especially valid for winter travel in Iceland. Our summer trips (excluding high alpine trips), operated from June through August, are rarely adversely affected by harsh weather.
A few words about “assumed risk” and outdoor activities: Guests are advised that all activities are undertaken entirely at their own risk and they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times in accordance with Glacier Guides or their partners guidelines and must take proper responsibility for their own actions. All adventure tours and outdoor activities carry inherent risks and Glacier Guides does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its guests or that can be traced to the actions of the guests or are caused by factors outside of human control (Force Majeure). With the purchase of your tour you agree to these conditions, understand its implications and accept responsibility for your participation in your tour. Depending on the excursion, you may be requested to sign an additional liability release. *Please note that this policy applies to Glacier Guide trips only. (Blue Ice, Glaciers & Waterfalls, Vatnajökull Voyager and Into the Glacier are operated in partnership with other companies. See their cancellation policies below)
Blue Ice and Glaciers & Waterfalls are operated with Arctic Adventures: 90% refund If you cancel the trip with more than one week (7 days) notice (this percentage reflects our cost of booking & preparing your tour) ●● 70% of the trip price if you cancel the trip less than seven days before your departure ●● If you cancel your day trip with less than two days notice (48 hours) no refund will be given. ●●
Vatnajökull Voyager with Gray Line: ●● ●●
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Gray Line handles the transfer from Reykjavík to Skaftafell. All cancellations received more than 24 hours prior to tour departure are subject to a full refund. Cancellations received less than 24 hours prior to tour departure will be charged in full.
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How to book your adventure Online - glacierguides.is E-mail us - info@glacierguides.is Call Skaftafell - +354 659 7000 Call Reykjavík - +354 571 2100 Visit our downtown office Laugavegur 11, Reykjavík Open every day from 8:00 to 22:00 Or visit our Eco Hut in Skaftafell Open every day from 8:30 to 18:30