ICE TUNNEL IN LANGJÖKULL GLACIER
Discover the second largest glacier in Iceland
The Langjökull Glacier is the second largest glacier in all of Iceland and the closest to the capital city of Reykjavík. With this guided tour you will discover the fascinating man-made Langjökull Ice Tunnel inside the glacier and you will be able to cross the glacier in a specially modified vehicle to enjoy the beauty of the natural icy environment.
This unforgettable adventure to the ice tunnel in Langjökull glacier departs directly from Husafell in Western Iceland, around two hours from Reykjavík by car. Inside this incredible ice tunnel the visitors will have a truly magical experience in Iceland and will learn so much about the glaciers in Iceland and the effects of the global warming on them.
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DETAILS OF THE ICE TUNNEL TOUR IN LANGJÖKULL GLACIER
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Level of difficulty: Easy (1 of 5)
Duration of tour: 3-4 hours including transportation
Place of tour: Langjökull Glacier
Included in the price: Pickup from Húsafell centre, transfers in a special vehicle-modified for crossing the glacier, professional English speaking guide, all necessary equipment including crampons for use inside the tunnel, local VAT.
Time of departure: please consult the reservation calendar; pickups at Húsafell will occur about 30 minutes before the start of the tour. Please use road 1 towards Borgarnes and road 50 and 518 to Húsafell.
What you need to bring: Iceland is always quite cold and the glacier brings colder temperatures, so please be sure to pack and dress accordingly. This includes waterproof and windproof jackets, pants and boots, with several layers underneath too. As well as hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, sunglasses and cameras.
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Enjoy this unique opportunity and travel through the fascinating Langjökull Glacier, entering the incredible artificial ice tunnel until you reach the very blue heart of the glacier. The Langjökull Glacier is the second largest glacier in Iceland, it is located in West Iceland and its surface covers 925 km2. At the beginning, you will hop on a specially modified vehicle to explore the glacier outside enjoying the views as we drive over the endless ice. Afterwards, we will reach a depth of 300 meters within the glacier tunnel so that you can glimpse the most beautiful crystal-blue tones and colors that await those who dare to enter this labyrinth that snakes its way into the ice. You will learn everything there is to know about the details of the inside of the glacier with a 1 hour guided tour through the ice tunnel.
Important note: All of the activities on the glacier happen according to the full and complete responsibility of the clients. ISLANDICA s.r.o. does not take responsibility for any incidents that occur involving the participants while on the excursion. Any action taken by the participants, is at their own risk and ISLANDICA s.r.o. is not liable for any harm, damage or injuries experienced by the participants. By signing up for and making a reservation for this or any other tour, excursion or outing with ISLANDICA s.r.o. the participants accept these conditions. It is possible that the participants will be asked to sign a waiver to ensure understanding of these conditions, declaring that he or she is conscious of the inherent risks that come with these activities. Code AA-ITGFH. ID840