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  • A Hiker crossing the Vatnajökull Glacier in the south coast of Iceland.A group of explorers traversing the Vatnajökull Glacier on skisExplorers camping on the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland.A snow-covered hut on the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland.Two Explorers on skis traversing the Vatnajökull Glacier in Iceland
    9 days

    Vatnajökull Glacier Expedition

    Cross the largest glacier in Europe during this perfect combination of adventure, stunning nature and physical challenge. This is a dream tour for outdoor enthusiasts! Crossing the mighty Vatnajökull ice cap should be on the list for every ambitious adventurer. You can expect a strenuous 9-day tour with 7-9 hours of walking per day for a total distance of 110-130 km (68-81 mi). A professionally qualified guide will lead the group (4-12 participants). On the vast ice, you will battle conditions ranging from extreme colds and strong wind to extreme heat when the sun comes out and bounces off the snow. This trek combines camping and mountain huts and is not intended for beginner climbers.

    From €4,436

Iceland expeditions offer intrepid adventurers a captivating blend of raw natural beauty and thrilling physical challenges. Although expeditions differ in levels of difficulty, landscapes, and conditions, they are all real challenges that are mentally and physically demanding. But the reward is a truly unique experience that provides lifelong memories.

Prepare to embark on a journey that will ignite your spirit, test your mettle, and create indelible memories!

Why Book a Guided Expedition in Iceland?

Some of Iceland's most beautiful sights are only accessible by foot. Iceland expeditions are a rare blend of earth-shattering adventure and profound tranquillity.

Few people have the opportunity to explore the most remote and untouched regions. Joining an expedition is an opportunity to step away from the ordinary, venture into a world ruled by nature’s whims, and test your mountaineering skills against some of the most daunting yet spectacular terrains in the world.

Our Iceland expeditions are real challenges, both mentally and physically demanding. They are designed for experienced climbers and adventurers who are looking to push themselves to their limits both mentally and physically.

Crossing Iceland's highlands or climbing its glaciers requires a high level of fitness and skill and a willingness to face unpredictable weather conditions.

But the rewards? Unparalleled. For those who are up for the challenge, the sense of accomplishment and personal growth that comes from completing an expedition is incredible.

Imagine the pride of traversing Europe's largest glacier, the awe of venturing across the Greenland ice cap, and the wonder of witnessing the stark contrasts of Iceland’s highlands.

These are moments that etch themselves deeply into your soul, providing lifelong memories and stories to enthral your friends and family for years to come

Our seasoned expedition guides, with their decades of experience leading adventurers across Greenland's highest peak, the Vatnajökull glacier, and even to both Poles, will ensure you're in the safest hands.

Iceland expeditions are not just tours; they're life-changing experiences that redefine the boundaries of adventure. They offer a truly unique encounter with nature at her wildest and most beautiful.

So, strap on your boots, let the call of the wild resonate in your heart, and set forth on the adventure of a lifetime. After all, as the Icelandic proverb goes, "The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all."

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