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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll embark on a moderate canyoning excursion under the Vatnajökull Glacier.
- Arrive at the starting point near Höfn
- Meet the certified instructor
- Receive canyoning equipment (helmet, harness, wet suit, neoprene boots, neoprene gloves, lanyards)
- Safety briefing and instructions
- The canyoning adventure begins!
- Walk to Vatnajökull Glacier
- Traverse under the glacier by jumping, swimming, sliding and abseiling
- Return to the starting point near Höfn
- Enjoy hot drinks and your packed lunch
Canyoning experience is not necessary, however, you should be able to hike with ease up to 5 km (3 mi) on uneven ground and rolling hill terrain.
Basic swimming skills are also required for this activity.
Pregnant people and those with back or heart problems are not advised to participate in this activity.
A form about your medical and physical condition will be filled on site.
- Certified instructor
- Canyoning equipment (harness, lanyards)
- Hooded wet suit
- Helmet
- Neoprene boots
- Neoprene gloves
- Hot drinks
- Lunch
- Dry change of clothes
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Thick socks
- Flip flops/watershoes
- Waterproof phone case
- Lunch