Combo Trip: Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing Day Tour from Reykjavík to Sólheimajökull Glacier. Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Easy
Here is your chance to visit a glacier and not just any glacier. This trip will take you to the frozen glacial tongue that is Sólheimajökull. It is a magnificent phenomenon, a rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water. We will explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier with its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges. Along the way we will find an ice wall on the glacier and try our hand at ice climbing. We will provide you with all the tools you need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines. A packed lunch will be served on the glacier. On our return journey to Reykjavik, we will stop at the beautiful waterfall Skógafoss.
On this trip you get to see and do what most of the population will only dream about and very few ever try. Why not be adventurous and explore the amazing crawling glacier?
Guaranteed departures: Everyday 08:30-09:00 from Reykjavík. If you have your own transport and want to meet us, then the meeting place is at 11:30 at the parking lot at the Sólheimajökull glacier, a left turn a about 5 minutes after passing the Skógafoss waterfall.
Please note: for Christmas and New Years we have different availability for the 24th-26th of December and 31st of December - 1st of January. Please contact our office for further information or click here for our holiday schedule.
Details:
Price: 19.990 ISK per person, including pick-up & packed lunch.
Add 1.000 ISK to rent hiking shoes.
The Blue Ice day trip is included on the following multi day adventure vacations: 
Available: 16th of September to 14th of May (depending on weather and snow conditions).
Minimum 2 persons. Duration of trip: 4 hours, 9-10 hours with pick-up.
Included: Pick-up from Reykjavík, glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, an introduction to ice climbing, glacier gear and packed lunch.
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended (note: hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented at our office).
Age limit: 14 years or shoe size 35 EUR (for crampons).
Distance from Reykjavik: 164 km.
No knowledge of the sport is required!
If you plan to drive and meet us at Solheimajökull Glacier the meeting point is in Sólheimajökull's parking lot at 11:30 am - see map for details.
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