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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike: An Exhilarating 3-hour Glacial Experience in South Iceland
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Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
A brief and straightforward Glacier Walk excursion from Sólheimajökull glacier in Southern Iceland provides an excellent opportunity to explore the Icelandic glaciers. During this journey, you’ll spend roughly an hour on the ice, investigating its fascinating characteristics which include awe-inspiring ice structures, crevasses, and water cauldrons.
A brief and straightforward Glacier Walk excursion from Sólheimajökull glacier in Southern Iceland provides an excellent opportunity to explore the Icelandic glaciers. During this journey, you’ll spend roughly an hour on the ice, investigating its fascinating characteristics which include awe-inspiring ice structures, crevasses, and water cauldrons.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot - You will meet your glacier guide in our Sólheimajökull Base Camp. After being fitted with a climbing harness, crampons and equipped with an ice ax, we will head up to the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier. The glacier walk starts with an introduction on how to walk and travel on glaciers and how to use the…
- Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot - You will meet your glacier guide in our Sólheimajökull Base Camp. After being fitted with a climbing harness, crampons and equipped with an ice ax, we will head up to the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier. The glacier walk starts with an introduction on how to walk and travel on glaciers and how to use the equipment you have been provided with. When everyone is ready and comfortable, the guide will lead you through the frozen wonderland if blue ice, glacial fomrations and deep crevasses.
What's Included
- Certified glacier guide
- Complimentary use of glacier equipment: Harness, crampons, ice axe, and helmet
- Certified glacier guide
- Complimentary use of glacier equipment: Harness, crampons, ice axe, and helmet
What's Not Included
- Hiking boots
- Rain gear
- Snacks
- Hiking boots
- Rain gear
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
- A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
- A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 8 years
Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökulsvegur
Please be at location 20 minutes before departure.
Meet us at our base at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Driving time from Reykjavík is 2.5 hours. Drive along Road 1 on the South Coast, then take a left turn on Road 221. After ca. 5 minute drive, you will reach the starting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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340ryleya
Dec 7, 2024
Ice tour review - The guides were incredible! They helped us with all the boots and crampons. The guides are knowledge and patient. It was a beautiful day.
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H6275jscharlenes
Dec 7, 2024
Such a great time - The view was perfect and the guides were really nice! It wasn't that hard, it's really an activity for for everyone. Would recommend!
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Z6241mwcharlieg
Dec 7, 2024
Amazing Views w/Amazing Guides - The views were amazing and the guides were super friendly. We had a ground of ~30 people and they kept the pace and a speed that worked for everyone. 10/10 tour!!
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595labanb
Dec 7, 2024
Glacier Hike - Irish guide and all of the guides were excellent. Nice hike on glacier that was not overly strenuous. Mild to moderate intensity.
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W2360mvtarac
Dec 7, 2024
Amazing experience of a lifetime!! - The tour guides were so caring and knowledgeable. Great service and very friendly ! Would 100% recommend if you are coming to Iceland, it will make your visit so worth it!
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K6841yhchrisn
Dec 7, 2024
Glacier hike - Great guides, great route though the glacier. Very up close and personal. A great opportunity to do something you may never experience
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S1274jfkellye
Dec 7, 2024
Glacier hike - Amazing!!
Fantastic guides, beautiful views, a must if you are visiting Iceland. Thank you so much to the guides for the experience.
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K195hdemilyo
Dec 7, 2024
Highly Recommend - An amazing experience! Highly recommend! The guides were very helpful and super kind! The view the whole way up and down was incredible!
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Antonio_a
Dec 5, 2024
Amazing - Everything was amazing. our guide was very kind and professional. We full y recomend this experience.
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Ainhoaa633
Dec 4, 2024
Geert best guide! - Our guide Geert was amazing. He explained us everything related with the glacier, was a very nice and funny guy! He was all the time checking around to make sure we were save and enjoying the trip! We fully recommend him :)
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