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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hiking Tour

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hiking Tour

Activity provider:north ice

5.0

2 reviews

From US$ 113.05 per person

Take the opportunity to try out an easy glacier hike, which is suitable for most people and close to Reykjavík.

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Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Icelandic
Optional audio guide
English
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience the true nature of Sólheimajökull glacier
  • Enjoy the south coast of Iceland
  • See the stunnig waterfalls of Skógarfoss and Seljalandsfoss on the journey
Full description

After meeting in the parking lot and being provided with the glacier gear required for the trip, go over the plan of the day. Next, undertake a 15-minute hike on a gravel road to the base of Sólheimajökull. At the base, be shown how to put on and use the glacier equipment provided. On the ice, learn the different techniques to walk with the crampons (metal spikes) under the boots. The guides will tell you about volcanos, Sólheimajökull, and Iceland and show you lots of different highlights on the glacier. Because this glacier is surrounded by volcanos, you can see different ash from different volcanos and this gives the ice a black and white contrast.  This 3.5-hour glacier hiking tour will allow between 1.5 and 2 hours on the glacier. Sólheimajökull is the closest glacier to Reykjavík and it takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes to drive there. It is also one of the most accessible glaciers in Iceland so this is perfect for a day trip. 

Includes
  • Glacier gear including harness, crampons, and ice axe
  • Local guide
  • Waterproof jacket or trousers
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat and gloves

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What to bring

  • Hat
  • Hiking shoes
  • Gloves
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • If you are driving to the meeting point please make sure that the roads are open and drive carefully because the weather in Iceland can be rough especially in winter

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The glacier hike was an amazing day - we met Bergur onsite, he was there on time & we had an amazing tour of the glacier. He was very informative, knowledgeable about the area & kept it light/fun! Thank you for making this a great experience for our group!

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