Blue Ice / Meeting at Sólheimajökull
Meet us on location or join us from Reykjavík to hike and climb the incredible Sólheimajökull glacier!
Combo Trip: Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing Day Tour from Reykjavík to Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Moderate
Tour Highlights:- Sólheimajökull glacier (Solheimajokull glacier) – Skógafoss waterfall – Ice Climbing (optional) – Glacier hiking
Tour Details:
– Meet on location time: If you have chosen to meet us on location please be ready at 11:30 AM at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31'00.48"N, 19°22'00.12W(WGS84)
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.
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.
Glacier hiking tour on Sólheimajökull glacier with an certified glacier guide, an optional introduction to ice climbing and all specialized glacier gear; including a climbing harness, glacier crampons, helmet and other climbing safety equipment.
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head wear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Note: Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented and paid for online.
- Difficulty:
- MODERATE
- Duration:
- 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Price From:
- 24.990 ISK