Glacier Beyond Remote Two Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Two glaciers in one day, and one of them is a glacier most visitors never see! While other tours stick to the standard route on Falljökull, this hike takes you across it to reach Virkisjökull (''Fortress Glacier''), a remote, secluded glacier hidden from view. You'll spend 3.5 to 4 hours on the ice, visiting a quiet glacier valley framed by towering ice formations, dramatic icefalls, and striking basalt columns, with sweeping views of Öræfajökull, Iceland's highest peak. It's the longer, wilder, more remote alternative to a standard Skaftafell glacier hike, built for travellers who want to leave the crowds behind.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What To Expect
You'll step onto Falljökull, the "Falling Glacier," and your guide will lead you across its lower ice, teaching you how to read the surface and move safely between crevasses
After crossing Falljökull, you'll continue onto Virkisjökull, meaning "Fortress Glacier" where most of the hike takes place. This is the quiet, secluded part of the tour: roughly 3.5-4 hours walking through a glacier valley framed by dramatic icefalls, towering ice formations, and striking basalt columns, with views opening up to Öræfajökull, Iceland's highest peak.
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Glacier Beyond Remote Two Glacier Hike from Skaftafell
What‘s Included
Small-group hike on two glaciers (Falljökull & Virkisjökull)
Specialized glacier gear: crampons, ice axe, harness, helmet
Round-trip 4x4 transfer from Skaftafell to the glacier edge
Professional certified glacier guide
A parking fee is charged for the Skaftafell Visitor Parking Lot
Snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport to/from Skaftafell meeting point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Operated by Arctic Adventures