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A Glacier Walk tour filled with exploration and adventure

Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier. See amazing blue ice formations, crevasses and learn about the Icelandic glaciers!

The Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends from the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier, down to the sandy plains of the Icelandic south coast. The spectacular surroundings are marked by rugged and majestic rock formations thoroughly shaped by the glacier. On this fun, safe and easy to moderate glacier walk you get to explore the wonderland of ice sculptures, water cauldrons, ridges and deep crevasses on the breathtaking Sólheimajökull glacier. While enjoying all the features of the glacier and its spectacular surroundings, you will learn more about the behavior of glaciers and their impact on nature. No technical requirements are needed for the tour as an experienced glacier guide will teach you how to use basic glacier equipment, such as crampons and an ice axe which are provided for all our glacier walk tours. The unique experience of a glacier walk on one of the many retreating glaciers of the world is sure to leave lasting memories Because of changes in landscape at Sólheimajökull glacier we have combined the old Blue ice Adventure and Sólheimajökull Exploration into the Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk. These changes in landscape involve about 30-40 min walk from the parking lot to the glacier itself.

Availability
Summer & Fall
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
4 hours
Minimum age
10
Meeting Point
Sólheimajökull Base Camp

TourID: AG102

Activity provider: Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia

Meeting point

Sólheimajökull Base Camp

The meeting point is the location from where the tour begins.

Need to know

Meeting point at our Sólheimajökull Base Camp by Sólheimajökull glacier, 20 minutes before departure.

From €134/person
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • No Booking Fees

Tour itinerary

Glacier Exploration

What’s included and what to bring on this tour

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Included

  • Experienced and qualified glacier guide
  • Glacier gear
  • Safety equipment

Not included

  • Rain gear (optional bookable extra)
  • Hiking boots (optional bookable extra)
  • Warm clothing (optional bookable extra)
  • Snacks and drinks

Tour highlights

Sólheimajökull
Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon
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