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Hiking on the Sólheimajökull glacier and ice climbing - Intermediate level

Conquer the Sólheimajökull glacier on a hike with an introduction to ice climbing!

Essential information

Conquer the Sólheimajökull glacier on a hike with an introduction to ice climbing!

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Duration
4h30
Starting time
12:00
Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Hiking on the Sólheimajökull glacier

Introduction to ice climbing

The beauty of the landscape between the blue of the glacier and the black of the volcanic ash

Accompaniment by a professional guide

Description

Conquer the Sólheimajökull glacier on a hike with an introduction to ice climbing!

You'll need to meet your guide directly at the Sólheimajökull parking lot. The activity will start with a safety briefing, then you'll cross a mixture of black sand and volcanic ash, from the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano while observing the lunar landscapes around you.

Accompanied by your guide, you'll learn more about the geological formations and origins of the glacier. Equipped with your crampons, you'll then set off to climb the glacier, then equip yourself with a harness, helmet and ice axe, and begin your introduction to ice climbing. Your guide will assist you in your ascent, and you'll enjoy 3 hours to discover the glacier and climb it at your own pace.

At the end of the activity, you'll return to the Sólheimajökull parking lot.

Good to know

  • Availability : every day (except in exceptional cases)
  • Starting point : Sólheimajökull car park
  • Schedule : 12h, start of activity at Sólheimajökull
  • Please note that the outward journey from Reykjavik to Sólheimajökull takes 3 hours (176 kilometers)
  • The hike is intermediate. Only children under the age of 14 may not take part in the activity
  • For your comfort, we recommend that you bring a windproof, waterproof jacket, light thermal layers (preferably wool), and comfortable, waterproof walking shoes. Hats, gloves and scarves are also recommended for all seasons
  • Walking on a glacier alone can be dangerous, so your guide will help you discover the Sólheimajökull glacier in complete safety

Price includes

  • The services of professional guides

  • Hiking on the Sólheimajökull glacier

  • Introduction to ice climbing

  • Loan of equipment (crampons, harness, helmet and ice axe)

Price doesn't include

  • Tips (optional)
  • All othr extras

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