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Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

4.9 / 5

39 reviews

Activity provider: TrollExpeditions
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    Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

    Activity provider: TrollExpeditions
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    From US$ 166.49 per person

    Likely to sell out

    Grab your ice axe and get an epic workout on this once-in-a-lifetime hike across the Sólheimajökull Glacier.

    About this activity

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    Covid-19 precautions
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    Duration 4 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Small group
    Limited to 6 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Climb the ice walls of the Sólheimajökull Glacier
    • See the ice formations, crevasses, and tunnels up close
    • Learn how to climb ice with the help of a certificated glacier guide
    Full description

    Defy gravity on an exciting ice climb and hike across the Sólheimajökull Glacier, the outlet glacier that was featured in Chasing Ice, the award-winning documentary about climate change.

    Meet your certified guide at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot to collect all the necessary safety equipment. Hike toward the outlet glacier and get ready to face the challenge of the climb. Listen as your guide shows all you need to know to successfully conquer the body of dense ice.

    Learn all the basic techniques of ice climbing, and hear about the history and formation of the ever-changing glacier. Follow your guide to the perfect climbing location, and watch as they set up the ice-climbing system before you climb up the icy walls under their safe guidance.

     

     

    Includes
    • Entry tickets & places visited

      • •

        Sólheimajökull visit

    • Who you’ll be with

      • •

        Live tour guide: English

    • Transport

      • No transport is included on this activity

    • Food & drink

      • Not included: food & drink

    • Equipment

      • •

        Helmet

      • •

        Harness

      • •

        Crampons

    Not suitable for
    • Children under 12 years
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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    Participants

    Date

    Meeting point

    Meet at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Warm clothing
    • Hiking shoes
    • Rain gear
    • Gloves
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 39 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.6/5
    • Service
      4.8/5
    • Organization
      5/5

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    Glacier hike wasn’t as long as thought it would be but the ice climb made up for it. Small group of 6 was perfect size. Guide whilst nice, didn’t really engage with anyone much, other than to give instructions, which was fine as was a peaceful hike, but a little bit of interaction wouldn’t go astray.

    November 15, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Australia Verified booking

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    Our Ice Climb was amazing!! Kevin our guide was very friendly and made us feel very safe. I am afraid of heights but wanted to try as my husband loves climbing. I managed to get to the top with Kevin’s patience and encouragement. He was very knowledgeable about the glacier and we enjoyed experiencing the ice climbing equipment! Highly recommend!

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    November 14, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Portugal Verified booking

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    We were supposed to be 2 groups of 6 (with 2 guides) but our 12 year old son being a little small in height, they left all 4 of us with a guide to climb a wall that was smaller and therefore accessible for him. This gesture was very professional. A great time for everyone They provide the shoes

    July 26, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – France Verified booking

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