Combo Trip: Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing Day Tour from Reykjavík to Sólheimajökull Glacier.

Trip difficulty 2 out of 5 possible. Rated: Moderate

Tour Highlights:

- Sólheimajökull glacier (Solheimajokull glacier)

- Skógafoss waterfall

- Ice Climbing (optional)

- Glacier hiking

Tour Details:

Duration: Approx. 10 hours with transfer / Approx. 4 hours if you do not need transfer and prefer to meet us on location.

Hotel pick-up time: If you have chosen transfer please be ready at 8:30 AM for your pick-up from your Reykjavík accommodation and please note that it can take up to 30 minutes for us to arrive. Don't know where you will be staying? No worries, just choose "To Be Announced" for pick-up location and get back to us when you have further details.

Meet on location time: If you have chosen to meet us on location please be ready at 11:30 AM at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31'00.48"N, 19°22'00.12W(WGS84)

Included: Glacier hiking tour on Sólheimajökull glacier with a certified glacier guide, an optional introduction to ice climbing and all specialized glacier gear; climbing harness, glacier crampons, helmet and other climbing safety equipment. Lunch is NOT included. We recommend you bringing a packed lunch for the day.

Clothing: Warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket & pants, head wear and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended. Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented if you contact us beforehand. We do not rent gear from location.

This tour offers the opportunity to hike an immeasurably magnificent glacier on a frozen glacial tongue called Sólheimajökull. It is a rugged, raw and ever changing hub of ancient frozen water; truly a phenomenon. On this tour we will explore the crevasse riddled outlet glacier and also have the chance to test our ice climbing skills. With its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges, it is truly an unforgettable experience. We will provide you with all the tools you will need: ice axes, crampons and safety lines. On our return journey to Reykjavik, we will stop at the beautiful waterfall, Skógafoss.

Please note: If you need a transfer from Reykjavík there is an additional cost of 5.000 ISK

Warm outdoor clothing and good hiking shoes are important to wear on this tour.

Disclaimer: All adventure and glacier tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that 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 inherent risk.