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Greenland★ 9
Greenland Ice Sheet
World's second-largest ice body offering ice sheet camping, dog sledding, and calving glacier viewing. Best in March-May and July-September. Limited infrastructure with expedition tourism focus and higher daily spending.
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New Zealand★ 7
Franz Josef Glacier
A temperate rainforest glacier renowned for its rapid flow rate. Popular experiences include heli-hiking, exploring ice caves, glacier valley walks, and nearby hot pools. Accessible year-round but weather dependent with professional guides and helicopter access.
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Iceland★ 7
Vatnajökull & Ice Caves
Europe's largest glacier by volume, known for crystal blue ice caves that form annually. Key experiences include ice cave exploration, glacier hiking, ice climbing, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, and diamond beach. Best visited from November to March for ice caves and June to September for glacier hiking.
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USA★ 6
Mendenhall & Exit Glaciers
Accessible glaciers documented for rapid retreat. Visitors can explore ice caves, kayak to glaciers, take heli-tours, or go dog sledding. Best visited May-September for hiking and in winter for ice caves, supported by visitor centers and guided tours.
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Norway★ 8
Svalbard Glaciers
Arctic glaciers covering 60% of the archipelago. Key experiences include snowmobile tours, exploring ice caves, and polar conditions. Best from March-May for snowmobiling and June-September for hiking, requiring expedition-style guides.
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France★ 6
Mer de Glace
France's largest glacier with a historic ice grotto dating back to 1946. Accessed via the Montenvers train, visitors can explore the ice grotto, the glacier museum, and descend the Vallee Blanche. Activities available year-round with excellent train access and guided programs ensuring safety.
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Canada★ 7
Columbia Icefield
Largest ice field in the Rockies along the Icefield Parkway. Visitors can take Ice Explorer tours, walk the Skywalk, and ski in backcountry areas. Best visited May-October for tours and winter for skiing, featuring specialized vehicles and a visitor center.
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Norway★ 7
Jostedalsbreen
Continental Europe's largest glacier with access to the Nigardsbreen arm. Activities include blue ice hiking and visiting the glacier museum. Best from June to September with multiple access points and guided tours.
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France/Italy/Switzerland★ 8
Mont Blanc Massif Glaciers
High concentration of Alpine glaciers serving as a climate change laboratory. Activities include glacier walks, viewing seracs and ice falls, and utilizing a refuge system. Best June-September with cable car access and mountain guides.
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