- Söluskálinn í Freysnesi - •At the gas station(meeting point) we can use the bathroom & purchase any snacks. You’ll then follow us for a short drive to a car park where you’ll get equipped with safety gear.
•Next, a 20min trail walk to the glacier front where we’ll gear up go and run through safety instructions.
•Once on ice, we’ll walk through easy terrain to get familiar with techniques to progress your skills.
•Once familiar and confident with the equipment and usage, we’ll begin to move through steeper and more adventurous terrain.
•You’ll see your guide at work, fixing anchors, ropes and cutting steps to make your journey through these areas very safe and let you be semi-autonomous.
•We’ll hike to a large ice cave not visited by larger group operators. Here, we’ll descend into the ice cave as far as safe, before returning back.
•Throughout the day you’ll get many opportunities to take photos, learn about the natural history of Vatnajökull, Europe’s most voluminous ice cap. More specifically, topics we love to talk about are geology, glaciology and what it’s future looks like in a world of climate change.
- Experienced Hard Ice Guide kitted with first aid, communications device and rescue hardware
- Helmet, Harness, Crampons, Ice Axe, Headlamp (if required)
- Tea and coffee
- 1-2 days before your hike, we’ll get in touch to give you a weather & expected conditions report
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- If you don’t have solid Mountain Boots, you can rent for only €15/$15/£15 (Waterproof, Warm & Protective)
We specialize in full-day adventurous glacier hikes and ice cave tours, aiming to provide a deeply immersive experience on the ice.
• Our guest-to-guide ratio is the smallest in the industry (4:1).
• A minimum moderate fitness level is required, allowing for more adventurous opportunities.
• As naturalists, we share fascinating facts and stories about the geological forces that shaped this extraordinary part of the world. You’ll also have the chance to get detailed explanations throughout the day for any questions you may have about glaciers and their effects.
• While prior glacier experience is not necessary, this might be the perfect time to push your limits and ‘do more’.
• Be prepared to spend the entire day outdoors in the wilderness, facing wind, rain, snow, and clouds. Experience Icelandic nature at its finest.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
