- Day ToursFrom 160.000 ISK per personAll year
Duration
Approx 10 hoursDays of week
DailyDeparture
09.00 (from Gljúfrabúi base. Road 249)Minimum ratio
1 peopleDescription
On our glacier lagoon day tour we'll go for a drive along the south coast of Iceland heading to Europe's largest glacier; Vatnajökull. Vatnajökull is the largest ice cap in Iceland, covering more than 8 percent of the country. In total Vatnajökull covers 8,100 km2 (3,100 sq mi) which is about the size of Delaware!
As we arrive at Vatnajökull National Park you'll start to feel the true force of nature, which becomes apparent when we reach the large glacial lake Jökulsárlón on the south-east corner of Vatnajökull National Park. The lagoon developed after the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier started receding around the 1930s. The lagoon has grown since then at varying rates due to the melting of the glaciers.
We'll also explore other wonders of Vatnajökull National Park. Including the Diamond Beach, Fjallsárjökull and Skaftafell National Park.
Don't miss an opportunity to witness the true force of nature.
Tour highlights: Jökulsárlón/Glacier lagoon, Diamond beach, Fjallsárjökull, Vatnajökull glacier, Skaftafell, Svínafellsjökull...
What to bring
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head-wear, gloves and lunch.
Appropriate hiking boots/shoes are required
Optional Extras
Note: Add a Glacier hiking trip for 15.900,- ISK per person (minimum age 10 years)
You can add Ice cave visit to the famous Katla Ice Cave. (19.990,- ISK per person)
You can add a lunch-Meal at local restaurant. (5000,- ISK per person)
1-4 people 160.000 ISK total
5-10 people 220.000 ISK total
Skill level
Easy
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Disclaimer:
All adventures and glacier tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Southcoast Adventure does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. All customers are to realise that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.
Skill level
Easy
Suitable for most people in fair condition. You have to be able to walk on uneven surface and hike for at least 2 – 3 hours at a slow pace, with breaks. Trails are generally of good quality and glacier travel at a relatively low angle.
Moderate
Suitable for those in good condition who are able to walk for about 4 hours at a low or moderate pace. Trails are generally of good quality and glacier travel at a relatively low angle.
Challenging
For someone in good hiking condition and with experience of hiking. Trails generally in fair conditions but some parts of the tour might be off track. Glacier/snow travel can be on uneven ground with challenging sections. Increased distance. We recommend guests have the ability to cover 12km a day on rugged trails and snow.
Demanding
Only a few of our trips are defined as Demanding. Hence most of our tours are rated Easy, Moderate or Challenging. Demanding tours are for someone in very good hiking and physical condition. Trails generally in fair conditions but large sections of the tour might be off track. Glacier/snow travel on uneven ground with some challenging sections. Increased distance. we recommend guests have the ability to cover 20+ km a day on uneven trails and snow. A significant increase in elevation and some technical difficulty should be expected.
