Sólheimajökull

SHORT GLACIER HIKE

2.5 HOURS

  • A simple, short hike on the south coast’s favourite glacier.
  • A certified Glacier Guide will take you safely through the icy labyrinth of this glacial tongue.
  • Your guide will give information about the glacier as well taking you to some amazing crevasse fields and other spectacular glacial formations.
  • There will be plenty of opportunities for photos!
  • Located a little over 2 hours outside of Reykjavik by car, you will find Road 221.
  • Following this will take you to a car park at the entrance of a magnificent glacial valley.
  • This is where you’ll meet your guide.

Included: helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe
Not Included: Weatherproof clothing, hiking boots (both are necessary to participate on this hike)

LONG GLACIER HIKE

3.5 HOURS

  • A longer, more strenuous version of the short hike.
  • You get an extra hour on the ice which will allow you to visit areas most people never get the chance to see or experience.
  • Located a little over 2 hours outside of Reykjavik by car, you will find Road 221.
  • Following this will take you to a car park at the entrance of a magnificent glacial valley.
  • This is where you’ll meet your guide.

Included: helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe
Not Included: Weatherproof clothing, hiking boots (both are necessary to participate on this hike)

ICE CLIMBING & GLACIER HIKE

4 HOURS

  • A combo tour that includes a short hike on the glacier with an easy introduction to ice climbing.
  • Your certified glacier guide will lead you through the glacier to a climbing wall where they will set up a climbing rope and teach you the basic techniques of ice climbing.
  • From there you will scale the wall and grab a few pictures to show off to your friends and family back home!

Included: helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe
Not Included: Weatherproof clothing, hiking boots (both are necessary to participate on this hike)

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