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Sólheimajökull glacier hike experience

Hear the ice crunch under your crampons as you explore the beautiful Sólheimajökull, meaning ''Home of the Sun Glacier''. This glacier hike is perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to see Iceland's famous ice up close. Your adventure starts by meeting our friendly guides who will give you all the gear you need, like helmets and glacier crampons for your boots, and show you how to use them safely. First, we take a short walk along the glacier lagoon, across black volcanic sand toward the glacier. Along the way, your guide will tell you how the ice is changing and how it shaped the land. It is a great way to see how nature works in Iceland.

Once we step onto the glacier, you will see a world of bright blue and white, contrasted with the black volcanic ash. You will walk past deep cracks in the ice called crevasses and see moulins, which are cool holes that go deep down into the glacier. You will even see black volcanic ash from old eruptions frozen inside the ice. This is a fun, safe, and exciting way to explore a natural wonder. It's an adventure you will always remember with our friendly team keeping you safe and telling fun stories along the way.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Reykjavik
Duration: 3 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Subject expert guide
Small group

Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll explore the mesmerising ice formations of Sólheimajökull outlet glacier
  • Perfect for the whole family to experience - the more the merrier
  • Unique experience - definitely something to write home about
  • Make your friends back home envious with great photo ops

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips, stating that they realise that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk
  • The minimum age for this activity is 8 years old
  • The minimum shoe size is 35 EU (2 UK/3.5 US)
  • Trip difficulty: 2/5, easy

Remember to bring:

  • Warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket, pants, headwear, and gloves
  • Good hiking boots are essential as it is not possible to fit ice crampons to any other footwear

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Guided tour
  • All necessary equipment
  • Safety briefing

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, 221, 871, Iceland

Meeting point:

Meet your tour guide at Sólheimajökull car park. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

Provider

Arctic Adventures


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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464