Height: 2111 m.
Terrain: A spectacular, long and demanding glacier hikes with big crevasses.
Average ascend time: 8-9 hours.
Total average trip time: 12-14 hours.
Height gain: ~2000 meter
Being a participant in this trip will give you a once in a lifetime experience. Stand on top of Iceland’s highest peak and cast your eyes over the biggest glacier mass in Europe with an unforgettable breathtaking panoramic view. To the north you can see mountains rising above the glacier plateau and to the south there are endless black sands being washed away by the Atlantic Ocean. This is certainly an unforgettable experience that no adventurer should miss out on.
The night before our estimated departure the guides will meet up with the group to discuss the details of the trip and go over logistics. At this time you will also be provided with the necessary equipment so that you can be ready for an early morning departure. Although there is no technical climbing involved in the ascent to the summit, it is both physically and mentally
challenging and takes 10-14 hours. The total elevation gain is more than 2000m (6,500ft) and the total walking distance is 23km (14 miles). We will be moving over challenging terrain and crossing crevasses so an expert mountain guide and specialized glacier equipment such as ropes and crampons are essential.
Please note that because the hike starts in the early hours it will be necessary to stay the night before and after the hike in Skaftafell under the Vatnajökull glacier or in the surrounding areas.
Details:
Price: EUR 111,-
Distance from Reykjavik: 330 km. Duration of trip: approx 10-14 hours. Age limit: 18 years. Minimum: 6 pax. Maximum: 100 pax. Please refer to our website for information on what to bring. You can rent hiking shoes and waterproof clothing should you need them. Trip starts at approx 05:00 AM. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other factors out side our control.
Disclaimer: All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Incentives does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.