Iceland: Solheimajokull Small-Group Glacier Walk
Prior to the tour’s departure time, make your way to the meeting point at Sólheimajökull Base Camp to meet your glacier guide and small group of fellow hikers. Get fitted with your provided climbing harness, crampons, and ice axe and get ready to head up to the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier. After an introductory explanation on how to use your equipment and walk safely on a glacier, make your way up the shimmering glacier, walking through a frozen wonderland of blue ice, glacial formations, and deep crevasses. Take advantage of plenty of breaks for photos, insights into glacial geology, and the opportunity to drink pure glacier water before heading back down.
Highlights
- ✓Immerse yourself in the beauty of a glacier on a guided hike
- ✓Explore Sólheimajökull with a guide, who takes you to easily find ice formations, crevasses, and cauldrons
- ✓Enjoy your guide's undivided attention on a small-group tour
- ✓This tour is offered several times daily, and fits easily into your vacation schedule
What's included
- ✓Certified glacier guide
- ✓Coffee and Tea at Basecamp
- ✓Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe and a helmet
- ✓Use of toilet facility at Basecamp
What's not included
- ✓Hiking boots
- ✓Rain gear
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Iceland: Solheimajokull Small-Group Glacier Walk
Prior to the tour’s departure time, make your way to the meeting point at Sólheimajökull Base Camp to meet your glacier guide and small group of fellow hikers. Get fitted with your provided climbing harness, crampons, and ice axe and get ready to head up to the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier. After an introductory explanation on how to use your equipment and walk safely on a glacier, make your way up the shimmering glacier, walking through a frozen wonderland of blue ice, glacial formations, and deep crevasses. Take advantage of plenty of breaks for photos, insights into glacial geology, and the opportunity to drink pure glacier water before heading back down.
Highlights
- ✓Immerse yourself in the beauty of a glacier on a guided hike
- ✓Explore Sólheimajökull with a guide, who takes you to easily find ice formations, crevasses, and cauldrons
- ✓Enjoy your guide's undivided attention on a small-group tour
- ✓This tour is offered several times daily, and fits easily into your vacation schedule
What's included
- ✓Certified glacier guide
- ✓Coffee and Tea at Basecamp
- ✓Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe and a helmet
- ✓Use of toilet facility at Basecamp
What's not included
- ✓Hiking boots
- ✓Rain gear
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.