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From Vik: Krossárjökull Glacier Mapping Adventure

By Gravel Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 238,992 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview
  • Feel the thrill of becoming a Citizen Scientist as you map the glacier
  • Drive through Thorsmork and marvel at the highland's stunning landscapes
  • Trek through a secluded canyon to reach the Krossárjökull Glacier
  • Learn about the glacier's history and its role within Katla Geopark
  • Enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by the breathtaking views of the glacier

Activity location

    • Vik
    • Vik, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hvolsvöllur, Iceland | Meet at the N1 Gas Station
    • Hvolsvöllur, Rangárþing eystra, Iceland

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From Vik: Krossárjökull Glacier Mapping Adventure
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 238,992.09 x 1 TravelerP 238,992.09

Total
Price is P 238,992.09
Until Sun, Nov 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full-day guided tour (8–10 hours, including travel)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide and Citizen Scientist training
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Round-trip 4x4 transportation from the South Iceland town of Hvolsvöllur
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Glacier and Mapping Equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Citizen Scientist Certificate from Katla Geopark
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Results from your mapping mission and ongoing updates on your scientific contributions emailed.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drink

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in Iceland’s untouched wilderness with an expedition that matters. For decades, Krossárjökull has sat unmonitored until Katla Geopark's Citizen Scientist program. This one-of-a-kind expedition offers adventurers the chance to explore a hidden glacier outlet while contributing to vital environmental research.

Begin your day with a stunning drive through the iconic highland destination of Thorsmork. Marvel over the colors, shapes, glacier-fed river crossings, and other picturesque features.

Take a guided trek through a secluded offbeat canyon, which leads to the stunning Krossárjökull Glacier. This moderate 1-1.5-hour hike (each way) takes you far from crowded tourist trails and into Krossárjökull's domain. After a safety brief and equipment lesson, gear up.

Take time to marvel at the glacier’s natural beauty, from surreal dead ice formations to the mesmerizing depths of the glaciers features. This untouched gem offers an exclusive look at one of Iceland’s least-visited glacial areas.

Join your expert guide in mapping the glacier’s terrain. Your participation helps monitor the glacier’s history, health, and contributes to ongoing glacier mapping studies used now and for future generations.

Enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by jaw-dropping scenes. Learn about the glacier’s history and its role within Katla Geopark from your knowledgeable guide, who will connect the dots between Iceland’s natural wonders and the forces that shape them.

Location

Activity location

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    • Vik
    • Vik, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hvolsvöllur, Iceland | Meet at the N1 Gas Station
    • Hvolsvöllur, Rangárþing eystra, Iceland