ICELAND EXPERIENCE
3 Hours Guided Breidamerkurjokull Glacier Hike from Jokulsarlon
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Skaftafell · Höfn í Hornafirði forecast
1°
Overcast
Today · Wind 2 m/s
Today
1° -1°
Light snow
Tomorrow
2° -4°
Cloudy
Sat
1° -5°
Clear sky
Sun
-2° -5°
Partly cloudy
Mon
-2° -5°
Partly cloudy
Tue
-1° -2°
Overcast
Wed
2° -2°
Partly cloudy
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for South Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Snæfellsleið: Snæfell - VatnajökullImpassable
SkógarSpots of ice
Þórsmerkurvegur: Seljalandsfoss - MerkurvegurNot known
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
A unique opportunity to hike up the amazing Breidamerkurjökull Glacier with the view over the majestic Glacier Lagoon, Jökulsárlón.
You will meet your certified glacier guide before the start of the tour. There you will receive all the necessary equipment, crampons, helmet, harness and an ice axe.
Starting with the super jeep ride up to the glacier before hiking strapping on your crampons and hike up the glacier.
Your guide will go with you on the glacier and describe all the features of the glacier. Crevasses, moulins and the natural blue ice caves. If you are lucky you will have the chance to look into an natural blue ice tunnel.
What's included
Not included
- –Lunch
Itinerary
- Tour stop
One of the jewels of the Icelandic South Coast. Your meeting point is at the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon where you can see the ice bergs float on the blue water
- Tour stop
Strap on your crampons, and hike up the Breidamerkurjökull Glacier. You will explore the ice formations, look into crevasses and if you're lucky see a natural blue ice cave.
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.