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Solheimajokull Glacier Exploration: Small Group Experience in the Frozen Landscape
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431 Ratings
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Embark on a small group adventure to explore the breathtaking Solheimajokull Glacier. Discover its mesmerizing crevasses and glacier moulins in this frozen landscape experience.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sólheimajökull - Glacier Experience is a small group experience that offers an easy glacier hike on Sólheimajökull glacier with an experienced glacier guide. This popular day tour is the perfect way to get in real contact with the true reason behind the name Ice-land!
What's Included
- Small group guarantee
- Certified glacier guide
- Guided glacier hiking tour on Solheimajokull Glacier
- All necessary glacier gear provided
What's Not Included
- Pick up from Reykjavik
- Hiking shoes and waterproof gear (can be rented for a small fee)
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Seize this amazing chance to delve into the captivating Solheimajokull Glacier with a small group through a one and a half hour hike starting right from Solheimajokull’s parking area. Stroll along the glacier and feast your eyes on the breathtaking scenery encircling the ice sheet. This is your golden ticket to experience the remarkable icy realm of the glacier, complete with its crevasses and glacier moulins.
- Please note that this tour departs from Solheimajokull Cafe. Distance from Reykjavík appoximately 164 km/101 mi
- This tour is a small group experience limited to 15 participants per guide to ensure a more personalized experience
- Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35.
- This tour is operated all year round
- You spend approximately 1-1.5 hour on the ice
- The tour is rated as easy so no prior experience is needed
Location
Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base)
Departure Point: Parking lot by Solheimajokull Cafe
Address: GPS 63°31’00.48″N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(431 Ratings)
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Brandi_b
Jun 8, 2024
Best trek of the trip! - Tin was amazing!! Took us all on a great trek all while we all felt very safe. We learned a lot as well. We will remember this forever!
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Julie_b
Jun 1, 2024
Stomping good time! - Basia was a fantastic tour guide. I loved the way she stressed safety while being so much fun. She shared interesting information and taught us to “walk like an angry cowboy” (stomping) in the crampons. So much fun!
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Rachel_c
May 30, 2024
Highlight of our Iceland trip! - This was our highlight of our Iceland trip! We found the hike quite easy as the weather was sunny and warm, so the conditions were not difficult on the glaciers. Our guide was really knowledgeable and informative which made the tour more interesting! You get to see broad areas of the glaciers which are melting at different stages. Would definitely recommend doing when in Iceland!
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Y6767jxjosephinet
May 29, 2024
Beautiful, unique experience - Amazing experience getting to walk across the glacier and we were fortunate with the weather too. The guides are knowledgeable and engaging. Would have loved to explore more!
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Kirsten_w
May 28, 2024
Amazing glacier hike - Exceptional experience, super knowledgeable and friendly guide; my teenagers i took on this trip with me had a blast. Definitely worth it, active, and memorable, and good to combine with Skogafoss waterfall a 15 min drive away. We stayed in Rekjavik and went up: / back for the day.
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Nhtravlinman
May 24, 2024
Quality Time on a Glacier! - Our group of 15 thoroughly enjoyed our hike to explore part of the Sólheimajökull Glacier. Everything about this excursion was outstanding. This included the booking process, check-in as well as our time on the glacier. We were fortunate to have nice weather during our hike which was an added bonus. It provided us with some stunning views and was educational as well. We were especially impressed by our guide (Matteus) who was very knowledgeable about the glacier, attentive to everyone in terms of keeping the group together and assisting any group members in steep areas, etc. He showed a genuine enthusiasm for what he does and made the overall experience fun for everyone. I certainly recommend this experiance to anyone visiting Iceland!
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Lbslp
May 19, 2024
Awesome glacier hike! - My husband and I took a 2.5 hr glacier hike with a fantastic guide Daniel. We were so lucky that the weather was our friend as although it was cold and crisp it was sunny. Daniel was very safety conscious and provided exceptional instruction to our group throughout the hike. I highly recommend this company and this hike as it was truly one of the highlights of our trip in Iceland so far!
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760marjos
May 17, 2024
An Ice-tastic Adventure! - Wow, what an amazing day on the glacier! The guides were absolute pros, making us feel safe and super adventurous the whole time. I even managed to conquer my fear of heights and try ice climbing—who knew I'd be the next Spider-Man (if Spider-Man wore crampons and carried an ice axe)?
But the real MVP of the trip was Vjerab. That guy has the best stories! Seriously, if storytelling were an Olympic sport, he'd be taking home the gold. From hilarious tales to jaw-dropping legends, he kept us entertained the whole time.
If you're looking for an unforgettable experience with top-notch guides and a side of epic storytelling, this is the adventure for you. Don't miss it!
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Nouhad_i
Apr 13, 2024
The most amazing activity in Iceland - Literally the best activity done in Iceland! Our guide Daniel was super amazing, he helped us overcome our fears from the glacier hike and made us enjoy the experience to the max! Can’t explain how magical it felt to be on top of this glacier and how satisfying the whole hike is! Definitely recommended!!
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Angela_h
Jun 9, 2024
Fun enough - The experience was fun and informative, but not as adventurous as we hoped. It was a very simple walk to the glacier that you could do on your own for free. Then, a fairly brief and easy trek on the first twenty to forty feet of the glacier with many, many stops for talking. If this is what you seek, please proceed. If you want a bit more strenuous and in-depth activity, there are longer, more rigorous options.
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