Glacial Adventure from Jöklasel
To experience the pristine beauti og the glacier,
take an organized expedition onto the glaciers in snowmobile or
jeep and with experienced guides.
On Vatnajökull was mountain-hotel, Jöklasel, at
an altitude of 840 m. above sea level, on Sk?lafellsjökull, one
of Vatnajökull's numerous glaciers, approximately 55 km west of
the fishing town of H?fn. Jöklasel is only 16 km from the main
road. The road to Jöklasel also goes to Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun
(a hydroelectric power plant). The last 6 km of the road require
vehicles with four wheel drive.
Jöklasel is the center of all glacial
activities.
We offers various excursions from May to October.
Reservations are made for groups, minimum six persons
per group, from 15 March - 31st May and from 8th September - 15th
October.
We offer various short excursions in the vicinity
of J?klasel, duration approximately 1.5-2 hours by jeep and 1-2.5
hours by Skidoo snowcats. There are also longer excursions within
the Vatnajökull area by snowcats, such as to Hvannadalshn?kur
(8-10 hours), to Gr?msvötn (7-9 hours), and to Kverkfjöll (7-9
hours). The longer excursions (4-11 hours) must be booked in advance
and the minimum is six persons per excursion. In addition there
are special Vatnaj?kull tours for conference visitors with a lavish
seafood buffet served on ice blocks on the glacier. After the
meal on the glacier, those who interested in the plastic arts
have a fine opportunity to make sculptures of snow and ice.
We provide overalls designed to stand all weather
conditions, helmets and moon boots. Destinations may change due
to weather conditions.
JF-01
- from Jöklasel
If you travel by bus or drive our one 4WD car to Jöklasel
(altitude 840 m) you can join our tours. We can admire the view
before we take off for the adventure on the glacier, a tour by
Skidoo snowcat.
| Departures:
|
Daily
(May to October) |
| Duration: |
1
hour |
| Price: |
€159 |
| Included: |
Excursion in the Vatnaj?kull area by snowcat (1 hour -
4 km), safety helmets, overall and shoes on the glacier.
Guide on the Glacier. Two person on snowcat. Minimum 2
persons.
|
JF-02
- from Jöklasel
The group travel to Jöklasel by scheduled bus, jeep or drive
4WD car. Having experienced the picturesque landscape on the way,
we take off to the unique experience of driving the Skidoo snow
cat on the vast expanses of Vatnaj?kull headed for Breiðabungu
and the to east for Heiðnabergsfjöll. Breathtaking landscape
with deep valleys and high mountains will certainly capture your
attention. It is indeed an exiting experience to ride on the snowcats
in what some people might say this almost an alien landscape.
| Departures:
|
Daily
(May to October) |
| Duration: |
3-4
hours |
| Price: |
€259 |
| Included: |
Excursion in the Vatnaj?kull area by snowcat (3 to 4 hours).
Safety helmets, overall and shoes on the glacier. Guide
on the Glacier. Two person on snowcat. Minimum 2 persons.
|
JF-03
- from Main Road (F985)
Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun is on the main road (route 1), 45 kilometers
from H?fn. The super jeep ride from there up to J?klasel is an
adventure of its own and as you arrive at the glacier you discover
the thrills of the Skidoo snow cat ride. For those who prefer
a more relaxed way to experience the wonders of the glacier we
offer a tour by jeep. As you have finished the adventure on the
glacier it only seems appropriate to have lunch in the J?klasel
Restaurant, famous for its magnificent view.
| Departures:
|
Daily
from May - Oct. at 9.30 AM and at 2.00 PM* |
| Duration: |
3
hours |
| Price: |
€164 |
| Included: |
Super
jeep: Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun - J?klasel - Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun.
Excursions in the Vatnaj?kull area by snowcat (1 hour
- 4 km).
Safety
helmets, overall and shoes on the glacier. Guide on the
Glacier. Two person on snowcat. Minimum 2 persons. |
JF-04
- from Main Road (F985)
Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun is on the main road (route 1), 45 kilometers
from H?fn. The super jeep ride from there up to J?klasel is
an adventure of its own and as you arrive at the glacier you
discover the thrills of the super jeep. Tour for those who prefer
a more relaxed way to experience the wonders of the glacier.
| Departures:
|
Daily
from May - Oct. at 9.30 AM and at 2.00 PM* |
| Duration: |
3,5
hours |
| Price: |
€164 |
| Included: |
Super
jeep : Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun - J?klasel - Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun.
Excursions in the Vatnaj?kull area by jeep (l,5 hours).
Minimum 2 persons.
|
*
Other timeplans possible.
JF-05
- Glacier hiking on Vatnaj?kull
Super jeep tour from main road up to J?klasel and glacier hiking on the great glacier in 600 elevation.
Picturesque landscape where the glacier rules.
| Departures:
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Spring/summer |
| Duration: |
3 hours and 15 min
|
| Price: |
€164 |
| Included: |
Super
jeep : Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun - J?klasel - Smyrlabjargar?rvirkjun.
Glacier hiking on the Vatnaj?kull ice-cap.
Minimum 2 persons.
Safety helmets, climbing iron, ice axe on the glacier, included in the price
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To
reserve a JF tour, click
here.
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