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Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull

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£131.00

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Language: English

Availability: Daily

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Duration: up to 11 hours

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Hike on Sólheimajökull glacier and get up and close with the impressive icy nature
Admire the beautiful waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss
See the famous Douglas DC-3 plane wreck on Sólheimasandur
Learn about the glaciers and how to use basic glacier equipment

What to expect

Take a walk on the icy glacier caps and experience the Icelandic nature up and close. On this day trip, you will hike on the glacier with crampons and experience a wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and learn about these disappearing giants.

Within less than two hours drive from Reykjavík is Eyjafjallajökull glacier, and just a little further the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue extends down from Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland's fourth largest glacier. Your professional tour guide will provide you with basic glacier equipment and teach you how to use them.

You will also experience the beauty of the striking waterfalls of Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, as you'll stop by on the way back to Reykjavik. As a bonus, the tour also includes transport with the Plain Wreck Shuttle to visit the DC-3 wreck on the black beach, a perfect opportunity to take some unique photos.

What's included

Bus transportation
Free Wi-Fi
2 - 2.5 hours guided glacier hike
Ice hiking gear and safety equipment
Professional local tour guide

What's not included

Food and beverages
Ice climbing

Where

BSI Coach Terminal, Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Meeting point:

Tour starts at BSI Coach Terminal in downtown Reykjavík

What to remember

There is no place where to stop for lunch on this tour, therefore you need to bring along a picnic lunch. It's recommended to sit down for lunch before the hike and maybe have a light snack with you for later
Remember to dress according to the weather. Warm clothes, waterproof jacket, warm socks and sturdy shoes are recommended
Wear thermal layers, a winter hat, scarf and gloves
Children 9 years and younger are not permitted on this tour
Operation of this tour depends on weather conditions on the glacier

Provider

Reykjavík Excursions

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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