Hiking and ice climbing on the Sólheimajökull glacier

Organized by North Ice

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 4.5 hrs to 6 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Icelandic
Minimum age: From 13 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: moderate More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Get away from the city and discover the Sólheimajökull glacier on a day of hiking and ice climbing. Enjoy an outdoor excursion near Vik and leave with a head full of memories!

Depending on the option you choose, meet your guide in Reykjavik for a transfer to your departure point. Once you've arrived, your guide will explain how the activity works and the safety instructions to be followed. Your guide will accompany you throughout the day and help you to use your climbing equipment correctly.
You'll climb some rocks, cross some rivers and above all... you'll see some exceptional panoramas! Your walk will take between 4 and 6 hours, and the views from the summit will be nothing short of incredible!
Then it's a leisurely descent back to the car to return to Reykjavik (if you choose this option).

In an idyllic setting, the mountain air will be nothing short of rejuvenating during this day's hiking and ice climbing on the Sólheimajökull glacier near Vik. Don't forget your camera to capture the moment!

Near Vik, you'll spend an unforgettable day at Sólheimajökull and discover some magnificent scenery!

Offers

1
Sólheimajökull parking lot
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Course of events

- Meet the guide at the meeting point

- Start of the hike and climb to the Sólheimajökull glacier
- Lunch and photo opportunity

- Continue the walk
- Descent and return to the car park

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Hat and gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Lunch
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

4.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 13 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Sólheimajökull parking lot: Sólheimajökulsvegur, Iceland

Offer n° 2

Pick up from Reykjavík, to be determined

Included:
  • Glacier gear
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
  • Ropes
  • Carabiners
  • Harness
  • Local glacier guide
2
Pick up from Reykjavík
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Course of events

- Meet the guide at the meeting point, transfer by car

- Arrival at the starting point of the activity

- Start of the hike and climb to the Sólheimajökull glacier
- Lunch and photo break

- Continuation of the walk

- Descent and return to the car

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Hat and gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Lunch
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

6 hrs

Minimum age:

From 13 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Sólheimajökull parking lot: Sólheimajökulsvegur, Iceland

Offer n° 2

Pick up from Reykjavík, to be determined

Included:
  • Glacier gear
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
  • Ropes
  • Carabiners
  • Harness
  • Local glacier guide
  • Pick up/drop off from Reykjavík
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Meeting point

Offer n° 1
Sólheimajökull parking lot: Sólheimajökulsvegur, Iceland
Offer n° 2
Pick up from Reykjavík, to be determined

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 10 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
10 days
Cancellation between 4 and 10 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
4 days
Cancellation 4 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule