Guided Glacier Hiking Excursion on the Sólheimajökull Glacier from Mýrdalshreppur

Discover Iceland's breathtaking Sólheimajökull Glacier on this unique guided glacier hiking excursion!

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From€103
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point (please arrive 20 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Receive your equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe)

- 30-minute walk to the Sólheimajökull Glacier

- Put on your equipment

- Introduction to glacier hiking, glacier hiking safety, and equipment usage

- The adventure begins!

- Glacier hiking

- Hot coffee and chocolate break

- The adventure continues!

- Return to the original departure point (30-minute walk)

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all participants must be in good physical health.

In addition, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

This glacier hiking excursion is labelled as a 'moderate' difficulty level.

Hiking boots with good support and stiff soles are highly recommended for all participants.

The total time spent glacier hiking

Meeting point:
Troll Expeditions Solheimajokull, Sólheimajökulsvegur, Vik 871, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland
Spoken languages:Icelandic, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
  • Coffee
  • Chocolate
Excluded
  • Hotel transfers
  • Hiking boots
Do not forget to bring
  • Wind and waterproof outer layers
  • Warm layers of clothes
  • Warm underlayers
  • Wool socks
  • Hiking boots
  • Hat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Camera