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Reykjavik/Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing Trip

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Reykjavik/Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing Trip
4.8  / 5214 reviews
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Spend half a day exploring and glacier hiking to Sólheimajökull glacier in this full-day tour from Reykjavík. See spectacular sights most only dream of.

About this activity

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Duration 4.5 - 11 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor
English
Pickup optional
Pick up is offered from selected Reykjavik pick up points.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Julia – Germany

Best trip ever. Another kind of experience you get. Not only the hike but the highlight of the tour is the guided climbing. It was amazing and the guide was there all the way through to give you all the tips and tricks you need to tackle the ice. Just a lot of fun

J
Julia – Germany
L
Lei – United Kingdom

waterfall watching, climbing glacier, ice climbing, nice coach, professional and kind, nice bus driver very hospitality. worth the ticket price. don’t miss this chance.

L
Lei – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Bus/coach

    (4 hours)

    Seljalandsfoss

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (25 minutes)

    Optional

    Skógafoss

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

    Optional

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    Sólheimajökull

    Guided tour, Hiking, Safety briefing (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Sólheimajökull

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (3.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Sólheimajökull

    Photo stop, Walk, Hiking (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (2.42 hours)

  • 12 drop-off locations:

    Grænaborg, Þórunnartún 4, N1, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel, Bus stop #4 Miðbakki, Vonarstræti 10, Bus Stop #6 - Safnahúsið The Culture House, Snorrabraut 22, Hotel Cabin, Arctic Comfort Hotel, Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, Hilton Reykjavik Nordica

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Be part of the adventure as you hike and ice climb to Sólheimajökull glacier
  • Explore the remote glacier's rugged beauty and witness dream-like sights.
  • Experience the thrill of ice climbing amid stunning glacier scenery.
  • Enjoy a small group tour for a more personalized experience

Full description

Travel to the frozen glacial tongue Sólheimajökull and witness breathtaking sights during this glacial experience. Travel from Reykjavík to reach the magnificent phenomenon of Sólheimajökull and discover the rugged ever changing, yet ancient, frozen waters. Explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges. Along the way you will find an ice wall on the glacier and try your hand at ice climbing. You will be provided with all the tools you will need for the ultimate glacier adventure: ice axes, crampons and safety lines are included. Spend half a day seeing sights that most people will only dream of and be the envy of everyone you know as you discover the amazing crawling glacier.

Includes

  • Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier with a certified guide
  • An introduction to ice climbing
  • Glacier gear
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Pick-up from Reykavík (can be booked for an additional €40)
  • Lunch (please bring a packed lunch and water bottle with you)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 14 years
  • Pregnant women

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

The parking lot by Café Sólheimajökull.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes

Know before you go

  • Bring with you: a packed lunch, warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Contact the tour provider for renting ice climbing boots, hiking shoes, waterproof jacket, or pants
  • Minimum age is 14 years old
  • In order to attach crampons to the hiking shoes, the minimum shoe size of the participant to join the tour is 35 EU, and the largest shoe size is 50 EU

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 214 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Julia – GermanyJanuary 15, 2025  – Verified booking
Best trip ever. Another kind of experience you get. Not only the hike but the highlight of the tour is the guided climbing. It was amazing and the guide was there all the way through to give you all the tips and tricks you need to tackle the ice. Just a lot of fun
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Lei – United KingdomJanuary 14, 2025  – Verified booking
waterfall watching, climbing glacier, ice climbing, nice coach, professional and kind, nice bus driver very hospitality. worth the ticket price. don’t miss this chance.
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Steve – United KingdomJanuary 2, 2025  – Verified booking
Great experience. Really interesting to be guided through the crevasses of this stunning glacier then to have a few goes at ice climbing. Monica was very friendly and knowledgeable, and catered for everyone's differing needs.
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Product ID: 26030

Activity provider:Arctic Adventures

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