Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

4.9
(131 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going to hike and climb the Sólheimajökull glacier in Southern Iceland! This is a comprehensive glacier tour, where you’ll learn about these massive natural phenomena from your guide and be provided with all the necessary equipment to get some exercise in full comfort and safety. You will also learn the basics of ice climbing and climb the vertical crevasse walls of Sólheimajökull glacier.

Each guide has a maximum of 6 participants to ensure the safety of the group.

What's Included

Ice-climbing and glacier-walk on Sólheimajökull
Certified Guide
Coffee and Chocolates
All the necessary glacier and safety gear
Hiking boots
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tröll Expeditions Solheimajokull

Please arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on ticket. The meeting point is at our bus marked Tröll Expeditions in the parking lot of Sólheimajökull. You can look up “Troll Expeditions Sólheimajökull” on Google Maps to find exact location and driving directions.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The tour begins when you meet your guide in the Sólheimajökull parking lot and get all necessary equipment for the hike: crampons, ice axes, harnesses, helmets and climbing boots. Then you will hike for about 15 minutes to the ice itself to get the blood flowing and warm up for the climb.

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Operates in all good weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required
Supplied by Troll Expeditions

Tags

Winter Sports
Extreme Sports
Glacier Walks
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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