This incredible adventure will take you into Vatnajökull National Park in South East Iceland and onto the biggest glacier in Europe. We will drive along the South Coast on the Skaftafell Express Coach and have lunch at the National Park entrance before starting our adventure on Virkisjökull Glacier. We start off by boarding a bus that will take you on a scenic 15 minute drive to the glacier. There we will go for an exploratory hike on easy tracks on the glacier itself and feel the ancient ice under our feet and all around. High above us on the outlet glacier looms the massive Vatnajökull glacier in all its grandeur, a sight not soon forgotten.
Geared up on crampons (metal spikes for the soles of our shoes) we safely walk on the ice and along the way we witness spectacular ice formations, winding sink holes and deep ice crevasses. Our specially trained, highly qualified glacier guides will tell you all about Vatnajökull Glacier and the rough outlet glaciers, that like the Virkisjökull, descend from the main hub, towards the ocean.
After the glacial hike, you have about 2-3 hours of free time to enjoy the National Park on your own. At 18:00 we board the Skaftafell Express Coach again for our return journey along the south coast back to Reykjavík.
Bring with you:
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended! You can rent hiking shoes and waterproof clothing if you need them (not included in tour price).
Season:
10 June - 9 September
Tour departures:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 07:30 (Pick-up at 07:00).
Close-out dates:
10/07/2011-15/07/2011
2 September 2011 - fully booked
Duration: 16 hours
Included:
non-guided bus transfer from Reykjavík to Skaftafell and from Skaftafell to Reykjavík
Guidance on glacial hike as shown under Guidance below
Glacial hike
Excluded:
Meals and refreshments
Guidance on bus transfer from Reykjavík to Skaftafell and from Skaftafell to Reykjavík
Online Booking:
Until 18:00 the night before the tour takes place with 5% online discount
EnglishAll departures, 10 June - 9 September