Discover the incredible icy landscapes of southern Iceland on this beginner glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier!
Sólheimajökull Glacier is one of Iceland's best-known glaciers, lying between the towns of Skógar and Vík í Mýrdal on the southern coast. It is an outlet glacier of the larger Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. On this hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier, you'll discover the glacier's dramatic landscape in a safe and easy way!
The beginner hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier begins at the starting point, where you'll meet the experienced local guide. The guide will go through a safety briefing and provide all of the equipment for protected glacier hiking. With your crampons and poles, the glacier hike on Sólheimajökull begins! The certified guide will lead you along this frozen wonderland and you'll experience its incredible colours, including white ice, blue ice, and crystal-clear ice.
During the hiking tour on Sólheimajökull Glacier, you'll safely pass along deep crevasses and water cauldrons, while the guide shares their expertise about the ever-changing landscapes of the Icelandic glaciers. There will also be plenty of opportunities to stop and capture photos of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes. At the end of the hike on Sólheimajökull, you'll return to the starting point.
Experience an iconic Icelandic glacier on this beginner hike to Sólheimajökull!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll embark on an easy hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier.
- Please arrive at the starting point 20 minutes before the activity start time
- Meet the guide and receive the glacier equipment
- The beginner hiking adventure begins!
- Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier (approximately 1-1.5 hours)
- Stop for breaks
- Return to the starting point
Hiking boots are required for this activity in order to use the glacier equipment.
- Guide
- Glacier equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe)
- Warm layers of clothing
- Hiking boots
- Wind/rainproof jacket
- Rainproof trousers
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Snack
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