Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike and Blue Ice Cave Tour
ID: GYG1087947-1670815
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Hike on the Sólheimajökull Glacier and explore a newly discovered ice cave. Gear up with an ice axe, crampons, harness, and helmet, and learn about the glacier's formations from your guide.
Begin your adventure at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp at the edge of the glacier. Gear up with the necessary glacier equipment, including an ice axe, crampons, harness, and helmet.
Once everyone is ready, start your hike towards the glacier. Get up close to amazing glacier formations, deep crevasses, and high ridges in an otherworldly landscape that is constantly changing and evolving. Learn about the features you are witnessing and the geology of the area from your guide.
Arrive at a new beautiful blue ice cave and, literally, head into the glacier. Marvel at the cave, naturally formed by the movement of meltwater in the summer, that has left a stunningly crystal blue tunnel behind. Spend enough time in the cave to fully take in your surroundings, before heading back over the glacier to the Base Camp, where your hike started.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier with a guide
- Explore a newly discovered ice cave and take in its stunning blue hues
- Learn about the glacier's formations, crevasses, and ridges from your guide
- Gear up with an ice axe, crampons, harness, and helmet for safety
- Enjoy a unique adventure in Iceland's ever-changing icy landscape
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Arrive 20 minutes early for equipment fitting
Crampons need to be adjusted to each person's shoe size
From the Ring Road (Route 1), turn onto Road 221 (Sólheimajökulsvegur) — it’s clearly marked and located between Skógar and Vík.
Drive to the end of Road 221, where you'll find the only building in the area — this is your meeting point. Marked with the Icelandic Mountain Guides logo.
INCLUDED
- Experienced and qualified glacier guide
- Glacier gear
- Safety equipment
- Blue Ice Cave visit
- Coffee & Tee at our Basecamp
- Use of toilet facility at our Basecamp
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.
