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Small group Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing on Solheimajökull Glacier
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Small group Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing on Solheimajökull Glacier

By Arctic Adventures
10 out of 10
Features
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Overview
  • Expert-led hiking experience on Sólheimajökull glacier
  • Fascinating ice formations, crevasses & breathtaking views
  • Opportunity to receive an introduction to ice climbing
  • Specialised hiking & climbing equipment to ensure safety
  • Visit to Skógafoss (*only from Reykjavik option)

Activity location

  • Solheimajokull
    • Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base)
    • Sólheimajökull parking lot, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Reykjavík, Iceland

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided hike of Sólheimajökull glacier with a certified expert
  • What's includedWhat's includedSpecialised glacier gear, including crampons and ice axe
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedIntroduction into Ice Climbing with expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHiking boots and waterproof jackets and pants, which can be rented in advance

Know before you book

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed.
  • You must have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • If you booked a tour with transport, hotel pickup is available from centrally located Reykjavik hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Take a journey through a frozen maze of towering ice formations, jagged ridges, and deep blue crevasses. Led by a certified, English-speaking guide, experience the surreal beauty of Iceland’s Sólheimajökull glacier as you hike through the rugged terrain and climb a wall of ice.

Arrive at the meeting location or, if you prefer, arrange for return transport from your Reykjavik hotel. Suit up in your hiking gear and head out to explore. Learn how Sólheimajökull is actually an outlet of a larger glacier named Mýrdalsjökull, a phenomenal feat of nature with icecap covering an active volcano.

Immerse yourself in the labyrinth-like glacier, which is riddled with crevasses, cracks, and sinkholes. Once you reach an ice wall, you have the opportunity for even more adventure with an introduction to ice climbing. Your guide provides you with all the tools you need—ice axes, crampons, helmets, and more—to ensure your climb is as safe as can be. Make your way to the top of this sheer vertical wall, stopping to breathe in the crisp air and heavenly views from above.

Finish your tour with a stop at Skógarfoss, one of the country’s most dramatic waterfalls. Climb the stairs to the top of its nearly 200 feet (60 m), looking down at the cascading water below. After taking part in one of the most exhilarating activities in Iceland, enjoy your relaxing trip back to Reykjavik.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
Safety measures
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSolheimajokull
    • Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base)
    • Sólheimajökull parking lot, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pickup
    • Reykjavík, Iceland
  • PEOPLEPEOPLESolheimajokull Glacier Parking Lot
    • Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base)
    • 871, Sólheimajökull parking , Iceland