Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike
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Availability
All Year
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DURATION
4 Hours
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Difficulty
Moderate
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
12 Years
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Price
ISK 25.990
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Sólheimajökull Glacier with a certified glacier guide
- Experience a scenic glacier hike across spectacular ice formations
- Discover blue ice, crevasses, ridges and moulins
- Try introductory ice climbing on the glacier
- No previous ice-climbing experience required
- Learn basic ice-climbing techniques from your guide
- Discover the geology and changing nature of Sólheimajökull
- Enjoy a small-group glacier experience
- Use professional glacier and climbing equipment
- Experience up to 8 km of hiking across varied terrain
Included:
- Expert certified glacier guide
- Guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
- Optional introductory ice climbing
- Professional instruction
- Safety briefing
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Harness
- Ice axe
- Ice-climbing equipment
- All required glacier safety equipment
- Small-group experience
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Tour
Explore Iceland’s frozen wilderness on a Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Tour. Join a certified glacier guide for an exciting small-group adventure on one of South Iceland’s most impressive glaciers.
The experience combines glacier hiking with optional introductory ice climbing. No previous ice-climbing experience is required. Therefore, this tour is a great choice for active travellers who want to experience Iceland’s ice up close.
The adventure takes approximately 5.5 hours and has a moderate difficulty rating.
Explore Sólheimajökull Glacier
Meet your certified guide at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot. First, your guide will provide the necessary glacier equipment and explain how to use it.
Next, you will receive a thorough safety briefing. Then, begin the hike towards the glacier while enjoying views of Sólheimajökull and the surrounding landscape.
Once you reach the ice, explore a fascinating frozen world. Discover deep crevasses, ice ridges, moulins and beautiful blue ice formations along the way.
Your guide will also explain the glacier’s geology and changing nature. As a result, you will experience the glacier while learning more about the forces that continue to shape it.
Try Ice Climbing
During the tour, your guide will find a suitable ice wall for an introduction to ice climbing.
First, you will learn basic climbing techniques and how to use the specialised equipment. Afterwards, you can put those skills into practice and try climbing the ice yourself.
Ice climbing is optional, so you can still enjoy the glacier adventure if you prefer not to climb. In addition, you do not need previous ice-climbing experience to participate.
A Small-Group Glacier Adventure
The small-group format gives you more time with your glacier guide. It also creates a more personal experience while exploring Sólheimajökull.
However, you should come prepared for an active adventure. The tour can involve up to 8 km of hiking across uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes.
You must wear sturdy hiking boots with ankle support. You also need a shoe size between EU 35 and EU 50 so the specialised glacier crampons fit correctly.
Overall, the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Tour combines glacier exploration, spectacular scenery and optional ice climbing in one memorable South Iceland adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You do not need previous ice-climbing experience. Your certified glacier guide will provide instruction and teach you the basic techniques.
No. The introductory ice climbing is optional. You can still enjoy the glacier hike if you prefer not to climb.
The tour has a moderate difficulty rating. You should be ready to hike up to 8 km across uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes.
The complete experience takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes.
The minimum age is 14 years.
Yes. Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory. Your shoe size must also be between EU 35 and EU 50 for the glacier crampons.
Yes. The tour includes crampons, a helmet, harness, ice axe and the required climbing and safety equipment.
Yes. Waterproof jackets, pants and boots are available to rent for 1,500 ISK per item.
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Minimum age: 14 years
- No previous ice-climbing experience is required
- The ice-climbing part of the experience is optional
- Participants should be prepared to hike up to 8 km
- The route includes uneven terrain and moderate elevation changes
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory
- Your shoe size must be between EU 35 and EU 50 so the specialised glacier crampons fit correctly
- Ice-climbing boots are available to rent but are not required if you have suitable hiking boots
- Waterproof jackets, waterproof pants and boots are available to rent for 1,500 ISK per item
- Parking fees are not included
- Food and drinks are not included
- Dress in layers and prepare for changing Icelandic weather conditions
What to Bring
- Warm outdoor clothing
- Warm base and mid layers
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Hat and gloves
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support
- Reusable water bottle
- Snacks
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before the tour
- Cancellations made earlier are refundable according to the supplier’s cancellation policy
Meet at Sólheimajökull
Meet your certified glacier guide at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot.
First, your guide will provide all necessary glacier and safety equipment. This includes crampons, a helmet, harness, ice axe and climbing gear.
You will then receive a detailed safety briefing and instructions before starting the adventure.
Hike Towards the Glacier
Next, begin the approach towards Sólheimajökull.
Along the way, enjoy impressive views of the glacier and surrounding landscape. Your guide will lead the group towards the ice while sharing information about the area.
Explore Sólheimajökull Glacier
Once on the glacier, discover an incredible landscape of blue ice, crevasses, ridges and moulins.
Follow your guide across the ice and learn about the geology of Sólheimajökull. You will also discover how the glacier changes over time.
Optional Ice Climbing
During the tour, your guide will find a suitable location for introductory ice climbing.
First, learn the basic techniques and how to use the climbing equipment. Then, if you choose to participate, try climbing the ice under your guide’s supervision.
Ice climbing is optional, and no previous experience is required.
Return from the Glacier
Finally, hike back through the surrounding landscape to the meeting point.
The complete experience takes approximately 5.5 hours. Be prepared to hike up to 8 km over uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes.
Troll Expeditions Sólheimajökull
This is about a 2 hours and 15 minutes drive from Reykjavik.
You must have a car/book a private tour to get there.
Meet your guides there 20 minutes before your scheduled time!
