Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Tour
ID: GYG1013396-1567287
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the majestic landscapes of Sólheimajökull glacier on a guided hike. Experience the power of the glacier as you ice climb with an experienced guide.
Experience an easy glacier hike with an introduction to ice climbing on this small group day tour. Explore the majestic landscapes of Sólheimajökull glacier, including water cauldrons, ridges, and deep crevasses, followed by a quick search for a suitable spot to rig up gear for a short, moderately difficult introduction to ice climbing.
Arrive at our base camp at Sólheimajökull parking lot at least 20 minutes before the time of tour departure. The tour starts with your experienced and qualified glacier guide providing safety information and outfitting you with the gear for the glacier, including an ice axe, crampons and a harness.
Once you step onto the glacier, feel as if you have been transported to another planet. As your guide leads you through a sea of glacial ice sculptures, ice ridges and deep crevasses, see stunning scenery as far as the eye can see. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the power of a glacier in person.
The glacier features kilometers of white, pure ice intertwined with blue and smoky hues in interesting shapes formed by compression. It’s a wide-open space, sitting on top of active volcanoes. Experience whipping winds, sky-high elevations, and cold temperatures; it’s exhilarating. Your trained guide will explain aspects of the glacier and keep you safe along the way.
Everyone will get a chance to have a fun, moderately difficult ice-climbing experience. Feel the power of the glacier as your ice axe works to penetrate the deep ice. Don’t forget your camera; you will want to share this experience with your friends and family.
After some time ice climbing, be led back to base camp.
Highlights
- Feel the power of the glacier as you ice climb with an experienced guide
- Explore the majestic landscapes of Sólheimajökull glacier on a guided hike
- Discover water cauldrons, ridges, and deep crevasses on the glacier
- Learn about the glacier and keep safe with a trained guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be on location at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
Our Basecamp is located by the parking lot at Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Driving time
From Reykjavík: 2.5 hrs
From Vík: 45 min
From the West (Reykjavík)
6 km (3.7 mi) after Skógar you turn left (just after the bridge) onto road 221 and then follow road 221 for about 5 km (3 mi) to the Sólheimajökull parking area. (Expected 20 - 30 min for this part).
From the East (Vík)
3 km (1.9 mi) after you pass road 222, you turn right (just before the bridge) onto road 221 (gravel road) and then follow road 221 for about 5 km to the Sólheimajökull parking area. (Expected 20 - 30 min. for this part).
INCLUDED
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Glacier gear
- Safety equipment
- Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
NOT INCLUDED
- Rain Gear
- Hiking Boots
- Warm Clothing
- Lunch
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
