South Iceland & Northern Lights: 4-Day Volcano, Glacier & Waterfall Escape

Gígjökull Glacier Outlet

Gígjökull Glacier Outlet

Glacier tongue of Eyjafjallajökull, reshaped by 2010 eruption floods into a stark, wild valley.
Gígjökull is a glacier tongue descending from Eyjafjallajökull into a steep-walled valley. During the 2010 eruption, jökulhlaups—sudden glacial floods—raced down Gígjökull, dramatically reshaping the landscape. Visiting today, you see stark evidence of volcanic power: distorted ice, new rock formations, and altered river paths. The area is typically reached by rugged super jeep, adding a sense of expedition to this raw, evolving glacial environment.