These tours are provided by two local companies. The Glacier Adventure Summer Tour starts at Glacier Adventure base camp in Hali at 9:30 AM. The Canyoning tour starts at 09:00 AM at the Haukafell campground. The age limit is 14 years old.

Glacier Adventure Summer Tour

Glacier Adventure Summer Tour is a full-day glacier expedition that includes a glacier walk with an introduction to ice-climbing.  This glacier tour is very adventurous, you spend more time on the glacier and you’ll get a chance to rappel down a crevasse or moulin and try some ice climbing. No experience is needed as our guides will teach you everything needed and keep you safe. Ice climbing & rappelling is optional so if you do not want to do this you will not have to.

This glacier tour is intended for those who want to spend a whole day outside hiking and exploring the wonders of the glacier, creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. The tour has a maximum of 8 participants to ensure a more intimate and discovery-filled adventure.

The total duration of the glacier tour is between 5-6 hours, with 3-4 hours on the glacier. This glacier tour is at a moderate level and no prior glacier experience is needed. 

Canyoning Tour

Are you looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush in Vatnajökull National Park? Look no further than this half-day canyoning adventure with Ice Guardians. We are the only operators of canyoning adventure experiences in Iceland!

This half-day trip is perfect on a sunny day, but it’s also thrilling even on rainy days, we’re getting wet anyway! You can truly embrace the elements by jumping and sliding in, and abseiling down, the waterfalls and blue pools beneath the Vatnajökull Ice Cap.

We begin by meeting on location, Haukafell Campground, getting you geared up and briefed on safety. After setting off, we will walk through the nurseries of trees planted by locals of the Forestry Association of Austur-Skaftafellinga. Along the way, you will see what it would’ve been like to be a farmer at the foot of Europe’s largest ice cap, Vatnajökull.

This trip is built for anyone who can swim confidently in the water, move with ease for half a day, and walk on uneven trails. We will take you through and practice the techniques required to get down the canyon safely. Canyoning experience is NOT necessary.

Join us canyoning in Vatnajökull National Park and we will make sure to send you home with a story to tell!

Disclaimer:  You will be asked to declare any medical conditions to your guide/s that will or could have an impact on a trip. If you are unsure if a medical condition will impact the trip, please drop us a message using the chat function or email [email protected]

• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• Not recommended for people with heart condition

The total duration of the tour is between 5-6 hours. This tour is at a moderate level and no prior experience is needed.

All glacier trips are taken at the responsibility of participants. Glacier Adventure does not take responsibility for accidents which are caused by their customers or can be traced to their own actions.

GLACIER ADVENTURE SUMMER TOUR 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   

CANYONING MEETING POINT is located at Haukafell Campground. We recommend being there at least 15 minutes before departure time. You will find the meeting point on Google Maps here

The Canyoning Tour is operated by our local friends at Ice Guardians. If you need to contact them: [email protected] – https://ice-guardians.com/

Disclaimer: Driving in Iceland can be unpredictable. We recommend you to stay in the area the night before a morning tour. 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

Included on the Summer Tour:

• Crampons
• Harness
• Helmet
• Ice axe if needed

Included on the Canyoning Tour:

• 2 Adventure Guides
• Hooded 5mm Wetsuit
• Helmet, Harness, Neoprene Boots & Gloves
• Personal Safety Lanyards
• Coffee, Hot Choc. or Tea after the trip
• A Small Sweet Treat

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
• Small backpack
• Reusable Water-bottle
• Food or Snack for a 6 hour tour (sandwich, chocolate bar, etc.)
• Camera (optional)

What to bring for the Canyoning Tour:

• Towel
• Waterproof phone Case or GoPro/action camera
• Dry change of clothes for after the trip
• Thick hiking socks that can get wet
• Swimsuit/rash vest/ slim fitting synthetic sports t-shirt/bra
• Food for after the trip

You can rent the following items for the Glacier Walk:

• Hiking boots 1000 ISK
• Rain gear 1000 ISK

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 Adventure reserves the right to always keep a 5% payment fee to cover costs for the booking & rescheduling.
• If you must reschedule or cancel the booking, please provide us with 24-hour notice. This way we might be able to resell the seats.
• Cancellations received less than 24 hours before tour departure, will not be refunded. This includes bookings made within 24 hours before departure.
• If clients cancel their tour more than 24 hours before departure, a 95% refund will be given.
• “No Shows” will not be refunded if the client is not on time before the tour departure.
• Glacier Adventure reserves the right to cancel your trip with your safety in mind.
• With short notice, the tours can be canceled due to safety reasons or other natural conditions. In such cases, a 100% refund is provided.

Note: We don’t refund if the client is late or doesn’t show up, or if the weather is not good and the tour is still on schedule. We recommend that participants stay in a hotel or guesthouse close to Hali the night before the tour.