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Guided Glacier Hiking Excursion on the Sólheimajökull Glacier from Mýrdalshreppur
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Organized by Troll.is
Sólheimajökull, Iceland
3 hrs
From€105
Glacier Kayaking and Glacier Hiking Tour on Sólheimajökull
Experience the pristine nature in southern Iceland on a guided glacier kayaking and glacier hiking tour on Sólheimajökull!
Glacier Kayaking and Glacier Hiking Tour on Sólheimajökull
From€227
7 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 14 years-old and up
7 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 14 years-old and up
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll embark on a guided glacier kayaking and glacier hiking tour on Sólheimajökull Glacier.
- No previous experience is required
- Group size: 8 per guide on the kayak tour, 15 per guide on the glacier tour
- Difficulty: moderate
Course of events
Please allow 7 hours in total for this activity.
- Arrive at the starting point 20 minutes before the activity start time
- Access restrooms at Sólheimajökull
- Meet the guide and walk to Sólheimajökull Lagoon (approximately 5 minutes)
- Start of your sea kayaking activity (2.5 hours in total)
- Receive sea kayaking equipment (kayak, paddle, dry suit, life vest)
- Safety briefing and paddling instructions
- Paddle on Sólheimajökull Lagoon (approximately 1 hour)
- Return to the base camp
- 1.5 hour lunch break
- Start of your glacier hike activity (2.5 hours in total)
- Receive glacier equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe)
- Safety briefing
- Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Return to the starting point
Activity requirements
You must wear hiking shoes for this activity: it will not be possible to add the crampons required for the activity to other footwear.
It is very important to wear warm clothing, preferably waterproof, so that you can enjoy the excursion to the full.
Please arrive 20 minutes in advance.
Special terms
The minimum size available is 34 European (2.5 American).
The guide will find out the best solution to divide the kayaks among guests, single or double use.
There is maximum of boats that each guide can take out for each tour, some times guests might expect to pair up.
Participation during pregnancy is at the discretion of the guide on the day of the excursion, depending on real-time conditions.
Spoken languages:
EnglishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Glacier equipment (crampons, harness, ice axe, helmet)
- Sea kayaking equipment (double or single kayak, paddle)
- Dry suit
- Life vest
- Tea, coffee, water
Excluded
- Food & drink
Do not forget to bring
- Warm layers of clothing
- Hiking boots
- Wind/rainproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Avoid bulky clothing they might restrain your ability to put on the dry suit
- Towel
- Extra socks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Lunch
- Water
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Meeting point:
Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Area, Sólheimajökulsvegur, Vík 871, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland
Spoken languages:
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Sólheimajökull is a glacier on the southern coast of Iceland, located between the towns of Skógar and Vík. It is an outlet of the much larger Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, which covers the active volcano Katla. A glacier hiking and kayaking excursion on Sólheimajökull is a unique and immersive way to explore the icecap and its lagoon!
The adventure starts with the glacier kayaking trip on Sólheimajökull. You'll meet the certified instructor at the base camp and walk for 5 minutes to Sólheimajökull Lagoon. Upon arrival, you'll receive your equipment (sturdy sit-on-top sea kayak, paddle, dry suit, and life vest) and a safety briefing from the instructor. No previous experience is needed, as you'll start by learning the paddling techniques for kayaking. Then, you'll set off on your glacier kayaking tour on Sólheimajökull Lagoon!
The lagoon is formed from the meltwater of Sólheimajökull Glacier and is often dotted with floating icebergs. The kayaking tour allows you to explore parts of the glacier that are inaccessible on foot. You'll paddle around the ever-changing icebergs and learn more about the environmental impact of the Icelandic glaciers. After your kayaking excursion on Sólheimajökull, you'll return to the base camp. You'll have some time to admire the breathtaking landscapes and eat your own packed lunch before your next activity.
After the break, it's time for your glacier hiking tour on Sólheimajökull. Once again, an experienced guide will provide the glacier equipment (crampons, a harness, and an ice axe) and take you through a safety briefing. Following the expert guide, you'll walk across the icy surface of the glacier. Throughout your safe glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, you'll discover the stark landscapes of the glacier, including deep crevasses, blue ice, and dark volcanic ash from past eruptions. At the end of the hiking tour on Sólheimajökull, you'll return to the base camp.
Experience the thrill of glacier kayaking and glacier hiking on Sólheimajökull and its lagoon!
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