Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Try your hand at ice climbing on the Sólheimajökull glacier during a 3-hour glacier hike!
A small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants, this glacier hike, including an introduction to ice climbing on the Sólheimajökull glacier, will lead you to discover the incredible ice formations on this glacier tongue of the great Mýrdalsjökull. Armed with all the equipment you need for these 2 must-do activities in Iceland, you will set off on your assault on Sólheimajökull alongside an experienced local guide who will tell you all about the history and evolution of this constantly changing environment.
As soon as you approach the glacier, you will be treated to breathtaking views of ice ranging in colour from white to blue. You will spend 3 unforgettable hours on this magical site, and will along the way discover ice climbing on Sólheimajökull: using your crampons and ice axes, you will climb up a natural ice wall for an authentic experience!
Make the most of Iceland's glaciers by joining this ice climbing excursion on Sólheimajökull! But if you prefer a shorter outing, the ice hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier will be just what you are looking for!
- Meeting with the instructor at the Icelandic Mountain Guides base in Sólheimajökull
- Briefing on the tour, safety instructions and use of the equipment on loan
- Approach to the glacier in a special truck adapted to the terrain
- Start of the glacier walk (3 hours on the ice) with an introduction to ice climbing
- Return to the meeting point in the truck, return the equipment and end the activity
Activity requirements
Please arrive 20 minutes before the start of the activity.
Hiking boots must be worn: it will not be possible to add the crampons required for the activity to other footwear.
It is very important to wear warm clothing, preferably waterproof, so that you can enjoy the excursion to the full.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place.
- Guide
- All the equipment for the excursion
- Water, coffee and tea
- Transfer
- Warm clothes
- Warm and waterproof pants and jacket
- Hiking boots
- Hat
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Snack
