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Blue Ice / from Reykjavík

Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing Day Tour from Reykjavík to Sólheimajökull Glacier

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Tour Details

We will pick you up from your designated pick up location and head to the South Coast straightaway.
On our way to the glacier you will be able to visit Seljalandsfoss waterfall as well as Skogafoss. Both of them are among the better known waterfalls in Iceland, and when you see them you will know why! Don´t forget to walk behind Seljalandsfoss to snap some amazing pictures.

This tour offers the opportunity to hike the amazing glacial tongue from Sólheimajökull glacier.
You will start the tour meeting your guide at Sólheimajökull´s parking lot, where we will provide you with all the tools you will need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines.
Then we head to the glacier, you will have time to gear on with your crampons and the hike starts!
You will be able to witness some breathtaking panoramic views, as well as crevasses , ridges and even an ice wall where you will have an introduction to ice climbing and will be able to experience it first hand. Finally we head back to Reykjavík where you will be dropped off for a good night´s sleep!

Disclaimer: All adventure and glacier tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

  • Guided Minibus Transfer
  • Glacier Hike On Sólheimajökull Glacier
  • Ice Climbing On Sólheimajökull Glacier
  • All Necessary Glacier Gear
  • Skógafoss Waterfall
  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
  • Free Wifi

The frozen glacial tongue sólheimajökull which extends from Mýrdalsjökull glacier.

  • Warm Outdoor Clothing
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Waterproof Pants
  • Headwear & Gloves
  • Hiking Boots

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MEETING TIME IS AT 11:30 BY THE GLACIER CAR PARK!

The meeting point is at "Sólheimajökull" Parking lot by our bus marked "Glacier Guides" / "Arctic Adventures" at 11:30. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31’00.48?N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84). -Tour duration: Approximately 4 hours

Difficulty:
MODERATE
Duration:
11 hours
Price From:
31.990 ISK

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