Vík: Sólheimajökull Private Glacier Walk with Guide
ID: GYG1141729-1752809
Categorie:
Land: IJsland
Duur:
03:00 uren
Beschrijving
Embark on a guided hike on the Sólheimajökull Glacier. Explore crevasses, moulins, and volcanic ash layers while learning about glacier formation and Iceland’s geology.
Meet your guide at the Sólheimajökull parking lot by the toll gate, located at the end of Route 221, 871 Vík, Iceland. Get kitted out with all the necessary safety equipment, including helmets, crampons, and harnesses. Listen to a thorough safety briefing and instructions on how to use the gear properly.
Begin with a scenic 15–20 minute walk from the parking lot to the glacier itself, passing stunning volcanic landscapes, glacier lagoon, and moss-lined mountains that mark the glacier’s previous extent. Once on the glacier, receive hands-on guidance on how to walk safely across the ice.
Explore striking glacial features such as deep crevasses, moulins (vertical water tunnels), volcanic ash layers in the ice, ice falls, and sometimes small ice caves. Throughout the tour, hear insights on glacier formation, climate change effects, and Iceland’s volcanic geological history.
This small-group tour is suitable for most fitness levels and emphasizes safety and an intimate experience with Iceland’s icy wilderness. The pace is relaxed and accessible, with about one hour spent walking directly on the glacier.
Hoogtepunten
- Feel the thrill of walking on a glacier with a small-group guided hike
- Learn about glacier formation, climate change, and Iceland’s geology
- Explore deep crevasses, moulins, volcanic ash layers, and ice falls
- Enjoy a scenic walk through volcanic landscapes and a glacier lagoon
- Get all the necessary safety equipment, including helmets and crampons
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Meet 10-15 minutes before departure
Tour is suitable for most fitness levels
Relaxed and accessible pace
Walk is starting at the Sólheimajökull parking lot by the toll gate, located at the end of Route 221, 871 Vík, Iceland.
INCLUDED
- Experienced glacier guide
- Safety equipment including helmets, crampons, and harnesses
- Safety briefing and instructions
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Parking fees
- Hiking boots
- Warm, insulating clothing (preferably layered in the “onion” style)
- Waterproof and windproof jacket and pants
- Gloves and a warm hat
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Sunscreen
- Extra snacks and water
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
