INT 1048 Blue Ice - Glacier Hiking Day tour Summer edition
Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing Day Tour from Reykjavík to Sólheimajökull Glacier on Iceland´s South Coast
Here is your chance to visit a glacier and not just any glacier, this trip will take you to the frozen glacial tongue that is Sólheimajökull.
It is a magnificent phenomenon, a rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. We will explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sink holes and jagged ridges accompanied by an experienced glacier guide.
Along the way we will find an ice wall on the glacier and try our hand at ice climbing. We will provide you with all the tools you need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines, making sure you are very safe as you brave the heights.
As we drive back to Reykjavik we will stop at the beautiful Skógafoss waterfall.
On this trip you get to see and do what most of the population will only dream about and very few ever try. Why not be adventurous and explore the amazing crawling glacier?
Bring with you: Warm and waterproof outdoor clothing, headwear, gloves and good hiking
shoes.
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, warm head wear and good water proof winter gloves.
Good hiking shoes are strongly recommended, if you do not have hiking shoes then you can rent them from us. Just remember to book you shoes before hand so you can be sure we will bring them along for you.
If you have your own transport and want to meet us, then the meeting place is at the parking lot at the Sólheimajökull glacier, a left turn a about 5 minutes after passing the Skógafoss waterfall when travelling from Reykjavik.
Disclaimer: All glacial trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Icelandic Nature Tours does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.
Highlights:
Sólheimajökull, Amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged
ridges, Ice wall, ice climbing,
Included:
A glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, an introduction to ice climbing, glacier gear, a visit to Skógafoss
waterfall & packed lunch.
Operation:
Duration of trip: 4 hours, 10 hours with pick-up. Minimum age: 14 years or shoe size 35 EUR (for crampons).
Distance from Reykjavik: 164 km / 101 miles.
Trip Difficulty: 2 out of 5 possible
Rated: Easy
GLACIER HIKES