Glacier Hike and Kayaking Combination

The ultimate adventure with Glacier and Volcano Expeditions! Paddle in between icebergs on the glacier lagoon and hike up onto the ice!

Join the ultimate glacier hiking and kayaking adventure with Glacier and Volcano Expeditions!

The Glacier Hike and Kayaking Combination tour will lead you onto a stunning glacier lagoon where you kayak amongst icebergs before you are guided up and onto Iceland’s largest and most dramatic glacier that flows directly off Iceland’s highest volcano.

Kayak on a glacier lagoon

You will be embark upon on a unique adventure that allows you to absorb the breathtaking beauty of Iceland's glacial lagoon landscapes as you paddle amongst towering icebergs, glistening in shades of blue and white. The tranquility of the surroundings creates a surreal atmosphere, making it a truly unforgettable experience. Our knowledgeable guides will provide you with the necessary equipment and safety instructions, ensuring a safe and comfortable kayaking journey.

Hike on Vatnajökull glacier

The glacier hiking portion of our tour is an exhilarating adventure that will leave you in awe of the raw beauty of Iceland's most impressive glacier. Equipped with crampons and ice axes, our experienced guides will lead you through a fascinating and vast landscape of glistening ice. As you make your way across the glacier you'll have the opportunity to explore intriguing ice formations, and learn about the geological forces that have shaped this fascinating and unique area and eat your picnic lunch on the ice.

Please note

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Drysuit sizing

Glacier and Volcano Expeditions require all participants to wear a provided drysuit whilst kayaking on the glacier lake and we have a limited size range available. We can accommodate for people with a height range between 140cm (4’6 ft) and 198cm tall (6’6 ft).

The XL and XXL drysuits are only designed for tall people so please reconsider making a reservation if you or anyone in your group has a very big waist diameter.

Drysuit sizes available: S, M, L, XL and XXL- please check the size chart in the gallery to ensure that you fit into a drysuit. You can fit a drysuit that is a little too big, but you cannot fit a drysuit that is a little too small for your body!

We also have children’s drysuit sizes available, however we kindly ask families to please contact us prior to making a reservation as we have age limits on the public tour departures.

The physical aspect to the tour

This is a physical tour that is suitable for those who are accustomed to hiking or exercise. You will be required to carry your boat (which weighs 5kg), paddle and equipment 300m to and from the lake. Paddling the boat does require having the core strength to sit with your body in a 90 degree position for over an hour so therefore those who have a very big waist diameter are not suited for this activity.

The kayak that you will use is an inflatable boat called a packraft. Packrafts are easy to paddle and are incredibly stable boats so there is very little chance that you will tip out. We have single and double boats available.

The meeting location and beginning of the tour

Please arrive early for your tour at Our meeting location which is at the “View point of Fjallsjökull”.

The link to the meeting location is: https://goo.gl/maps/LVCa2GUPfAv1FLpm9

There is no sign that will lead you to our meeting location.

To get there you will need to navigate via google maps and drive down a gravel road off the side of the ring road route 1. Look for the white Ford Transit van with the chimney. Please note that this gravel road is rocky and has potholes. Regular cars are usually fine to drive on this road however we are not responsible for any damage to your vehicle as a result of driving on the road to our meeting location.

If you need help to find the meeting location please contact us.

There are no opportunities to use the bathroom at any point during this tour as it is a wilderness experience. Please use the bathroom elsewhere before the tour begins.

Please read the information on the best glacier lagoon kayaking tour guide to Iceland page to be sure that you know what to bring with you and what to expect from the tour.