Guided Ice Climbing Excursion at the Sólheimajökull Glacier from Reykjavík

Answer the call to adventure by joining this thrilling and scenic ice-climbing excursion departing from Reykjavík!

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From€639
10 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 13 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Pick up from one of the listed locations in Reykjavík (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)

- Meet your experienced guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- The adventure begins!

- Scenic transfer to Iceland's South Coast (approximately a 2-hour drive)

- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall stop

- Skógafoss Waterfall stop

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

- 30-minute hike to the Solheimajökull Glacier

- Arrival

- Introduction to ice climbing, ice climbing equipment, and ice climbing techniques

- Instructor demonstration

- Equipment double-check

- Ice climbing on the Solheimajökull Glacier!

- Break

- 30-minute hike back to the vehicle

- Return to the original departure point in Reykjavík (approximately a 2-hour drive)

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition, participants must be in good physical condition to take part in this excursion.

Special terms

Pick-up is offered from select locations in Reykjavík via this link. Please specify when booking and arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.

This activity's difficulty level is labelled as 'moderate'.

All 15 photos will be sent to participants 14 days after the ice-climbing excursion via a downloadable drive.

Stops can be made to purchase food, please ask your guide.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is offered from select locations in Reykjavík (please see 'special terms' and specify when booking)
Spoken languages:English, Icelandic
Included
  • Reykjavík transfers
  • Instructor
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Ice axes
  • Climbing equipment
  • x15 personalized photos per participant
Excluded
  • Food and beverages
  • Winter clothing
Do not forget to bring
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Several warm layers of clothing
  • Water resistant hiking boots
  • Thick wool socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Packed lunch
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Small backpack