Blue Ice / Meeting at Sólheimajökull
Description
Tour Highlights:- Sólheimajökull glacier (Solheimajokull glacier) Ice Climbing (optional) - Glacier hiking
Meet on location: Please be ready at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31'00.48"N, 19°22'00.12W(WGS84)
This tour offers the opportunity to hike the amazing glacial tongue from Sólheimajökull glacier. You will start the tour meeting your guide at Sólheimajökull´s parking lot, where we will provide you with all the tools you will need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines. Then we head to the glacier, you will have time to gear on with your crampons and the hike starts! You will be able to witness some breathtaking panoramic views, as well as crevasses , ridges and even an ice wall where you will have an introduction to ice climbing and will be able to experience it first hand.
Trip difficulty: Moderate
Included
Glacier hiking tour on Sólheimajökull glacier with an certified glacier guide, an optional introduction to ice climbing and all specialized glacier gear; including a climbing harness, glacier crampons, helmet and other climbing safety equipment.
Excluded
Food and beverages are not included.
Know before you go
Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, head wear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended.
Note: Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented and paid for online.