What kind of clothing is needed for glacier hikes?

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.

What equipment do you provide?

We provide crampons, ice axes, helmet and climbing harness, all included in the tour price.

How long time does the tour Blue Ice take?

The tour takes around 9 hours with transfer from Reykjavík. If you meet us at the glacier the tour takes around 4 hours.

When is the pick up from Reykjavík for the Blue Ice tour?

We start our pick up from the Cintamani Center in down town Reykjavík at 9:00 AM every day and we pick up from other hotels and guesthouses between 9:00 and 9:30. So you have to be ready to leave at 9:00 and wait for your pick up in the lobby of your accommodation, we will be there to pick you up anytime from 9:00 to 9:30.

How much time do we spent on the glacier on the Blue Ice tour?

You are around 3 hours on the Sólheimajökull glacier.

Do I have to bring some food on the Blue Ice tour?

No, the Blue Ice tour includes a packed lunch. If you have some special requirements about food make sure you let us know when you book the tour, since the lunch is brought from Reykjavík and can not be changed on the day of the tour.

Where is the meeting point for the tour Blue Ice?

If you don´t want to take the pick up from Reykjavík you meet us at the glacier Sólheimajökull. If you are driving from Reykjavík then you follow the signs for Selfoss on road  no. 1, you drive road no. 1 south for around 2 hours, passing the following towns with out making any turns: Hveragerði, Selfoss, Hella and Hvollsvöllur. Keep driving until you see the Skógarfoss waterfall on your left hand side. After you pass Skógarfoss you drive for around 5 minutes, you pass a bridge over the Jökulsá river, then you take the first turn to left towards the glacier and you stop at the parking lot by the glacier.

Please Note: In the winter the roads in Iceland can be very difficult and especially the road in towards the Sólheimajökull glacier. During this time we strongly recommend you buy a pick up and transfer from Reykjavík with our vehicles, it is actually included in the price of the winter tour.

At what time should I meet you at the glacier for the Blue Ice tour?

We are usually at the glacier around 11:30, so you should be there at 11:20. If the guides are not there just wait a little since their arrival time can vary.

Do I need any experience of glacier hiking or climbing to join the Blue Ice tour?

No, it is an easy hike on the glacier and the climbing is an introduction on ice climbing, the guides will teach you how to climb. The Blue Ice tour is designed for first time glacier explorers.