Glacier Exploration - Hike and Climb
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Small-Group Glacier Hike & Ice-Climb on Sólheimajökull
Join us for a half-day glacier hike and intro ice-climb on Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible outlet glaciers. We run with a maximum of six guests, so every outing feels private.
What to Expect
- Hike a Moving River of Ice – hear how glaciers form, flow and retreat in real time.
- Choose your Challenge Level – mellow stroll, steep ridges or a short abseil into moulins; we decide together. The small groups allow for us to decide on the fly how we want to have our experience.
- Intro to Ice Climbing – swing tools, kick crampons and top-rope on blue ice.
- All Technical Gear Included – crampons, helmet, harness, ice tools, rope; you just bring layers and sturdy boots.
- Certified safety – we send only certified guides with wilderness first responder license.
It does not matter if you are a beginner that has never stepped on ice or an experienced mountaineer. Thanks to the semi-private nature of the trips and the guide's skill, we adapt the experience so you can have a great time out!
Location:
- Meeting on location: Solheimajökull glacier parking.
- Pick up: Available at various points in Reykjavík and along the way. Can be selected during check out.
If you would like to add 2/3 hours to your experience by going rock climbing when we are done in the glacier, we offer a tour that includes both the glacier hike with intro ice climbing and rock climbing. You can learn more about it here.
Safety comes first, so if the weather isn't good, we may change the date of the tour. If we cannot provide a date on the following day, we will offer a 100% refund.
By choosing us for your trip you are choosing a socially committed and environmentally friendly company.