Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike
ID: GYG148163-221756
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience what it feels like to hike and climb a body of constantly-moving dense ice. Grab your ice axe and get an epic workout on an approximate 3-hour hike and climb of the Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Defy gravity on an exciting ice climb and hike across the Sólheimajökull Glacier, the outlet glacier that was featured in Chasing Ice, the award-winning documentary about climate change.
Meet your certified guide at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot to collect all the necessary safety equipment, including crampons and ice axes. Hike towards the outlet glacier and get ready to face the challenge of the climb. Don't worry if you have never walked on ice before, as your guide will show you all you need to know to successfully conquer the body of dense ice.
Learn all the basic techniques of ice climbing, and hear about the history and formation of the ever-changing glacier. Follow your guide to the perfect climbing location, and watch as they set up the ice-climbing system before you climb up the icy walls under their safe guidance.
Highlights
- Climb the ice walls of the Sólheimajökull Glacier
- See the ice formations, crevasses, and tunnels up close
- Learn how to climb ice with the help of a certificated glacier guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Meet at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
