Private Ice Climbing Tour on Sólheimajökull: A Unique Icelandic Adventure

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Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot

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Embark on a private ice climbing tour on Sólheimajökull glacier in Iceland. Experience the thrill of walking between crevasses, admiring ice formations, and capturing a stunning ‘me climbing a glacier’ photo.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Lot - Discover Iceland in a distinctive manner with our exclusive ice climbing tour. This is an adventure that will remain unforgettable!
The day begins with a delightful walk towards the Sólheimajökull Glacier. Following a brief yet crucial demonstration on the correct use of glacier equipment, the journey continues…

What's Included

Expert local guide
Provided crampons, ice axe, and safety equipment

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Experience the uniqueness of Iceland with our Private Ice Climbing expedition, an unforgettable escapade!
Following a brief yet essential tutorial on the correct utilization of glacier gear, we navigate the complex outlet glacier, trekking amidst deep crevasses, stunning ice constructions, jagged edges, and eerie sinkholes.
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Location

Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot

Sólheimajökulsvegur

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Danielaj1513sg

Feb 26, 2023

A safe and stupendously fun experience. - We are two relatively experienced mountaineers who have never climbed vertical ice before. We decided to book a private ice climbing tour with South Coast Adventure. We were met at the parking lot by Erik, our cheerful and knowledgeable guide for the day. After a ten minute wander, we were at the snout of the glacier. A nice treat for people more used to 6 hour approaches on foot! Solheimajokull glacier is quite different to the other glaciers in the near area. While smaller, it has beautiful geography and you can see icebergs calving into the lagoon if you are lucky. The whole glacier is rippled with lines of volcanic ash which make for a spectacular sight. As two people with a lot of experience of staying safe on glaciers it was obvious to us that Erik knew what he was doing and after a short wander around to get our bearings we chose the perfect piece of ice to play with. If you are a total beginner we could not recommend him enough...he took the time to ask about our experience levels and chose the perfect ice for us. He was safety conscious at all times and also very knowledgeable about techniques and ways to improve. Always encouraging, never distracted...you could tell that he loves what he does. There's ice on Solheimajokull for nervous beginners to confident ice rookies like ourselves. Even though it was tipping down with rain we loved every moment. If you want to give ice climbing a try without having to share with lots of other people in a group, this is the tour for you.

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Mark

Oct 11, 2022

Solheimajokull ice climbing - One of the best experiences of our lives! David was an excellent guide. His knowledge of Iceland, it’s history, and most important his guiding/climbing acumen made for an unforgettable experience. My wife and I are intermediate rock climbers and have met a variety of climbing guides. David was the most professional and experienced climbing guide we’ve ever met. He had us climbing almost instantly with his perfect instructions. My wife and I did not want the day to end, but being Floridian we were chilled to the bone and couldn’t climb anymore. If you go ice climbing I would HIGHLY recommend David. If you plan on going onto the glacier PLEASE hire a guide or go with a guided group. The glacier is a dangerous and intimidating place for the novice. Safety if paramount.

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Maryneal

Jul 3, 2022

Glacier hike with Alberto Marini - We had a private guided glacier walk for 3 active senior friends with Alberto Marini who is an Italian born mountain/rock climber. Though cautious by nature, I felt completely comfortable with Alberto who apparently trained many of the other guides we encountered. He was knowledgeable about glaciers and the natural history of Iceland-verified by my geologist husband. Definitely worth doing especially if with Alberto.

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From $420

up to 15 guests

2 - Adult