Your adventure into Iceland's world of ice begins here at the Skaftafell Base Camp, nestled within the breathtaking Vatnajökull National Park. After meeting your expert guide and getting geared up, a scenic 20-minute bus ride will take you toward the edge of Falljökull, an impressive outlet glacier. From there, it's about a 30-minute hike across volcanic terrain to the ice itself, where you'll strap on crampons and step into another world of shimmering icefalls, deep blue crevasses, and surreal formations, all with Europe's largest ice cap as your backdrop.
Arctic Adventures
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Samantha BurkeThe Ultimate Guide to Iceland
3 h 30 min
Ages 8+
All seasons
High-end
Nearby local secrets
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