Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk
Overview
Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going to hike and climb the Sólheimajökull glacier in Southern Iceland! This is a comprehensive glacier tour, where you’ll learn about these massive natural phenomena from your guide and be provided with all the necessary equipment to get some exercise in full comfort and safety. You will also learn the basics of ice climbing and climb the vertical crevasse walls of Sólheimajökull glacier.
Each guide has a maximum of 6 participants to ensure the safety of the group.
What's Included
- Ice-climbing and glacier-walk on Sólheimajökull
- Coffee and Chocolates
- All the necessary glacier and safety gear
- Hiking boots
- Certified Guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
- Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
- Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
- Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Meeting Location
Sólheimajökulsvegur
871 Vík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The tour begins when you meet your guide in the Sólheimajökull parking lot and get all necessary equipment for the hike: crampons, ice axes, harnesses, helmets and climbing boots. Then you will hike for about 15 minutes to the ice itself to get the blood flowing and warm up for the climb.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Operates in all good weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-50287P4
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