This incredible adventure will take you into the Vatnajökull National Park in South East Iceland and onto the biggest glacier in Europe.
You will drive along the South Coast on the Skaftafell Express Coach and have lunch at the national park entrance before starting this adventure on the Virkisjökull Glacier. First you will go for an exploratory hike on the glacier itself and feel the ancient ice under your feet and all around. High above you on the outlet glacier looms the massive Vatnajökull glacier in all its grandeur, a sight not soon forgotten.
Geared up on crampons (metal spikes for the soles of our shoes) you will safely walk on the ice and along the way witness spectacular ice formations, winding sink holes and deep ice crevasses. The specially trained, highly qualified glacier guides will tell you all about the Vatnajökull Glacier and the rough outlet glaciers, that like the Virkisjökull, descend from the main hub, towards the ocean.
From Virkisjökull you'll continue onwards and onto the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon on Breiðamerkursandur. This place is one of the absolute must sees and there is no better way to explore it than on one of the strange looking amphibian boats. You'll find yourselves gliding between huge icebergs, which constantly break away from the glacier tongue of Breiðamerkurjökull, producing a wonderworld of ice, hard to describe with words. After a boat ride you will stop for coffee and a warm Icelandic waffel with cream and jam before starting your journey back to Reykjavík.
IMPORTANT: HOTEL PICK-UP CHANGES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOU
Pick-ups from several Reykjavik hotels and guesthouses have been affected by new restrictions imposed by Reykjavík City Council. You will be assigned a nearby bus stop where your transport will meet you instead. Please see the “Pick-Up Points” tab below for the list of affected hotels.
For a full list of the hotels included for pick-up please click here >
Please note: Occasionally actual days of operation are subject to change. If this is the case we will endeavour to book a day as close as possible to your original preferred day. Should this not be acceptable a full refund will be made.
Pick-up Points:
Pick-ups from several Reykjavik hotels and guesthouses have been affected by new restrictions imposed by Reykjavík City Council. So if you are staying in any of the below hotels, you will be assigned a nearby bus stop where your transport will meet you instead:
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If you are staying at any of these hotels:
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Your pick-up point is now: Bus stop 2. Safnahúsið – The Culture House |
Your pick-up point is now: Bus stop 13. Traðarkot |
Your pick-up point is now: Bus stop 10. Hlemmur |
Tour Information
- PLEASE NOTE: You will need to bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended! You can rent hiking shoes and waterproof clothing if you need them (not included in tour price).
- Departure: 07:30, Pick-up: 07:00.
- Duration: 16 hours.
- Hotel pick-up service included.
- Tour runs on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays between June to September.
Please note children under 10 are not allow to participate on this tour.
When you’ve Booked: You’ll receive an initial confirmation from us immediately. We will then send your booking details to the supplier within 48 hours to request confirmation. Once they confirm that your requested date and ticket is available, we will email your confirmation which will include the local operator’s contact details and any relevant information.