Glacier Beyond: Remote Two-Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
📍 Skaftafell, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, Iceland
New tour! Cross Falljökull and continue to the epic, secluded Virkisjökull. This is a small-group glacier hike from Skaftafell that takes guests off the main route for a quieter, wilder adventure.
About this experience
Leave the crowds behind on our newest original glacier hike! This extended 5.5-hour adventure takes you across two outlet glaciers of the mighty Vatnajökull. . Starting from the Arctic Adventures Hut in Skaftafell, you'll board our 4x4 bus for a scenic drive to the glacier's edge. You'll cross Falljökull, the "Falling Glacier," to reach the hidden Virkisjökull, the secluded "Fortress Glacier" where most of the hike unfolds. Far from the standard glacier routes, you'll walk through a quiet world of towering ice formations, dramatic icefalls, and striking basalt columns. This is a glacier almost to yourself!. Built for travelers ready to go beyond the beaten path, this is the wilder, more secluded alternative to a standard glacier hike. Highlights:. Hike on 2 glaciers, the quiet Virkisjökull (''Fortress Glacier'') and the popular Falljökull (''Falling Glacier''). Escape the crowds on a hidden, off-the-beaten-track route. Witness dramatic icefalls and fascinating black basalt columns . Stand beneath dramatic icefalls from Iceland's highest peak.
Meeting point
Arctic Adventures Skaftafell Hut
Skaftafellsstofa, Skaftafell, Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, 785, Iceland
Experience details
What’s included
- National park entrance fee
- Entry or admission fee
- Landing and facility fees
- Certified, expert glacier guide
- 4x4 bus transport from Skaftafell to the glacier's edge
- Specialized glacier gear: crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet
- Small-group experience
- Expertly guided glacier hike
What’s not included
- Parking fees
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof jacket and pants (available to rent)
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support (available to rent)
- Warm gloves and hat
Useful to know
- Warm outdoor clothing in layers
- Waterproof jacket and pants (available to rent)
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support (available to rent)
- Warm gloves and hat
- Food and drinks
- Sunglasses and sunscreen, especially in summer
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