Vatnajökull Glacier Hike - Reviews

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9.20 / 10

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Aug / 28 / 2023

Celia

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos la de 5h y merece mucho la pena. No es tan exigente como dicen. Nuestra guía fue Vicky, muy simpática que nos hizo el tour en español. Toda una experiencia. Lo único a mejora sería que el bus te recogiera más cerca, como hacen en otros tours, ya que el camino de vuelta, unos 20 o 25 min, desde el glaciar al bus se hacen largos y ya estás cansado. Translate this opinion into English.

We did the 5h one and it is well worth it. It is not as demanding as they say. Our guide was Vicky, very nice who gave us the tour in Spanish. Quite an experience. The only thing to improve would be for the bus to pick you up closer, as they do on other tours, since the way back, about 20 or 25 minutes, from the glacier to the bus is long and you're already tired. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 16 / 2023

Marta

Spain

I travelled with my partner

En la descripción de la actividad se avisa de que sólo deben asistir personas con buena condición física, lo que da a entender que será un trekking exigente. Sin embargo, después no tienen ningún control sobre esto. En nuestro grupo hubo una pareja que nos retrasó muchísimo, tanto por sus capacidades, como porque uno de ellos no hacía caso a nada de lo que decía la guía. Al final, eso perjudicó a nuestro paseo, que fue más corto y no llegamos a explorar cuevas que otras excursiones sí. Translate this opinion into English.

In the description of the activity it is warned that only people with good physical condition should attend, which suggests that it will be a demanding trekking. However, afterwards they have no control over this. In our group there was a couple that slowed us down a lot, both because of their abilities and because one of them did not pay attention to anything the guide said. In the end, that affected our tour, which was shorter and we did not get to explore caves that other excursions do. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 15 / 2023

Anonymous

Zaragoza, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos el trekking de 3h y fue una experiencia increíble, súper recomendable. El guía muy simpático y muy amable valoró el nivel del grupo y estuvimos subiendo y bajando por el glaciar mientras nos enseñaba las distintas formaciones. Una actividad muy recomendable y en mi opinión imprescindible en Islandia. Translate this opinion into English.

We did the 3h trekking and it was an incredible experience, highly recommended. The very nice and friendly guide appreciated the level of the group and we went up and down the glacier while he showed us the different formations. A highly recommended activity and in my opinion essential in Iceland. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 10 / 2023

Marco Stefano

Milano, Italy

I travelled with my partner

Esperienza bellissima, forse la più emozionante fatta in Islanda. Partiti con un gruppo di 24 persone, le tre guide hanno poi separato i partecipanti in tre gruppi da 8 persone. La nostra guida è stata molto preparata e simpatica, e ha trovato dei percorsi davvero spettacolari e molto poco (anzi per nulla) trafficati da altri gruppi, rendendo l'esperienza ancora più gradevole. Per superare un punto abbastanza ripido, ci ha fatto calare con la corda, il tutto in totale sicurezza. Consigliatissimo Translate this opinion into English.

Beautiful experience, perhaps the most exciting in Iceland. Starting with a group of 24 people, the three guides then separated the participants into three groups of 8 people. Our guide was very knowledgeable and nice, and he found some truly spectacular routes and very little (indeed not at all) trafficked by other groups, making the experience even more pleasant. To overcome a rather steep point, he made us abseil with the rope, all in total safety. Highly recommended Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 02 / 2023

Javier Gómez Peinado

Spain

I travelled by myself

La experiencia en sí es fantástica, merece la pena excursión de 5 horas. Es una excursión dura de hacer si no estás acostumbrado a hacer deporte. Nuestra guía nos explicó con bastante detalle todo lo relativo al glaciar pero si hay algo importante que destacar es que por desgracia este glaciar desaparecerá por culpa del cambio climático. Es necesario concienciarse de que hay que actuar para evitar un desastre que nos afectará a todos. Translate this opinion into English.

The experience itself is fantastic, well worth the 5 hour excursion. It is a hard excursion to do if you are not used to doing sports. Our guide explained everything related to the glacier in great detail, but if there is something important to highlight, it is that unfortunately this glacier will disappear due to climate change. It is necessary to be aware that action must be taken to avoid a disaster that will affect us all. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 30 / 2023

Carlos

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Ha sido una de las mejores experiencias en Islandia! Todo un acierto haber elegido el trecking de 5 horas que se pasa volando y creo que merece mucho más la pena que el de 3h. Cuando empiezas a ver la parte alta del glaciar es cuando mejores vistas hay y más impresionante es el entorno! Translate this opinion into English.

