Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
Activities

Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull

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$166.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 11 hours
Do this because
  • 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.

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What's included
  • check Bus transportation
  • check Free Wi-Fi
  • check 2 - 2.5 hours guided glacier hike
  • check Ice hiking gear and safety equipment
  • check Professional local tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and beverages
  • x_not_included 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
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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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