Skálpanes is a small glacier hut located on Langjökull, the second largest glacier in Iceland. It offers a unique experience of exploring the glacier and its surroundings. The official website for Skálpanes is not available at the moment.
The tour to Skálpanes starts with a drive from Reykjavik to the base camp at the edge of Langjökull glacier. From there, visitors hop on a specially modified glacier vehicle and drive up to Skálpanes, which takes about 45 minutes. The tour includes a guided walk on the glacier, exploring the ice caves and tunnels, and learning about the formation and history of the glacier. The tour lasts for about 2.5 hours and costs around 20,900 ISK per person.
In the surroundings of Langjökull glacier, there are several other popular attractions worth visiting, such as Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir geothermal area, and Thingvellir National Park. These attractions have their own opening hours and admission fees, which vary depending on the season. It is recommended to check their official websites for up-to-date information.
To get to Skálpanes, visitors need to book a tour with one of the authorized tour operators in Iceland. Some of the popular tour operators that offer tours to Langjökull glacier and Skálpanes are Arctic Adventures, Gray Line Iceland, and Extreme Iceland.
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