Zodiac boat & Glacier Walk
On this pristine combo tour, you will be able to experience the wonders of Vatnajökull National Park. Vatnajökull National park is the perfect place to experience unspoiled nature and a unique environment. This tour will take you off the beaten path and let you explore the scenic sites of Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon and the beautiful Breiðarmerkurjökull Glacier.
- If you book the 09:00 AM Combo Tour you will be booked at 09:00 AM on the Vatnajökull Glacier Walk with Glacier Adventure and 15:30 PM on the Zodiac Boat at Fjallsárlón Lagoon.
- If you book the 10:30 AM Combo Tour, you will be booked on the 10:30AM on the Zodiac Boat at Fjallsárlón Lagoon and 14:00 on the Vatnajökull Glacier Walk with Glacier Adventure
This combo tour is available from May – September
Glacier Walk
Our certified and experienced glacier guides will take you on an unforgettable journey to Breiðarmerkurjökull glacier, an outlet glacier from Vatnajökull, located off the beaten path and away from the tourist crowds.
Once you step onto the ice it will feel like you are located on an icy planet. You will see crevasses, small caves or tunnels as well as little waterfalls and streams and other beautiful ice features. During the tour, you will get the chance to learn about the glacier, its history, how it was formed, how it affects our community, and how it continues to change and shape every day.
The duration of the tour is approx 4 hours including preparation and drive (1,5 hours on the glacier).
Minimum age is 10 years old
Iceberg Boat Tour
On this pristine Zodiac boat tour, you will enjoy the scenic sites of Fjallsarlon Glacier Lagoon.
You will be suited up at the base camp and guided by an experienced guide that will lead you through mossy otherworldly like landscape to the lagoon and your boat.
After take-off you will be circling icebergs of all shapes and sizes that sometimes turn or flip over creating a spectacle. The tour will take you up close to the glacier wall of Vatnajökull, occasionally huge icebergs can be seen breaking of the glaciers edge and falling into the lagoon.
The guides make sure that you receive personal yet professional service, including a good insight into the history and the nature of the area, the glaciers and icebergs.
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The tours are led by local and professional guides to give you a safe and unforgettable experience in the breathtaking Vatnajökull region. The tours start in two separate locations, there is around 20 min drive between the two meeting point (25 km ) so make sure to take that into consideration when planning your trip. Please be at our meeting points 20 minutes before departure time.
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GLACIER WALK MEETING POINT: Our meeting point is located at our Glacier Adventure Base Camp, just a few steps away from Hali Country Hotel. We are located 13 km east of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and 67 km west of Höfn. We recommend being there at least 20 minutes before departure time.
You will find the Glacier Adventure meeting point on Google Maps here
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FJALLSÁRLÓN TOUR MEETING POINT is located at Fjallsárlón / Frost restaurant . We recommend being there at least 15 minutes before departure time. You will find the Fjallsárlón meeting point on Google Maps here
The Zodiac Boat Tour on Fjallsárlón is operated by our local friends at Fjallsárlón. If you need to contact them: Tel: +354 666 8006 , www.fjallsarlon.is
FJALLSÁRLÓN ICEBERG LAGOON
Departure Times: 10:30 / 15:30
Meeting Point: Fjallsárlón Frost Restaurant
Duration: 1-1,5 hours/ 45 minutes on zodiac
Age Limit: 6 years old
Difficulty level: Easy
Group min: 2 persons
Group max: 12 persons
VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER WALK
Departure Time: 09:00 / 14:00
Meeting Point: Glacier Adventure base at Hali
Duration: 4 hours/ 1,5 hours on the ice
Age Limit: 10 years old
Difficulty level: Easy – Moderate
Group min: 2 persons
Group max: 12 person
No matter where you’re going in Iceland, it’s important to choose the right clothing and dress according to weather. We strongly recommend dressing in layers so it is easy to take off or put on layers depending on weather.
- Good waterproof shoes with ankle support (hiking boots )
- Thermal underwear
- Wool/fleece thermal mid-layer
- Hiking pants.
- Waterproof pants & jacket
- Gloves & hat
- Socks (wool or synthetic)
- Sunglasses
- Backpack
- Reusable Water-bottle
- Camera (optional)
Glacier Adventure reserves the rights to refuse participation of clients if not dressed according to weather since this will put the clients at risk. In such circumstances no refunds shall be given.
GLACIER WALK
- Crampons
- Harness
- Helmet
- Ice axe
ZODIAC BOAT TOUR
- Warm Jacket
- Floatation Vest
- You can rent the following equipment for the Glacier Walk tour:
Rain gear 1.000,- ISK
Hiking boots 1.000,- ISK
Good to have in mind
Good to have in mind
- Be at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time
- Here you can find accommodation suggestion.
- You can find useful information about the weather at www.vedur.is and the road conditions at www.road.is
Disclaimer: All glacier trips are undertaken at the responsibility of participants. Glacier Adventure does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions.
