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Glacier hiking on Fjallsjökull, and other glaciers, is one of the most popular activities to do in Iceland. No wonder, in Iceland, especially on the South Coast of the island, you will find majestic glaciers on every turn. These glaciers are fairly easily accessible, but at the same time people should be extremely careful and not venture onto a glacier without proper guidance. Around the Vatnajökull National Park area you will find many companies that operate guided glacier experiences. At Fjallsárlón you will find one of those companies that promises a fantastic glacier adventure, and no crowds!
For those that seek an adventure in one of Iceland’s glaciers, a glacier hike and iceberg boat tour combo, promises an unforgettable experience. It is not just a regular hike, it’s an exploration that has been designed for true adventurers that are eager to explore the off the beaten paths of Iceland. A glacier hike journey into the pristine wilderness of Iceland.
The Glacier Hike & Iceberg Boat Tour will start with an exciting boat tour around the floating icebergs on Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon. After you have enjoyed sailing around the icebergs, you will go for a fantastic glacier hike experience on Fjalljökull glacier.
After you have explored the beautiful Icebergs floating around on Fjallsárlón, you will dock by the glaciers edge and start the next face of your journey.
From there your journey continues where you will traverse an untouched, alluring landscape towards the edge of Fjallsjökull glacier. Fjallsjökull is an outlet glacier that crawls slowly down the mountain range from Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. Fjallsjökull offers a unique and dynamic environment to hike.Once you take a step onto the glacier ice, a frozen wonderland unfolds. You will explore deep crevasses and marvel at the vast, silent frozen landscape. When standing on Fjallsjökull glacier you will experience an incredible view over Fjallsárlón glacier lagoon and the surrounding area. All enjoyed in profound peace and quiet on this glacial wilderness.
After your glacier hike, we go back to the boats and sail across the lagoon back to shore.
Fjallsárlón prioritizes personalized and crowd-free experiences to ensure the best experience possible. A small group size of only 10 people makes for an intimate encounter with one of Iceland’s stunning glacial wonderlands. A glacier hike on Fjallsjökull offers a great adventure with breathtaking views and a true sense of discovery.
This tour is great for those that want to experience the natural wonders of the Icelandic glaciers. You will be guided by experienced guides that will tell you everything about the life of a glacier, from formation until it breaks down into the glacier lagoon. The tour is operated from Fjallsárlón base camp so everything is conveniently in one place. There is even a restaurant on location, perfect for energising after your Glacier Hiking Experience on Fjallsjökull.
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