Skaftafell: Blå islabyrint glaciärvandring i liten grupp på Vatnajökull
Beskrivning
Lämna de vanliga turiststråken bakom dig och kliv in i en overklig värld av djupblå raviner och frusna korridorer. Det här är inte din genomsnittliga glaciärpromenad. Crevasselabyrinten är en exklusiv rutt genom Falljökulls is, där Europas största glaciär (Vatnajökull) rinner nedför fjällsidan. Ledd av certifierade glaciärguider navigerar du i en labyrint av skimrande blå isväggar och taggiga formationer som de flesta besökare bara ser på avstånd. Höga blå isväggar och slingrande sprickor skapar en surrealistisk, uppslukande upplevelse. Denna tur kombinerar glaciärvandringens underverk med blå isgrottor - tillgängliga året runt och perfekta för alla upplevelsenivåer. Oavsett om du är en naturälskare, förstagångsutforskare eller fotograf, upptäck säkert Islands isiga hjärta på nära håll. Missa inte ett av de mest oförglömliga och fotovärda äventyren på Island.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Vår resa börjar vid Arctic Adventures Skaftafell Booking Hut , där du får träffa din Guide och andra upptäcktsresande. Härifrån kör vi ca 11 km till Fallsjökulls glaciärtunga, växlar upp och ger oss ut på ett ~4 km långt äventyr genom glaciärlabyrinten.
Vatnajökull, i Vatnajökulls nationalpark, är den näst största glaciären i Europa och Islands största glaciär och nationalpark! Vi utforskar Falljökull, en utlöpare av den mäktiga Vatnajökull.
Falljökull (''Fallande Glaciären'') är den vackra glaciärutlöparen där Vatnajökull rinner nerför fjällsidan. Det är här vi vandrar. Din Guide leder dig ut på isen och ser till att alla är bekväma med sina krampor och utrustning. Därefter leder Guiden dig till Labyrinten, en del av glaciären där isen trycks och dras in i djupa sprickor och smala gränder. Du kommer att väva genom dessa blåtonade korridorer, lära dig om isens geologi och klimatförändringarnas inverkan på Islands jättar.
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Resenärer bör vara beredda att gå cirka 4 km (2,5 miles) med en höjdökning på 200 - 250 meter. Även om turen bedöms som enkel och lämplig för de flesta fitnessnivåer, finns det en måttlig mängd promenader över ojämn glaciär terräng.
- Vi tillhandahåller all säkerhetsutrustning. Observera att våra specialiserade glaciärskor endast finns för skostorlekarna 35 - 50 EU. De som har en skostorlek utöver dessa kan tyvärr inte delta.
- Robusta vandringskängor med fotledsstöd är obligatoriska för detta äventyr. Uthyrning är tillgänglig mot en avgift om det behövs.
Recensioner(27)
The tour was very enjoyable and well organized. Nicole was an excellent guide: she provided all the explanations in Italian, English, and Spanish, making sure that everyone in the group could follow along despite the different nationalities. The only disappointing aspect was the ice maze itself. Unfortunately, due to the temperature, the ice had partially melted and was lower than expected, so it did not look quite like the photos. As a result, it was not exactly what we had imagined beforehand. However, this is obviously dependent on weather conditions and not on the tour organization. Overall, it was still a positive experience.
Hi Silvia, this is lovely to read and thank you for the honest framing. Glad the tour and the guide worked out well overall. Glacier conditions really do shift with the weather from day to day, so the ice can look quite different visit to visit. Thanks again for taking the time to write, we genuinely appreciate the feedback. Arctic Adventures Team
Very nice hike. Our guide was very nice and told us some information about the glacier.
Our guide Martina was very attentive and explained all the procedures to us in great detail and checking that everything was okay.
Hi Marco, thank you for the thoughtful review. Glad the glacier hike was a great one and that the guide looked after the group well. Looking forward to hosting you again. Arctic Adventures Team
A beautiful experience with a very attentive guide who shared very interesting information. It is possible to find discount coupons by searching on the net. Warning: 20-minute walk there and back to get to the glacier. Out of 4 hours, count on 1.5 hours on the glacier.
Hi Julie, thanks for writing this. Glad the Skaftafell hike was such a great one, and that the guide made the day. Your practical notes are useful for future readers. Hope Iceland pulls you back one day! Arctic Adventures Team
We booked the Glacial Wonders tour for our group and had a fantastic time. It was the first time hiking a glacier for most of us and the difficulty level was just fine. The guide gave clear instructions for how to navigate the terrains and equip our gears. The views and the experience were unbeatable!
Hi there, thank you for the kind review! Glad the glacier hike was such a great first-time experience for the group, and that the guide made the terrain feel manageable. Hope you'll be back for more! Arctic Adventures Team
We had a good time even though it rained heavily. Unfortunately the hike through the Crevisse is extremely short since one section broke off and it was not passable. Otherwise good tour and nice guides!
Hi Stefanie, thanks for taking a moment to write this. Glaciers really do move and shift, so route changes when a section becomes impassable are part of how these hikes work. Glad you still had a good time despite the rain, and that the guides made the day. Hope Iceland pulls you back. Arctic Adventures Team
A unique experience this 3-hour walk on the glacier. A timeless moment in a grand setting.
Hi Evelyn, much appreciated. Glad the glacier walk was such a memorable experience and that the guide brought real care to the group. Come back any time. Arctic Adventures Team
Absolutely brilliant experience getting to hike a glacier and actually use the gear (even if at a beginner level). Will definitely do the next level if I come back.
We had a wonderful time with Veronica Yarza Ortega on the Vanatjökull Glacier in Iceland. A fantastic adventure with a cheerful and professional guide. She provided excellent explanations and helped us feel confident for what was, after all, a pretty impressive activity. She was very attentive to the group, reassuring, confident, and made us feel safe. A pleasant memory for four Frenchies—even the sun was out to join us. Thanks so much Veronica Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Hi there, always good to hear this. Feeling safe and confident on a glacier isn't a given, and glad the guide brought that for all four of you. Arctic Adventures Team
The hike to the foot of the glacier was a little strenuous. The hike on the glacier was a little challenging. Our guide, Phillipe, was EXCELLENT! He made sure we were all safe, explained all the safety precautions, and checked everyone's equipment. During the hike he explained a lot of the features of the glacier and the effect of the glacier on the mountains around us. He was good natured and made the hike very rewarding. He even took several group photos of us. On our way down, some of us were thirsty. We got the chance to taste some of the meltwater, which was very refreshing. I highly recommend this tour!
Hi Janet, thank you for the kind review. A glacier day done well isn't just about the ice itself, it's the way the guide talks you through what you're looking at while keeping the group safe. Lovely to hear yours did both. Arctic Adventures Team
