Private Ice Climbing and Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull
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Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Embark on a thrilling private ice climbing and glacier hike adventure on Sólheimajökull in Iceland. Explore stunning glacier formations and learn about the rich history of the area. Book now!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot - Embark on a thrilling four to five-hour journey of hiking and ice climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier.

This exclusive tour guarantees your group or family the undivided attention of a certified glacier guide throughout the excursion. Our seasoned guides will equip you with the necessary gear and provide a comprehensive safety briefing. Once prepared, your group will venture into the glacial valley for approximately 20 minutes to reach the glacier’s brink. The tour’s private nature allows us to tailor the hiking pace to suit the comfort and fitness levels of all participants. Navigating the otherworldly terrain of Sólheimajökull may present a challenge, but with our guides’ assistance, the experience promises to be enjoyable and unforgettable.

We supply all essential safety equipment: crampons, harnesses, helmets, and ice axes.

Participants are advised to bring well-fitted hiking boots, gloves, and layers that offer insulation and water resistance. In Iceland, adverse weather conditions such as wind and rain are common occurrences.

What's Included
  • Certified guide
  • Ropes
  • Crampons
  • Helmets
  • Ice axes
Additional Information

Are you set for a unique journey?

Embark on a thrilling private glacier ice climb on Iceland’s southern shore. Our seasoned guides will navigate you through a three-hour pedestrian exploration of the Sólheimajökull glacier outlet.

This excursion showcases spectacular glacier formations like crevasses and moulins. Their majesty and enormity can overwhelm yet enthral, but our professional guides guarantee a secure and enjoyable experience.

We greatly esteem our surroundings and Iceland’s history. Were you aware that the glacial ice flowing from the Katla volcano’s apex is centuries old, and the glacier’s surrounding region saw its first settlers in the ninth century? Our guides delight in imparting their wisdom and tales, so we warmly welcome you to partake in this enriching experience and maximise your visit to Iceland.

Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökulsvegur
How to find us an the Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot: - We are not in the main building. - Look for the guide in orange jacket with the logo. - We will have two benches with sheepskin fur on them placed at the back of our vehicle.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Z1035yulauras
Mar 14, 2024
Perfect Ice climbing tour! - This Ice climbing tour is a unique experience. Our Guide Lucas was great, he showed us really beautiful places on the glacier and was a great teacher in the ice climbing. We felt really save with him. We would absolutely recomend this tour if you are looking for an great adventure!
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584inmas
Oct 27, 2023
Fully recommend private tour! - My boyfriend and I did the private ice climbing tour with the guide Lucas and we loved it! Lucas is very experienced, very informative, and very helpful! 100% recommended!! We recommend this private tour with Glacier Encounters to everyone who wants to visit the glaciers because you will get a much better experience that with a random big group from other tour companies. We also loved that we could do the tour in Spanish with Lucas
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Johanhs3714jk
Aug 10, 2023
We went to the glacier and hiked around with ropes. We then had the opportunity to climb down in to the glacier. - Really good and easygoing guide who makes you feel comfortable and ready to explore. It's a great way to see the glacier in small teams. Our guide made us feel secure and was always ready to answer questions.
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Theak588
Aug 8, 2023
Really fun! - It was super fun! Really a lifetime experience! I loved how the guide explained a little bit about the glacier as well White we were walking.
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Joglobe66
Aug 1, 2023
What an Great Experience ! - Such an amazing experience! Our guide, Lucas, was very cool with full knowledge about glaciers. This is the perfect tour to discover the glacier, to discover hiking on it with crampons and to experience ice climbing, that was my first time, and I really enjoyed it ! Thanks a lot for this day, that was great !
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Sarathetraveler1
Jul 30, 2023
An amazing adventure on the glacier - Thank you Lucas for this wonderful day I will never foget! :) I wanted to do something special and adventurous on my 30th birthday so I booked this private tour on the glacier with my friend and Lucas as our guide. Lucas is a very passionate and professional guide, with plenty of experience working on the glaciers and he did an excellent job taking us for a hike on the glacier, showing us all the hidden gems of the glacier, he even found a beautiful blue ice cave for us, a cool spot for ice climbing with great views and shared with us the knowledge about the glaciers. I just couldn't wish for a better birthday :) Highly recommend Glacier Encounter to anyone out there looking for a private tailored made experience on the glacier in Iceland.
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E4840ttkarenw
Jul 12, 2023
Jokull is the best! - Our guide Jokull was excellent. He was so fun, informative, and made the whole adventure absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend this activity. A once in a lifetime experience on a glacier for us! Loved it!
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Stvincent18
Jun 19, 2023
WoW ! So fun and safe experience - It was a fun and safe experience to walk on this Glacier with this lovely team lead by Lucas who explain to us everything about ice, mountains ! I do recommend them to anybody who wants to make a first walk on a glacier!!!
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