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Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing

5 hours 30 minutesSouth IcelandIcelandic Mountain Guides by IcelandiaFree cancellation on most tours

A glacier walk with an introduction to ice climbing on this glacier adventure. As we explore the majestic landscapes of Sólheimajökull glacier, including moulins, ridges and deep crevasses, we search for a suitable spot to rig up our gear for a short introduction to ice climbing. Here, everyone will get a chance to have a fun and easy ice climbing experience. With the small number of only 6 passengers per guide, everyone should have their time to shine. Don’t forget your camera; you will want to share this experience with your friends and family!

Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing is a 5 hours 30 minutes experience run by Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia in South Iceland, from 28.499 ISK per person. A glacier walk with an introduction to ice climbing on this glacier adventure.

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28.499 ISKfrom, per person · free cancellation on most tours
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Duration
5 hours 30 minutes
Season
All year
Difficulty
Challenging
Minimum age
14 years
Pickup
Not included
Region
South Iceland
Travel by
Self-Drive
Operator
Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia

About this tour

A glacier walk with an introduction to ice climbing on this glacier adventure.

As we explore the majestic landscapes of Sólheimajökull glacier, including moulins, ridges and deep crevasses, we search for a suitable spot to rig up our gear for a short introduction to ice climbing.

Here, everyone will get a chance to have a fun and easy ice climbing experience.

With the small number of only 6 passengers per guide, everyone should have their time to shine.

Don’t forget your camera; you will want to share this experience with your friends and family!

What’s included

  • Experienced and qualified guide
  • Glacier gear & Safety equipment
  • Hiking boots
  • Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull

What to bring

  • Bring warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots.
  • Boots and rain gear can be rented (1000 ISK per item).

Photos & videos

Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice ClimbingPhoto: Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia / map.tourdesk.is
Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing — photo 2Photo: Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia / map.tourdesk.is
Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing — photo 3Photo: Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia / map.tourdesk.is
Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing — photo 4Photo: Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia / map.tourdesk.is

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Where it starts

Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Sólheimajökull Base Camp, Hvolsvöllur, Iceland

Meeting point: Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Area, Sólheimajökulsvegur, Vík

Places on this tour

GlaciersSouth Coast

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing?
The tour runs about 5 hours 30 minutes.
When does Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk and Ice Climbing operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 28.499 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 14 years old.

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