Glaciers form when loads of snow collects on the mountains within many years, and not enough of it melts. Snow becomes incredibly heavy over time, therefore starts compressing on its own weight – eventually becoming glacier ice. Roughly, 50 meters of snow compresses into 1 meter of ice.

Individual glacier outlets have already seen 15-50% of ice loss since the year 2000.

Unfortunately Icelandic winters are no longer cold enough for the glaciers to grow. During winter months, glaciers tend to remain the same size since it's not warm enough to grow, while during summer months glaciers melt at a great rate.

No, you don’t! The meeting point is warm, cozy, and conveniently located close to Falljökull. Parking here is free, unlike Skaftafell, where parking fees apply.

Items

• Warm clothes
• Inner layer – Shirt / T-shirt (wool or synthetic)
• Insulating layer – Polyester Sweater / Fleece Sweater / Insulated Down Jacket 
• Outer layer – Waterproof jacket and pants (can be rented from Tröll)
• Hiking pants / fleece pants
• Socks (wool / hiking)
• Hiking / Climbing boots (boots need to have an ankle support to protect your ankle from potential sprains while hiking; Tröll has boots rental at location if needed)
• Hat, gloves, sunglasses
• Sunscreen 
• Small water bottle
• Joy & happiness!

Easy to Moderate

Clients must be fit enough for the activity they are participating in. They must be dressed and geared up according to weather conditions

8 years old, and the minimum shoe size to be able to participate in the tour is EU 33/34

📍Meeting Point – Google Maps Search:Troll Expeditions Skaftafell

Hof (next to Route 1, approx. 5 hours from Reykjavík in good road conditions)

Meeting point is a short distance from the Skaftafell Visitor Centre in Southeast Iceland.

We highly recommend that you arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour cannot be guaranteed or refunded.

Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once it gets wet, it takes a long time to dry, leaving you cold.

Select extras (shoes, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants) during checkout, or rent them out at the meeting point directly with our guides.

The temperature on the glacier is just a few degrees colder than at the Skaftafell Terminal, however much more windy due to a higher elevation.

Find the weather information here

Feel free to contact Iceguide customer service for any questions on info@iceguide .is or call+354 519 5544

Wish you a magical hike!

• All day tours can be cancelled 24 hours before the departure time by sending a written email to info@iceguide.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All changes and cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. • In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.