Kayaking and Hiking Excursion around Fláajökull Glacier, near Skaftafell

Feel like the only person in the world as you enjoy the solitude of an untouched icy mountain and explore one of Iceland's most impressive outlet glaciers with this incredible kayaking and hiking excursion around Fláajökull glacier, near Skaftafell! Fláajökull is a small outlet of the Vatnajökull glacier, located in southeastern Iceland, near the Breiðabunga volcano. Full of green moss, waterfalls, moulins (or glacier mills), and of course, a lot of snow, this wonderful place will give you the chance to challenge your body and mind with a stunning background to keep you company.

On the day of your kayaking and hiking excursion around Fláajökull glacier, near Skaftafell, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Hotel Smyrlabjörg. There, you'll meet your expert instructor and learn about all the safety measures you'll need to take to have a great time throughout the day. Then, you'll receive your equipment, which will include an inflatable kayak, paddle, PFD (life jacket), drysuit, water shoes, crampons, a helmet, harness, and an ice axe, and have some time to gear up before the adventure starts.

Once you're prepared, it will be time to go! You'll start your kayaking and hiking excursion around Fláajökull glacier, near Skaftafell, by taking a 20 to 30-minute ride in a 4x4 vehicle that will take you toward the starting point of the activity. Then, you'll hike for around 30 minutes toward the lake where you'll kayak, and pass through the spectacular Bólstaðafoss waterfall. You'll take the time to inflate the kayak and listen to a few recommendations from your instructor before you dive in.

You'll paddle for around 30 minutes, which will be enough to cross the lake and observe the stunning glacier wall. There, you'll strap on your crampons and take a long hike to explore its huge crevasses, moulins, and other icy mountains. You'll take a break to eat and enjoy the view before retracing your steps in order to return to the original meeting point for the end of your kayaking and hiking excursion around Fláajökull glacier, near Skaftafell.

It is important to keep in mind that this is a very sporty activity, since you'll be hiking for at least a few kilometers in difficult, rocky terrain with a 10 to 15-kilogram backpack always strapped to your back. If you are not used to hiking and being outdoors, this might prove to be a bit too challenging for you. You should also remember to come prepared with warm, waterproof winter clothes, hiking boots, warm socks, a hat, gloves, a bottle of water, snacks, and lunch, as well as anything else you might need (medicine, extra clothes, etc) to spend an amazing 7 hours on this kayaking and hiking excursion around Fláajökull glacier, near Skaftafell!

Don't miss out on your chance to enjoy the solitude and incredible landscapes of the Icelandic glaciers with an expert instructor who will keep you safe at all times. Book your kayaking and hiking excursion around Fláajökull glacier, near Skaftafell, today!