Exclusive Glacier Experience on Vatnajökull
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join Ice Pic Journeys for a bespoke full-day adventure through Iceland’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Begin with a private glacier hike across Vatnajökull, where you’ll explore shimmering ice formations and stunning views alongside one of our expert photographer-guides. Afterwards, enjoy a cinematic photoshoot at Diamond Beach and the Glacier Lagoon, capturing the contrast between volcanic black sand and glistening ice. Then, board a Zodiac boat for a thrilling ride among towering icebergs drifting through the lagoon. Throughout the day, we’ll document your journey with professional photos. Within 14 days, you’ll receive a custom photo package via private download—memories frozen in time. This is not just a tour, it’s your story written in ice, light, and movement—crafted exclusively by Ice Pic Journeys.
Inclusions
What's included
- Photographer-Guide
- Glacier Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons
- 20 Shot Photo Edited Package Per Person (emailed within 14 days of the tour)
Itinerary
Private Glacier Hike with Photography Package included! Upon arrival at the glacier parking lot, your guide will provide you with essential gear, including: ✔️ Crampons ✔️ Ice Axe ✔️ Harness ✔️ Helmet with a Headlamp ✔️ Hiking Boots (if rented) We’ll then embark on a 30-minute scenic hike to the glacier's edge. The terrain is mostly flat with slight rocky sections, making it accessible for most fitness levels. Our pace will always match the comfort of our guests. Once on the ice, you’ll get a feel for walking with crampons as we ascend Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier. Your guide will lead you through stunning crystal-blue ice formations, deep moulins, and other mesmerizing glacial features. The surreal landscape will make you feel as though you've stepped onto another planet.
Private Photoshoot near the Glacier Lagoon with a unique view of the lagoon and Breiðamerkurjökull Glacier
Hop on a Zodiac boat tour to glide past massive icebergs.
Private photoshoot at Diamond Beach. Pose between the stranded Icebergs and Ice Cubes surrounding the black sandy beach.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 5 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet in the Glacier Lagoon parking lot and ride in our superjeep to the glacier.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ice Pic Journeys
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If an infant car seat is required, the parents need to provide it.
- If a child is below 5 then a sling or backpack must be provided by the parents.
- If a child is under 6 years old it be approved directly by contacting
- Not recommended for people unfit to hike at least 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)
How it compares in Skaftafell
- Its from-price is 1016% above the median of the 42 experiences we list in Skaftafell.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 31 of 42.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Skaftafell
Skaftafell is a green pocket of Vatnajökull National Park in south-east Iceland, with glacier tongues, the Svartifoss waterfall and walking trails.
Skaftafell is a green oasis in south-east Iceland, set between black sand plains and the white ice of Vatnajökull, Europe's largest ice cap by volume. It forms part of Vatnajökull National Park, and from the visitor centre trails lead through birch scrub and heather to glacier tongues and waterfalls. The Skaftafellsjökull, an outlet glacier, is in view from several paths, and the huge outwash plain of Skeiðarársandur stretches to the coast.
Top-ranked sights in Skaftafell: Svartifoss Waterfall, Skaftafellsjökull.
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