Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike
ID: GYG1035934-1599833
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness, and explore the glacier's surface, crevasses, and ice formations.
Meet your guide at the glacier parking lot and gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness. Following a short walk to the glacier’s edge, step onto the ice and begin your guided hike into the heart of Sólheimajökull.
As you embark on your glacier hike across the glacier’s surface, encounter deep crevasses, moulins (ice holes), ridges, and dramatic ice formations. Your guide will explain how glaciers are formed, how they’re changing, and the powerful natural forces that continue to shape them.
Experience a fascinating blend of adventure, education, and raw natural beauty.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of walking on ice as you explore the Sólheimajökull glacier
- Learn about the formation and evolution of glaciers from your guide
- See deep crevasses, ice holes, and dramatic ice formations up close
- Enjoy a hands-on glacier experience without the need to travel from Reykjavik
- Gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness for a safe adventure
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the Solheimajokull glacier parking lot
INCLUDED
- 3-hour guided glacier hike
- Expert glacier guide
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Harness
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.
