Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk
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Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going to hike and climb the Sólheimajökull glacier in Southern Iceland! This is a comprehensive glacier tour, where you’ll learn about these massive natural phenomena from your guide and be provided with all the necessary equipment to get some exercise in full comfort and safety. You will also learn the basics of ice climbing and climb the vertical crevasse walls of Sólheimajökull glacier. Each guide has a maximum of 6 participants to ensure the safety of the group.4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Ice-climbing and glacier-walk on Sólheimajökull
Certified Guide
Coffee and Chocolates
All the necessary glacier and safety gear
Hiking boots
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
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- Maximum 6 travellers in this tour.
The tour begins when you meet your guide in the Sólheimajökull parking lot and get all necessary equipment for the hike: crampons, ice axes, harnesses, helmets and climbing boots. Then you will hike for about 15 minutes to the ice itself to get the blood flowing and warm up for the climb.View Location
Activity Locations
Solheimajokull GlacierVik, Iceland
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Starting point
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Please arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on ticket. The meeting point is at our bus marked Tröll Expeditions in the parking lot of Sólheimajökull. You can look up “Troll Expeditions Sólheimajökull” on Google Maps to find exact location and driving directions.View Location
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Please arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on ticket. The meeting point is at our bus marked Tröll Expeditions in the parking lot of Sólheimajökull. You can look up “Troll Expeditions Sólheimajökull” on Google Maps to find exact location and driving directions.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Operates in all good weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on ticket. The meeting point is at our bus marked Tröll Expeditions in the parking lot of Sólheimajökull. You can look up “Troll Expeditions Sólheimajökull” on Google Maps to find exact location and driving directions. • Minimum age is 14 years • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required • Not wheelchair accessibleCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Reykjavik time to receive 100% refund.
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