Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike
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Embark on a guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness, and explore the glacier's surface, crevasses, and ice formations.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of walking on ice as you explore the Sólheimajökull glacier
- Learn about the formation and evolution of glaciers from your guide
- See deep crevasses, ice holes, and dramatic ice formations up close
- Enjoy a hands-on glacier experience without the need to travel from Reykjavik
- Gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness for a safe adventure
Description
Meet your guide at the glacier parking lot and gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness. Following a short walk to the glacier’s edge, step onto the ice and begin your guided hike into the heart of Sólheimajökull.
As you embark on your glacier hike across the glacier’s surface, encounter deep crevasses, moulins (ice holes), ridges, and dramatic ice formations. Your guide will explain how glaciers are formed, how they’re changing, and the powerful natural forces that continue to shape them.
Experience a fascinating blend of adventure, education, and raw natural beauty.
Includes
3-hour guided glacier hike
Expert glacier guide
Crampons
Helmet
Harness
Important Information
- Meet at the Solheimajokull glacier parking lot
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund