Glacial hiking & Ice Climbing at Sólheimajökull in Iceland.
Trip difficulty ranges from 2 - 3 out of 5 possible
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Category: Daytrip, available directly from Reykjavik in Iceland.
Would
you like to explore a glacier? And I mean really, really explore a
glacier? This trip takes you to the frozen glacial tongue that is
Sólheimajökull. It is an otherworldly scene, rugged, raw and ever
changing hub of ancient frozen water. Walk on the glacier and observe
the spectacular surroundings. Then we find a 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. The safety line
will make sure that even though you lose your grip you will not fall to
the ground. As we drive back to Reykjavik we will stop at the beautiful
Skógafoss waterfall. 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 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 9:00 am from the 1st of June – 31st of August.
Details:
Price:
See Booking Box below on left.
Add a packed lunch to your trip for 1.500 ISK.
If
you have your own transport and want to meet us, then the meeting place
is at the parking lot at the Sólheimajökull glacier, a left turn a
about 5 minutes after passing the Skógafoss waterfall when travelling
from Reykjavik.
Distance from Reykjavik: 150 km. Duration of
trip: approx 4 hours or 9 hours with transfer. Available: All year
(depending on weather). Minimum: 2 persons. Maximum: 20 persons. Age
limit: 12 years. Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof
jacket and pants, headwear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are
recommended! If you do not have hiking boots you can rent them for 1000 ISK at our booking center. No knowledge of the sport required.
Please refer to our
Equipment List for further details.
Disclaimer:
All
glacial trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants.
Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents
which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own
actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all
trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an
inherit risk.