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Short Description
  • Explore the dramatic landscapes of Sólheimajökull on a beginner-friendly glacier hike in South Iceland. Meet your certified glacier guide at the glacier base, gear up with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, and step onto the ice for a small-group adventure.
  • Walk across rugged terrain shaped by volcanic ash, deep crevasses, ice ridges, and striking blue formations while learning how glaciers form and change. This year-round experience requires no prior experience and includes all safety equipment. Perfect for self-drive travelers looking for an authentic glacier adventure on Iceland’s South Coast.
  • Step into an adventure of a lifetime with our Glacier Experience Tour, starting at Sólheimajökull car park. Meet your certified glacier guides and gear up with crampons, helmets, and ice axes. As we begin our hike towards Sólheimajökull glacier, anticipation builds for the wonders that lie ahead.
  • Led by expert guides, we traverse the icy expanse of Sólheimajökull, each step revealing breathtaking ice formations, massive moulins, and deep crevasses. The landscape is awe-inspiring, with stunning vistas of surrounding mountains and valleys that beg to be captured in photographs.
  • Throughout the hike, our guides share fascinating insights into the glacier's formation, history, and cultural significance in Iceland. You'll be immersed in the rich narrative of this frozen world, feeling a deep connection to its ancient origins. Join us for a Glacier Experience Tour and create memories that will last a lifetime, as you explore the incredible frozen world of Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Highlights
  • All glacier safety equipment included
  • Easy glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
  • Explore crevasses, moulins, and blue ice formations
  • See volcanic ash layers from nearby eruptions
  • Small-group tour with certified glacier guide
  • Year-round experience on Iceland’s South Coast
  • Epic Landscapes and stunning ice formations
  • Expert-led exploration
  • Hike across the ice of the Sólheimajökull Glacier
Included
  • Certified English-speaking glacier guide
  • Crampons, helmet, ice axe, and safety equipment
  • Guided glacier hiking experience
  • Safety briefing and glacier instruction
  • All necessary glacier gear
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Guided glacier hiking tour on Solheimajokull Glacier
  • Small group guarantee
Excluded
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from Sólheimajökull
  • Waterproof clothing and hiking boots (available for rent)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hiking shoes and waterproof gear (can be rented for a small fee)
  • Pick up from Reykjavik
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  • https://adventures.is/iceland/day-tours/glacier-tours/glacier-tours-from-solheimajokull/glacier-experience/
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  • Address: Arctic Adventures, Klettagarður 11, 104 Reykjavík, Iceland
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  • Sólheimajökull Easy Glacier Hike: Meet On Location
  • Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike
Short Description
  • Step into an adventure of a lifetime with our Glacier Experience Tour, starting at Sólheimajökull car park. Meet your certified glacier guides and gear up with crampons, helmets, and ice axes. As we begin our hike towards Sólheimajökull glacier, anticipation builds for the wonders that lie ahead.
  • Led by expert guides, we traverse the icy expanse of Sólheimajökull, each step revealing breathtaking ice formations, massive moulins, and deep crevasses. The landscape is awe-inspiring, with stunning vistas of surrounding mountains and valleys that beg to be captured in photographs.
  • Throughout the hike, our guides share fascinating insights into the glacier's formation, history, and cultural significance in Iceland. You'll be immersed in the rich narrative of this frozen world, feeling a deep connection to its ancient origins. Join us for a Glacier Experience Tour and create memories that will last a lifetime, as you explore the incredible frozen world of Sólheimajökull Glacier.
  • Step into an adventure of a lifetime with our Glacier Experience Tour, starting at Sólheimajökull car park. Meet your certified glacier guides and gear up with crampons, helmets, and ice axes. As we begin our hike towards Sólheimajökull glacier, anticipation builds for the wonders that lie ahead.
  • Led by expert guides, we traverse the icy expanse of Sólheimajökull, each step revealing breathtaking ice formations, massive moulins, and deep crevasses. The landscape is awe-inspiring, with stunning vistas of surrounding mountains and valleys that beg to be captured in photographs.
  • Throughout the hike, our guides share fascinating insights into the glacier's formation, history, and cultural significance in Iceland. You'll be immersed in the rich narrative of this frozen world, feeling a deep connection to its ancient origins. Join us for a Glacier Experience Tour and create memories that will last a lifetime, as you explore the incredible frozen world of Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Additional Info
  • Please note that this tour departs from Solheimajokull Cafe. Distance from Reykjavík appoximately 164 km/101 mi, This tour is a small group experience limited to 15 participants per guide to ensure a more personalized experience, Not wheelchair accessible, Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35., This tour is operated all year round, You spend approximately 1-1.5 hour on the ice, The tour is rated as easy so no prior experience is needed
  • Please note that this tour departs from Solheimajokull Cafe. Distance from Reykjavík appoximately 164 km/101 mi, This tour is a small group experience limited to 15 participants per guide to ensure a more personalized experience, Not wheelchair accessible, Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35., This tour is operated all year round, You spend approximately 1-1.5 hour on the ice, The tour is rated as easy so no prior experience is needed
Summary
  • Experience the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective on a family-friendly hike across the ice. Get magnificent views of the crevasses and glacier mills with a certified glacier guide.
  • Experience the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective on a family-friendly hike across the ice. Get magnificent views of the crevasses and glacier mills with a certified glacier guide.