It has been one of the best experiences in Iceland! It was quite a success to have chosen the 5-hour trek that flies by and I think it is much more worth it than the 3-hour one. When you start to see the upper part of the glacier is when there are the best views and the most impressive surroundings! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 30 / 2023

Laura

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad en sí misma es preciosa y accesible. Inicialmente las 5 horas asustan un poco pero luego pasan volando y te alegras de haber optado por esa opción. En cuanto a las guías, tanto Sam como Ana fueron muy atentas y agradables, transmitiendo seguridad y pasión por el entorno en el que estábamos. En resumen, estamos encantadas con esta actividad. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity itself is beautiful and accessible. Initially the 5 hours is a bit scary but then it flies by and you are glad you went for that option. As for the guides, both Sam and Ana were very attentive and pleasant, transmitting security and passion for the environment in which we were. In summary, we are delighted with this activity. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 20 / 2023

Asier

Logroño, Spain

Una experiencia apta para cualquier persona con una condición física normal/buena. El chico era muy majo y nos explicó muchas cosas interesantes del país. Con el tour de 3 horas es suficiente para vivir la experiencia y conseguir fotos espectaculares. Un poco caro pero como todo en Islandia. Translate this opinion into English.

An experience suitable for anyone with a normal/good physical condition. The guy was very nice and explained many interesting things about the country to us. With the 3-hour tour it is enough to live the experience and get spectacular photos. A little expensive but like everything in Iceland. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 07 / 2023

Clara

Cantabria, Spain

I travelled with my partner

The activity was perfect. The guide Anna it's great and the views there are amazing! But one thing that I didn't like it .... They should tell you beforehand that footwear above the ankle is required. If you don't have such boots, you'll have to rent them there (€10 per pair).

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Jul / 06 / 2023

Raul Saenz-lopez Santamaria

Spain

I travelled with friends

Magnífica experiencia. El glaciar es increíble, pero además la organización por parte de Troll, ha sido muy buena y eficiente. Mención especial a nuestra guía Sam, que es una profesional impresionante e irradia alegría. Volvería a repetirlo mañana mismo y lo recomiendo a quien sea. Translate this opinion into English.

Magnificent experience. The glacier is incredible, but also the organization by Troll has been very good and efficient. Special mention to our guide Sam who is an impressive professional and radiates joy. I would do it again tomorrow and recommend it to anyone. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 23 / 2023

Adrian

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos el trekking de 3 horas con el guía Ethan. Desplazamiento en bus muy breve (10 min) hasta el glaciar. Explicaciones justas y necesarias para optimizar el tiempo de la actividad con total seguridad. Como primera toma de contacto con crampones es una experiencia más que suficiente en un entorno de película. Muy divertido y 100% recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

We did the 3 hour trek with guide Ethan. Very short bus ride (10 min) to the glacier. Fair and necessary explanations to optimize the time of the activity in complete safety. As the first contact with crampons it is more than enough experience in a movie environment. Very funny and 100% recommended Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 21 / 2023

Sergi

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Trekking de un par de horas por un glaciar imperial. Empezamos con una caminata de unos 30 minutos de aproximación con las explicaciones muy entretenidas de Ethan, nuestro guía. Luego una pequeña formación de crampones y a disfrutar del glaciar. ¡Ethan fue muy amable y con muy buenas explicaciones, de 10! Una experiencia única! Translate this opinion into English.

Trekking for a couple of hours through an imperial glacier. We start with a walk of about 30 minutes of approximation with the very entertaining explanations of Ethan, our guide. Then a little crampon training and enjoy the glacier. Ethan was very kind and with very good explanations, out of 10! A unique experience! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 14 / 2023

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El trekking en sí dura una hora aproximadamente, no es difícil de realizar y se hacen paradas para apreciar el glaciar y hacer fotos. Nuestra guía Kate fue perfecta, nos explicó muchísimos detalles que desconocíamos. Recomendamos realizar esta actividad sin duda! Translate this opinion into English.

The trekking itself lasts about an hour, it is not difficult to do and stops are made to appreciate the glacier and take photos. Our guide Kate was perfect, she explained many details that we were unaware of. We recommend doing this activity without a doubt! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 23 / 2023

Laura

Italy

La guida è stata super simpatica e preparata. Purtroppo siamo finiti un gruppo un po' "lento" e forse questo non ci ha permesso di poter salire più in alto sul ghiacciaio, dovendo aspettare le altre persone rimaste tanto indietro. Forse dividere i gruppi per esperienza sarebbe meglio Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was super nice and prepared. Unfortunately we ended up as a somewhat "slow" group and perhaps this didn't allow us to be able to climb higher up the glacier, having to wait for the other people who were so far behind. Perhaps dividing the groups by experience would be better Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 10 / 2023

