Departures: From June 1st to Sept 30th: At 9:30, 12:30 and 15:30. From Oct 1st to May 31st: At 10:30 and 14:30
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Meeting point: Sólheimajökull parking area, 20 min. prior to departure
Minimum Age: 8 years
We provide: Guiding services, glacier gear and safety equipment
You Bring: Warm clothing, rain gear and hiking boots
Note: Boots and rain gear can be rented (ISK 1000 per item)
This is an informative, safe and easy glacier walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue. Your certified glacier guide will lead you through a frozen wonderland of different shades of glacier ice; white ice, blue ice, and crystal clear ice. You will get to see deep crevasses and water cauldrons in a safe manner, along with other interesting features of the glacier. During the hike, you will have plenty of photo opportunities and your expert guide will share his wisdom about the ever-changing landscapes of the Icelandic glaciers, their formation and interplay with the surrounding volcanoes and mountains. No technical skills are needed for this tour and you will be provided with all the necessary glacier equipment. This is a great, family-friendly, way to experience the Icelandic glaciers.
