Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike - Optional Pickup

4.7
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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Hands-On Ice Climbing: Unlike standard glacier hikes, this tour includes actual ice climbing! An exciting opportunity for beginners and adventurers alike to scale an ice wall with expert guidance.

Small Group Size: The tour is intentionally kept small, ensuring personalized attention, better safety, and a more intimate connection with the glacier and your guide.

Certified Glacier Guides: Your guides are not only experienced but specially certified to lead glacier and climbing tours, providing both safety and deep geological insights.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Location: Sólheimajökull is less crowded than Iceland’s more tourist-heavy spots, offering an authentic and immersive glacier experience.

All Skill Levels Welcome: With an emphasis on safety and education, this tour is designed to be accessible even to those with no climbing or glacier experience.

What's Included

All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
Certified glacier guide
Guided glacier adventure on Solheimajokull glacier
Food and drinks
Hiking shoes (can be rented for a small fee)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup can take up to 30 minutes. Please be ready at your selected pickup location at 8:00

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Meeting point
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot

Meet us at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - look for the yellow Arctic Adventures school bus! Sólheimajökull is ~2 hour drive from Reykjavík in good conditions (165 km / 103 miles)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Experience the thrill of ice climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier in this small-group adventure. Depart from Reykjavík or meet on-site at the glacier parking lot. Over three exhilarating hours, you'll explore dramatic ice formations and climb frozen walls with the help of a certified glacier guide. Gear is provided, including crampons, ice axes, helmets, and safety lines. After a safety briefing, hike across the glacier’s stunning terrain—featuring crevasses, ridges, and vibrant blue ice—before tackling your own ice climb. No experience needed. Discover the power and beauty of this ever-changing icy world.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience.
  • Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
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Winter Sports
Extreme Sports
Ports of Call Tours
Glacier Walks
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

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

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