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Small-Group Glacier Hiking and Ice Climbing on Sólheimajokull Glacier
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- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Designed to delight travelers with an adventurous spirit, this 4-hour tour gives you the chance to climb and hike on the colossal Sólheimajökull Glacier. In a small group of no more than 10, you’ll conquer the glacier’s frozen curves and crevasses, and admire unique ice formations and jagged ridges. Refine your climbing skills on an ice wall and receive personalized attention from your guide in an intimate group.
- 4-hour hiking and climbing tour of the Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Ideal for travelers with an adventurous spirit
What's Included
- Small group guarantee
- Guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull glacier
- Certified glacier guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot221, 871, Iceland
Solheimajokull Glacier parking lot.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
After making your own way to the Solheimajokull glacier parking lot, meet your guide by the yellow school bus. You’ll get fitted out with crampons and ice picks while listening to a thorough safety briefing.
Then, set out on a climbing and hiking adventure over the glacier’s frozen crevices, caves, and sinkholes. Maneuver yourself on jagged ridges, marvel at unique ice formations, and learn about the geographical creation of the glacier from your guide.
Throughout your 4-hour adventure, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide in a small group of 10. The experience concludes at your original departure point, Solheimajokull Café.
Then, set out on a climbing and hiking adventure over the glacier’s frozen crevices, caves, and sinkholes. Maneuver yourself on jagged ridges, marvel at unique ice formations, and learn about the geographical creation of the glacier from your guide.
Throughout your 4-hour adventure, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide in a small group of 10. The experience concludes at your original departure point, Solheimajokull Café.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- This tour is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per guide, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Remember to bring: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head-wear, gloves and good hiking shoes.
- Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented from the local operator for a small fee, please contact the local operator prior to traveling if you wish to rent some gear.
- This tour is available all year round
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Eugene_P
All guides were skilled, helpful, and friendly. The hike itself was moderately strenuous (as advertised) but was well worth every step. Our guide did a great job getting us to some very cool spots on the glacier (which can change almost daily) and allowed us to see unique formations in the ice. We always felt our safety was paramount and we had an incredible experience.
Reviews
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109 reviews
Sarah_G, Sep 2023
Gaia was an excellent guide! We were taught us the basics of ice climbing and put our new found skills to the test! Such an exciting and fun experience!
choo_e, Aug 2023
Firstly, we like to compliment francesco and Steve. These 2 italian guides make us feel like we are in safe hands.
They are very professional, detailed and responsible. They made a wonderful team as well. You can tell Steve is very passionate of the glaciers too.
They will share with us some info of the glaciers
Especially the climb, this is a high risk activity, but u can see our guides are very patient n encouraging!
We really enjoyed our hike n climb! Highly recommended!
Henrike_G, Jul 2022
Only got one ticket even though I booked and paid for 2. we could not go on tour in the end because the tour was fully booked and viator did not refund me :((
George_J, May 2021
The guides were excellent and made the whole experience so fun. Highly recommend and ask for Alberto and Claudia. You won’t be disappointed.
Eugene_P, May 2019
All guides were skilled, helpful, and friendly. The hike itself was moderately strenuous (as advertised) but was well worth every step. Our guide did a great job getting us to some very cool spots on the glacier (which can change almost daily) and allowed us to see unique formations in the ice. We always felt our safety was paramount and we had an incredible experience.
GianMikel_F, Mar 2017
Excellent day spent hiking the glacier, exploring an ice cave, and giving ice climbing a try for the first time!!! Our guide was informative, funny, personable, and smart. We moved at a good pace and looked out for everyone in the group. Nothing was ever too slow or too strenuous. Safety was definitely a priority, which makes sense because it is easy to forget you are out in the wild on a glacier when everything looks surreal. We both wore the hard boots offered to us, which were necessary in order to participate in the ice climbing. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a little adventure and some beautiful, unforgettable scenery!
Claire_M, Aug 2021
Le cadre est extraordinaire, les paysages sont magnifiques !
Nous étions un groupe de 8 personnes ce qui est bien. Le guide était très gentil et pédagogue. Nous avons passé un bon moment. L’activité cascade de glace est sensationnelle ! Bien prévoir de se couvrir avec des vêtements chauds car on passe les uns après les autres pour la cascade de glace et le vent souffle froid.
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