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Glacier Hike Adventure at Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Explore the stunning expanse of Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible glaciers, on this engaging 3-hour guided hike. After meeting your certified glacier guide at the glacier parking lot, gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness for your journey onto the ice. Traverse the glacier’s surface, encountering fascinating features like deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations. Your guide will share insights about glacier formation and environmental changes, blending adventure and education. This small group experience ensures a personal connection to Iceland’s frozen wilderness, making it perfect for adventurers aged 8 and up.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified glacier guide
Glacier gear: crampons, helmet, harness
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Lot – easily accessible by car, located just off Route 221 (about 2.5 hours from Reykjavik).
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the stunning expanse of Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible glaciers, on this engaging 3-hour guided hike. After meeting your certified glacier guide at the glacier parking lot, gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness for your journey onto the ice. Traverse the glacier’s surface, encountering fascinating features like deep crevasses and dramatic ice formations. Your guide will share insights about glacier formation and environmental changes, blending adventure and education. This small group experience ensures a personal connection to Iceland’s frozen wilderness, making it perfect for adventurers aged 8 and up.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Certified glacier guide
Glacier gear: crampons, helmet, harness
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
9CM2GJMQ+PRF
Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Lot – easily accessible by car, located just off Route 221 (about 2.5 hours from Reykjavik).
Return
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Solheimajokull Glacier
Step into an otherworldly landscape of ice and ash with our 3-hour guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible and striking outlet glaciers. This adventure is perfect for travelers looking for a hands-on glacier experience without the need to travel from Reykjavik—simply meet us at the glacier parking lot, and your journey begins.
After meeting your expert glacier guide on-site, you'll gear up with crampons, a helmet and harness.. Following a short walk to the glacier’s edge, you'll step onto the ice and begin your guided hike into the frozen heart of Sólheimajökull.
As you hike across the glacier's surface, you'll encounter deep crevasses, moulins (ice holes), ridges, and dramatic ice formations. Your guide will explain how glaciers are formed, how they’re changing, and the powerful natural forces that continue to shape them. It’s a fascinating blend of adventure, education, and raw natural beauty.
