Glacier Grand Slam
Glacier Hiking & Glacier Lagoon
Get intimate with the highlights of Vatnajökull National Park on a glacier hike and boat ride through towering icebergs!
This tour is for the adventurous ones. A glacier hike on Falljökull glacier followed by a zodiac boat ride on Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon. This is surely the ultimate ICEland adventure, filled with exploration, adventure and truly unforgettable views.
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Availability
May 16th - September 30th
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Duration
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Level
Moderate
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Pickup
No
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Meet on location
Yes
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Min. Age
10 years
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Ratio
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Price
16.990 ISK
- Tour highlights
- Vatnajökull national park
- Glacier hiking
- Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon
- Zodiac boat ride
- Included
- Guided glacier hike
- Certified glacier guide
- Specialized glacier gear
- Glacier lagoon boat ride
Sign up and see why the Glacier Grand Slam is our most popular glacier trip! You will get the opportunity to visit the most breathtaking and inspiring nature that Vantnajökull National Park has to offer.
This tour is meet on location only which means that you will have to meet us at Skaftafell booking center (grey house with turf roof), 30 min before the tour starts.
In the beginning of the tour, you will get an introduction to the unique, fascinating world of ice, traversing the spectacular but easy tracks of the Virkisjökull glacier. We start with a short walk along the glacier valley where your guide will explain the unique features of the retreating paths of Falljökull and Virkisjökull glaciers and their surroundings.
As we arrive at the edge of the Virkisjökull glacier we will strap on crampons and make our way up the icy but easily accessible slopes. On the way, we will witness incredible ice formations and crevasses, learning about how they are formed and how the glacier continuously reshapes itself. We will approach the awe-inspiring ice fall, seeing up close how the ancient ice stoically falls hundreds of meters off the mountain top below as it flows in slow motion towards the ocean, a journey it will never complete as global warming continues to fuel its melting and slow retreat.
After our glacier exploration, you must travel on your own to the secluded (and locals favorite) Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon. Here you will take an amazing 45 minute Zodiac boat ride, gliding among numerous large icebergs with Europe’s largest glacial mass. The Fjallsárlón guide will take you back in time to the historical side of things. Come and learn about the history and formation of the lagoon and all who inhabited this beautiful landmark.
Remember to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
What if I don’t own all of these clothing necessaries?
Don’t worry, you can always rent sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants in the booking process. We do not rent gear from location.
Please note
Departure from our Skaftafell booking center (gray house with the turf roof). Skaftafell is located 327km (203 miles) from Reykjavík. The nearest towns to Skaftafell are Kirkjubæjarklaustur, 69km to the west and Höfn, 130km to the east.
How far are Skaftafell and the Glacier Guides sales office from Reykjavik?
Skaftafell is located about 330 kilometers from Reykjavík. See map for directions.
What should we wear on our glacier trip in Iceland?
Iceland is known for colorful weather. It can sometimes show you all 4 seasons in one day.
Dressing for this sort of weather can be a challenge so we always recommend to dress in layers. Dress is 3 or 4 upper layers such as a light t-shirt (preferably wool) next to the skin, then a fleece or heavy wool garment, topped off with a waterproof wind-breaker. Jeans are not recommended for our trips as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when they get wet. Lightweight hiking pants, track pants or long cotton pants are best and then wind/waterproof pants over. We also recommend using sunglasses and sunscreen even if it is cloudy due to the high UV and sunlight reflection off of the glacier.
We can rent out good hiking boots as well as a waterproof raincoat and trousers for all of our trips.
Do any glacier tours go from Reykjavík to Skaftafell and back in one day?
Yes, so happy to be able to tell you that we have 3 tours that do exactly this
VATNAJOKULL GLACIER HIKE & JOKULSARLON
Do I need to bring a backpack on a glacier trip in Iceland?
We recommend bringing your own backpack on our full day or 1/2 day tours. It’s great to carry a small lunch or some extra clothing.
Can I bring my camera along on a glacier tour?
You can bring you camera along, and you should definitely bring one since the setting on the tour is full of amazing, scenic views.
I am pregnant, can I still join a glacier hike?
This is, of course, a personal choice, we have often had pregnant women on our trips and we have also gladly refunded our guests that had booked well in advance of finding out the happy news. We recommend you take a close look at our trip description and difficulty rating, they will hopefully give you a better idea. It is also good to contact your physician, pregnant women’s health can be quite different. Feel free to contact us if you have further questions or concerns.
Do I need to bring a lunch with me on the glacier tours?
We do not provide lunch on any of our trips, so we recommend you bring your own lunch (for the longer trips), snacks and a bottle of water (you can refill it on the trip).
What are crampons?
Crampons are metal spikes that we attach to the soles of your hiking shoes, these enable you to walk on the glacier ice without slipping.
Is there a guide on each Arctic Adventures glacier tour?
Yes, there is a specially trained and certified glacier guide on each trip glacier tour we offer.
Disclaimer
All our tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