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Name
  • Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike
  • Small Group Glacier Experience from Solheimajokull Glacier
Highlights
  • Epic Landscapes and stunning ice formations
  • Expert-led exploration
  • Hike across the ice of the Sólheimajökull Glacier
  • Epic Landscapes and stunning ice formations
  • Expert-led exploration
  • Sólheimajökull Glacier
Summary
  • Experience the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective on a family-friendly hike across the ice. Get magnificent views of the crevasses and glacier mills with a certified glacier guide.
  • Immerse in the wonders of Solheimajokull Glacier with our Glacier Experience tour. Picture yourself exploring icy landscapes and feeling the thrill of adventure.
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Know Before You Go
  • Be prepared for changing weather conditions
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery
  • Dress warmly and wear sturdy hiking boots
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Know Before You Book
  • Book in advance to secure your spot on the tour
  • Check the tour's age and fitness requirements
  • Review the cancellation policy
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Know Before You Go
  • Be prepared for changing weather conditions
  • Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery
  • Dress warmly and wear sturdy hiking boots
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Know Before You Book
  • Book in advance to secure your spot on the tour
  • Check the tour's age and fitness requirements
  • Review the cancellation policy
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Highlights
  • Epic Landscapes and stunning ice formations
  • Expert-led exploration
  • Sólheimajökull Glacier
  • A Guided Glacier Hike
  • Epic Landscapes and
  • Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Highlights
  • A Guided Glacier Hike
  • Epic Landscapes and
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  • Epic Landscapes
  • Glacier Hike
  • Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Highlights
  • Epic Landscapes
  • Glacier Hike
  • Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Included
  • All necessary glacier gear
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Guided glacier hiking tour on Solheimajokull Glacier
  • Small group guarantee
  • All necessary glacier gear needed
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Guided glacier hiking tour on Solheimajokull Glacier
  • Small group guarantee
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Short Description
  • Step into an adventure of a lifetime with our Glacier Experience Tour, starting at Sólheimajökull car park. Meet your certified glacier guides and gear up with crampons, helmets, and ice axes. As we begin our hike towards Sólheimajökull glacier, anticipation builds for the wonders that lie ahead.
  • Led by expert guides, we traverse the icy expanse of Sólheimajökull, each step revealing breathtaking ice formations, massive moulins, and deep crevasses. The landscape is awe-inspiring, with stunning vistas of surrounding mountains and valleys that beg to be captured in photographs.
  • Throughout the hike, our guides share fascinating insights into the glacier's formation, history, and cultural significance in Iceland. You'll be immersed in the rich narrative of this frozen world, feeling a deep connection to its ancient origins. Join us for a Glacier Experience Tour and create memories that will last a lifetime, as you explore the incredible frozen world of Sólheimajökull Glacier.
  • Take advantage of a great opportunity to explore the incredible Solheimajokull Glacier in a small group setting on this one and a half hour glacier hike available directly from Solheimajokull's parking lot. Walk around the glacier and admire the stunning landscape that surrounds the ice cap. This is your chance to explore the incredible frozen world of the glacier such as its crevasses and glacier moulins.
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Short Description
  • Take advantage of a great opportunity to explore the incredible Solheimajokull Glacier in a small group setting on this one and a half hour glacier hike available directly from Solheimajokull's parking lot. Walk around the glacier and admire the stunning landscape that surrounds the ice cap. This is your chance to explore the incredible frozen world of the glacier such as its crevasses and glacier moulins.
  • Take advantage of a great opportunity to explore the incredible Solheimajokull Glacier in a small group setting on this one and a half hour glacier hike available directly from Solheimajokull's parking lot. Walk around the glacier and admire the stunning landscape that surrounds the ice cap. This is your chance to explore the incredible frozen world of the glacier such as its crevasses and glacier moulins.
Additional Info
  • Please note that this tour departs from Solheimajokull Cafe. Distance from Reykjavík appoximately 164 km/101 mi, This tour is a small group experience limited to 15 participants per guide to ensure a more personalized experience, Not wheelchair accessible, Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35., This tour is operated all year round, You spend approximately 1-1.5 hour on the ice, The tour is rated as easy so no prior experience is needed
  • Please note that this tour departs from Solheimajokull Cafe. Distance from Reykjavík appoximately 164 km/101 mi, This tour is a small group experience limited to 15 participants per guide to ensure a more personalized experience, Not wheelchair accessible, Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35., This tour is operated all year round, You spend approximately 1-1.5 hour on the ice, The tour is rated as easy so no prior experience is needed
Summary
  • Immerse in the wonders of Solheimajokull Glacier with our Glacier Experience tour. Picture yourself exploring icy landscapes and feeling the thrill of adventure.
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Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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Voucher info
  • • Please note that you are responsible to arrive to the meeting point of the tour in time for your glacier adventure. The meeting point for this tour is at Solheimajokull Parking lot by the big yellow school bus. Please meet us there no later than 15 minutes prior to your departure. 
  • • The departure time for your adventure tour is stated at the top of this ticket, right above the cancellation policy. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31’00.48N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84).
  • • The tour duration is approx 3 hours (1-1,5 on ice).
  • We hope that you will enjoy your glacier adventure with us. 
  • • Please note that you are responsible to arrive to the meeting point of the tour in time for your glacier adventure. The meeting point for this tour is at Solheimajokull Parking lot by the big yellow school bus. Please meet us there no later than 15 minutes prior to your departure. 
  • • The departure time for your adventure tour is stated at the top of this ticket, right above the cancellation policy. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31’00.48N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84).
  • • The tour duration is approx 3 hours (1-1,5 on ice).
  • We hope that you will enjoy your glacier adventure with us. 
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