Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier

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4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 14 years-old and up
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From€140

Try your hand at ice climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier during a guided glacier hike!

Sólheimajökull is a glacier located in southern Iceland, forming part of the larger Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. On this hiking and ice climbing excursion on Sólheimajökull Glacier, you'll explore this intriguing ice cap!

The glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier begins at the meeting point in the parking lot, where you'll be greeted by an experienced guide. The guide will provide all of the necessary gear for safe glacier hiking and ice climbing. After a quick safety and itinerary briefing, the hiking tour on Sólheimajökull Glacier begins!

You'll set off walking along the glacier and discovering its majestic landscapes, including water cauldrons, ridges and deep crevasses. Along the way, you'll search for the best spot to try ice climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier! Upon arrival at the prime location, the guide will teach you the basics of ice climbing and provide the safety equipment. In a small group, each person will receive personalised attention as they try ice climbing on the frozen surfaces. After your fun and easy ice climbing experience on Sólheimajökull, you'll return to the starting point.

Experience the unique landscapes of an iconic Icelandic glacier on this ice climbing and hiking tour on Sólheimajökull Glacier!

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From€140

Practical information

On this excursion, you'll embark on a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier, including a short introductory ice climbing experience.

Course of events

- Please arrive at the starting point 20 minutes before the activity start time

- Meet the guide

- Safety briefing

- The glacier hiking adventure begins!

- Walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier

- Arrive at the ice climbing spot

- Safety instructions and introduction to ice climbing

- The ice climbing adventure begins!

- Return to the starting point

Activity requirements

Hiking boots are required in order to use to glacier hiking equipment.

Meeting point:
Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Area, Sólheimajökulsvegur, Vík 871, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Danish, French, Italian, Chinese, German
Included
  • Guide
  • Glacier equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe)
  • Ice climbing equipment
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Hiking boots
  • Wind/rainproof jacket
  • Waterproof trousers
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Water

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