Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group
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Add more adventure to your glacier hike! This tour includes optional introductory ice climbing - an exciting chance for beginners and adventurers alike to scale an ice wall with expert guidance. This is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience. Your guides are not only experienced but specially certified to lead glacier and climbing tours, providing both safety and deep geological insights. Sólheimajökull is less crowded than Iceland’s more tourist-heavy spots, offering an authentic and immersive glacier experience. All skill levels are welcome. This tour is designed to be accessible even to those with no climbing or glacier experience. The tour from Reykjavík incudes sightseeing stops at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. Relax and take in views of the South Coast - we handle the driving.
What’s included
- Introductory ice-climbing (optional)
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
- All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
- English-speaking certified glacier guide
- Guided Solheimajokull glacier adventure
- Reykjavík pickup and drop off - if selected
- Skogafoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
Not included
- Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Meet us at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - look for the yellow Arctic Adventures school bus! Sólheimajökull is ~2 hour drive from Reykjavík in good conditions (165 km / 103 miles)
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
- Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory
- Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented
- This tour is rated as moderate. Guests should be prepared to hike up to 8km on uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes
- Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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