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Iceland Glacier Walk on Solheimajokull

Not many people can say that they have walked on a glacier – this easy and safe glacier tour is your chance to be one of them! Enjoy a breathtaking 3 hours glacier walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue in the South of Iceland.

Please note that this tour is available only as an add-on to your multi-day package.
Tour code
GL-02
SEASON
All Year
Duration
3 Hours
Location
South Iceland
Difficulty
Moderate
Age limit
8 Years Old
About this activity

Iceland Glacier Walk on Solheimajokull

Welcome to the world of snow and ice on Sólheimajökull glacier. Before setting out onto the glacier your guide will teach you how to use the basic glacier equipment - crampons and ice axes. During this 3-hour tour, you will explore the wonderland of ice formations, ridges, and deep crevasses. The glacier walk does not require any special skills and the tour can be enjoyed by people of all levels in good health (minimum age requirement: 8 years)

You will see the different shades of the glacier – white ice, blue ice, and plain clear ice. In some areas, you will also see different shades of black – ash from the last eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in 2010. The view down the glacier is amazing when you are standing on the glacier tongue. This glacier walk is a great way to experience the wild nature of Iceland.

This tour is also bookable as a private tour. If you want to explore the glacier in a little bit more privacy please select "private tour" in the booking form.

This glacier walk is operated by one of our reliable partners.

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Included

Glacier walk

English speaking guide

Helmet

Crampons

Ice axe

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Not included

Clothing

Refreshments

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What to bring

Good walking shoes

Warm Clothing

Hat

Gloves

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Meeting point

About 11 km east of Skógar and 30 km west of Vík. Please check-in 30 minutes before the start of the tour. Meeting point is the Sólheimajökull parking lot.

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Minimum age is 8 years old

Maximum 15 persons per guide

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