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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 is the minimum age of participants on the Blue Ice tour?

There is actually no minimum age for the Blue Ice, but there is a minimum shoe size. Our crampons can only fit shoe sizes from 35 EURO and upwards. So the minimum shoe size of participants on the Blue Ice is 35 EURO.

Where does the Blue Ice tour stop?

The Blue Ice tour stops at Hvollsvöllur town (final chance to use the toilet), it then goes directly to the Sólheimajökull Glacier, after the glacier trip we stop at the Skógafoss Waterfall before driving directly back to Reykjavík.

What equipment do you provide?

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

What are crampons?

Crampons are metal spikes that we attach to the soles of your hiking shoes, these enable you to walk on the glacier ice with out slipping.

Is there a guide on each trip?

Yes there is a specially trained and certified glacier guide on each trip.

How many participants are there for each guide?

We have a low guide to client ratio, for every 8 participants there is one guide. This makes the tour a much more intimate experience and your guide is always close at hand to answer questions.

I am traveling alone, can I still book the tour?

Sure, just send us a email to check on the availability and we add you to a group that is already booked, the Blue Ice is almost always available. Info@adventures.is

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.

When is the Blue Ice tour available?

The Blue Ice, Sólheimajökull Glacier Trip is available all year round, with a pick up from Reykjavík between 9:00 and 9:30.

What is the minimum number of participants on the Blue Ice tour?

The minimum number is 2 persons for the tour to start.

How do I book and what information do you need from me?

There are a few different ways you can book our trips. First of all you can book almost all our trips right here on our website. There is a booking window on each trip page and we do recommend that you book and pay for your trip there with some time to spare as we keep our groups small and frequently sell out.

If the trip you would like to book is not bookable online then you can call us directly at our office, the phone number is 00354 562 7000. Another way is to send us an e-mail with an inquiry, our e-mail address is info@adventures.is . What we need to have is your name, how many people are in your party, where you are staying and some way of contacting you either an e-mail or a phone number.

How do I pay?

There are three ways in which you can pay for the trips that you book with us.

1. You can pay through the internet, through our booking website. This is by far the easiest, safest and fastest way to reserve and pay for your adventure. If you choose this way then you will receive a voucher via e-mail which you will need to print and bring along on your trips. If you are going on a multi day trip then you will receive one voucher for all of the trips via e-mail and we will make you separate vouchers for each of your trips, which will be waiting your arrival in Iceland at our office at Laugavegur 11.

2. You can pay via phone, the phone number is +354 562 7000. If you choose to pay through phone then your vouchers will be waiting for you when you come to Iceland, either at our office at Laugavegur 11 or at your hotel.

3. Sometimes you can pay when you arrive to start your trip, but this is only possible in special circumstance.

Please Note: However you pay, you will always get a voucher: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR VOUCHER ALONG FOR YOUR TRIP!

Where is your Reykjavík Office located and when are you open?

Our office is at Laugavegur 11, the main shopping street in Reykjavík. There you can get all the information that you need, be it about the trips that you want to go to or just general information about Reykjavík. You can also book and pay for various day trips. Over the summer season (June-August) we are open from 08:00-21:00 Monday-Saturday and 10:00-18:00 on Sundays. All other times of year we are open 10:00-18:00 Mondays-Fridays, 11:00-16:00 Saturdays and closed on Sundays. But you can reach on our emergency cell phone line: +354-898-0410.

What is your cancelation policy?

Click here to read details on our cancelation policy.

What is assumed risk when participating in outdoor activities?

Click here to read more about what it means to take part in outdoor activities.

What currency do you accept?

We only accept the Icelandic króna. Our website presents prices is ISK and in EURO, the EURO price is obtained by converting it with the currency exchange rate of the Icelandic Federal Bank. If you would like to calculate the price of our tours in some other currency you can do so here.

Do you do private departures?

Yes we arrange private departures on all of our trips, please contact our office for further information: Info@adventures.is

How do Arctic Adventures, Arctic Rafting, the Glacier Guides and Reykjavík Backpackers connect?

We are one family of companies that work together and share facilities (f.ex. we all have the same office in Reykjavík). We also share guides, vehicles and equipment in order to run an organized and professional operation. All of these companies are run by guides and adventures and owned by guides and adventurers.

How long have you been in business?

We have been in rafting on the Hvítá river since 1983 which makes us one of the longest running rafting operations in Europe. Since the late 1990s we have been adding more and more activities to our selection. So we are NOT a travel agency, we are an adventure operator, owned by guides and world travelers and run by guides and adventurers.

What is the minimum age for a participant on a your tours?

Each one of our tours have unique characteristics and different age limits, how ever you can generally assume that kids 10 years and older, with shoe size 35 EURO or larger can participate in our tours more easy going tours. On demanding tours we generally have a age limit of 18 years. On motorized activity tours participants that want to drive (f.ex. snowmobiles) you will need to be at least 17 years old and hold a valid driving license. Younger kids and those that would not like to drive can in most cases sit at the back of the quad or snowmobile. Here below you can see a few examples of our age limits.

On the River Fun Tour: Kids 12 years old and older can raft the whole river if accompanied by a guardian. Kids between 10 and 12 can raft half way, for half price.

On the Wonderful West the minimum age is 10 years if accompanied by a guardian.

On the River Ride the minimum age is 18 years.

On the Beast of the East the minimum age is 18 years.

Do I have to know how to swim to go on river rafting and/or sea kayaking?

Yes, absolutely, each paddler on a rafting boat or a kayak has to know how to swim.

Can I drink alcohol before or during your tours?

No absolutely not. The consumption of alcohol makes you more prone to hypothermia and makes you to unpredictable mistakes (as you probably know : ). It is therefore strictly prohibited, if we suspect that participants are intoxicated we will prohibit them from joining the tour.

What do I have to bring with me for my tour?

Each tour is different and you will need to bring different things. How ever there are certain things that you always have to bring with you. Remember this is ICEland and for you to have a pleasant experience here in the High North it is vital that you bring good outdoor clothing. No one should come to Iceland (it does no matter if you are coming in summer or winter) with out a good water and wind proof jacket and pants, good, sturdy, waterproof hiking shoes, a warm hat that breaks the wind, good warm gloves, good warm woolen or other thermal undergarments. In Iceland there is no such thing a bad weather, just bad equipment and not the right clothing.

For rafting in South Iceland you have to bring; your swimming wear (or a change of underclothing) to wear under your rafting pants, a warm fleece or a wool sweater to wear under your rafting jacket (it will get wet) and a towel to dry of after your trip. Every thing else we will provide. Click here to see the equipment we will provide for you on your rafting trip.

Here is short briefing on safety and insurance:

Ensuring the safety of all our participants is our first and foremost priority. However, due to the nature of rafting as an outdoor and adventure activity, we are subject to the same environmental risks as in any wild natural environment. Should you wish to participate in one of our rafting trips, we ask you to be prepared to sign a contract with us stipulating that you are fit to participate in such activities and assume all risks inherent in doing so.

Do I need a insurance before going on one of your trips?

We recommend that you have personal health insurance coverage when participating in adventure activities in Iceland, we actually recommend that when ever and where ever you travel you take out a good travel insurance..as world travelers our selves it has saved us money and aggravation many times..

If I am travelling solo, can I book a trip or is there always a minimum of 2 people?

There is a minimum of 2 people for most of our trips, we usually run the trips on the guaranteed departure dates. If you are interested in some trips and are travelling solo we can put you on waiting list and contact you if more people book the trip.