María

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Una actividad imprescindible de hacer en Islandia. Merece muchísimo la pena, nosotros hicimos el trekking de 5 horas porque leímos que el de 3h se quedaba corto y sin duda todo un acierto. Nuestra guía fue Samantha, hizo un grupo con los que éramos de España y estuvo genial la verdad. Muy responsable y atenta de todos nosotros. Incluso hicimos un poco de "rappel" por así decirlo, nos bajo a una zona del glaciar sujetos con una cuerda y fue genial. 100% recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

An essential activity to do in Iceland. It is very worthwhile, we did the 5-hour trek because we read that the 3-hour trek was short and without a doubt a success. Our guide was Samantha, she made a group with those of us from Spain and it was really great. Very responsible and attentive to all of us. We even did a bit of "abseiling" so to speak, we were lowered down to an area of the glacier on a rope and it was great. 100% recommendable. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 14 / 2022

Laura De La Fuente Alia

Palma De Mallorca, Spain

I travelled with friends

Nuestra guía Kate malísima! Ha sido una excursión muy chula y amena. Te dan toda la equipación para poder andar por el hielo tranquila y protegida. De vez en cuando íbamos parando para poder hacernos fotos, nos explicaba datos curiosos del glaciar y también nos daba trucos para aprender a andar por el hielo e ir más seguros. En resumen, lo recomiendo a todos aquellos que quieran pasar una mañana agradable y disfrutar de un pequeño trocito de este enorme glaciar. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide Kate lousy! It has been a very cool and enjoyable excursion. They give you all the equipment to be able to walk on the ice calmly and protected. From time to time we stopped to take photos, he explained curious facts about the glacier and also gave us tricks to learn to walk on the ice and be safer. In summary, I recommend it to all those who want to spend a pleasant morning and enjoy a small piece of this enormous glacier. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 17 / 2022

Yolanda

Iceland

I travelled with my partner

Nos gustó mucho la actividad. Era la primera vez con crampones pero fué muy facil andar con ellos. A mi al menos se me hizo corto, tenia que haber cogido de 5h para poder disfrutar más tiempo. La guia se llamaba Anna, estuvo muy atenta en todo momento y nos estuvo contando cosas sobre el glaciar. Muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

We really liked the activity. It was the first time with crampons but it was very easy to walk with them. At least it was short for me, I had to have taken 5h to be able to enjoy more time. The guide was called Anna, she was very attentive at all times and was telling us things about the glacier. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 04 / 2022

Guillermo

Tenerife, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nos habían recomendado hacer el trekking, y la verdad que fue una experiencia muy buena. Recomendable 100%. Hicimos la ruta de 3 horas, de las cuales son 1h30-2h andando por el hielo, pero se pasa de forma muy amena ya que es una pasada andar con los crampones por el hielo del glaciar. Cualquier persona con un mínimo de condición física puede hacerlo, no es difícil. Un 10 para la guía Ariadna (Ari), que estuvo genial en todo momento. Sin duda, una experiencia que recomendaría. Translate this opinion into English.

They had recommended us to do the trekking, and the truth is that it was a very good experience. 100% recommended. We did the 3-hour route, of which it is 1h30-2h walking on the ice, but it is very enjoyable since it is amazing to walk with the crampons on the ice of the glacier. Anyone with a minimum of physical condition can do it, it is not difficult. A 10 for the guide Ariadna (Ari), who was great at all times. Without a doubt, an experience that I would recommend. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 04 / 2022

Manuel

Cochabamba, Spain

I travelled with friends

Actividad de 3h, clavadas y nunca mejor dicho. No os asustéis, el requerimiento físico es prácticamente nulo si puedes andar normalmente. Eli y su compañero (no recuerdo el nombre) fueron super agradables. Alguna broma dejan caer. No dudéis en hacerlo, es una experiencia mágica si nunca has andado con crampones sobre glaciares. Saludos, Translate this opinion into English.

3h activity, nailed and never better said. Do not be scared, the physical requirement is practically nil if you can walk normally. Eli and his partner (can't remember name) were super nice. Some joke drop. Do not hesitate to do it, it is a magical experience if you have never walked with crampons on glaciers. Cheers, Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 23 / 2022

Miguel

Luxemburgo, Luxembourg

I travelled with teenagers

Cogimos la excursión de tres horas. Pasas más de una desplazándote a la base del glaciar y aprendiendo a ponerte los crampones. La duración del trekking es más que suficiente para hacerte una idea de la experiencia de caminar por un glaciar. El guía muy agradable. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the three hour tour. You spend more than one commuting to the base of the glacier and learning how to put on your crampons. The duration of the trek is more than enough to get an idea of the experience of walking on a glacier. Very nice guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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