Fláajökull Kayak and Glacier Hike: Full Day Combo Tour
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Explore secluded glacier far from tourist crowds
Kayak across lake beside massive glacier wall
Hike past waterfalls and moss-covered landscapes
Discover crevasses moulins and stunning ice formations
Fláajökull Glacier Adventure Combines Kayaking, Hiking, and Ice Exploration in Remote Iceland
A multi-activity glacier experience in southeastern Iceland takes travelers into the secluded landscapes of Fláajökull, an outlet glacier known for its quiet, less-visited surroundings. The tour begins at Smyrlabjörg Hotel, where guests receive a safety briefing before continuing by 4x4 into a remote moss-covered valley shaped by waterfalls and glacial melt.
The approach hike leads past the striking Bólstaðafoss waterfall and continues toward a hidden lake surrounded by rugged terrain. From here, participants launch kayaks and paddle across calm waters directly toward the glacier wall, offering an uncommon close-range perspective of the ice.
After reaching shore, guests switch to glacier trekking gear and explore the ice on foot. With crampons fitted, they traverse crevasses, moulins, and sculpted ice formations, gaining insight into the constantly shifting structure of the glacier.
The return journey retraces the same route by kayak and hiking trail, completing a rare combination of water travel and glacier exploration. The experience is designed to offer an intimate and immersive encounter with one of Iceland’s more secluded glacial environments.
Fláajökull Glacier Adventure Combines Kayaking, Hiking, and Ice Exploration in Remote Iceland
A multi-activity glacier experience in southeastern Iceland takes travelers into the secluded landscapes of Fláajökull, an outlet glacier known for its quiet, less-visited surroundings. The tour begins at Smyrlabjörg Hotel, where guests receive a safety briefing before continuing by 4x4 into a remote moss-covered valley shaped by waterfalls and glacial melt.
The approach hike leads past the striking Bólstaðafoss waterfall and continues toward a hidden lake surrounded by rugged terrain. From here, participants launch kayaks and paddle across calm waters directly toward the glacier wall, offering an uncommon close-range perspective of the ice.
After reaching shore, guests switch to glacier trekking gear and explore the ice on foot. With crampons fitted, they traverse crevasses, moulins, and sculpted ice formations, gaining insight into the constantly shifting structure of the glacier.
The return journey retraces the same route by kayak and hiking trail, completing a rare combination of water travel and glacier exploration. The experience is designed to offer an intimate and immersive encounter with one of Iceland’s more secluded glacial environments.
- Boat, paddle, PFD, drysuit, water shoes
- Crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe
- All equipment for safely kayaking and hiking on the glacier
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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Customer Reviews
We decided to join a moderate difficulty glacier hike rather than an easier ice cave tour to have a more relaxed and personal experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the hike! Both guides were super fun. knowledgeable and informative, taught us all about Milankovitch cycles and moraines and many more! They took us into a cave and up and down meanders to truly immerse ourselves into Mother Nature. I feel so lucky to have seen and been on this immaculate beauty and with lovely company. Would definitely recommend!
The tour was absolutely great. The guide ( Kira ) was very friendly and showed us a lot of, took pictures of us, talked to us about lots of things and explained what to do and what not to do very good, so that we don’t die :). We loved it and we would definitely come back, maybe for the extreme tour but this one was stunning. Highly recommended it 🤗🧊
The tour was an absolute blast. Our guide Kristian was fun and knowledgeable and trustworthy (most important part when he’s keeping you safe) and made a new and scary but exciting experience absolutely incredible. The glacier was gorgeous, and he found some really cool spots for us to climb and challenge ourselves! 10/10 recommend this tour