Small-Group Ice Climbing and Glacier Hiking in Solheimajokull
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12 Ratings
Sólheimajökull
Experience the thrill of ice climbing and glacier hiking in Solheimajokull, Iceland. Our local guides will teach you the basics and tailor the climbs to suit your skill level. Explore crevasses and moulins on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull - Learn how to ice climb and explore the glacier. Easy glacier hike with ice climb on 3 different places on the glacier.
    This will give you the chance to climb a lot over the day.
What's Included
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

If you go to Iceland you have to try out ice climbing on a glacier.
All of our guides are local, professional mountain guides.

We try to find three different areas climb on. We start with an easy ice wall to teach you basic skills to ice climb. Our guides tailor the climbs to suit you.

You don’t have to know anything about climbing or be super fit to do this tour, this is a introduction tour so you don’t have to be afraid to try this out.

What is Ice climbing?
ice climbing is a sport/ activity that let you climb vertical ice walls and explore places you never thought existed.

Our guides will also show you the wonders of the glacier, such as crevasses and moulins.

What is a crevasse and moulins?
crevasse is a crack on the glacier that is created by movement of the glacier.
Moulins are water tunnel that goes vertical in to the glacier.

This is perfect tour to see the glacier and try out some ice climbing with a local guide.

  • Contact us if you have some health issues and we look into it.
Location
Sólheimajökull
Car mark North Ice, next to the hiking trail to the glacier. If you don't find us just give us a call.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Maurica_f
Mar 4, 2024
Perfect Day - Breathtaking views! And our guide was amazing. He was knowledgeable about ice climbing but also Icelandic and Viking history. He was a patient teacher since this was our first time ice climbing. He seemed to catch in quickly to everyone’s ability and was very accommodating.
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Jamiewanders
Aug 29, 2023
Awesome Ice Climbing - Did the ice climbing tour with Bergur and had an awesome time! He was super friendly and informative about everything! It rained at the end, which was the only downfall, bit definitely would do again (and bring rain gear)
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Brian_h
Apr 12, 2023
Amazing time!! - Was absolutely epic would highly recommend it. Our guide was the best!!It must do if you’re ever in Iceland!!
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Todd_y
Mar 10, 2023
Iceland Highlight - We are a couple from the U.S. and had an amazing time with our guide. After a week in Iceland this was a highlight of our trip. We felt very safe while hiking and climbing on the glacier. This is a moderately strenuous activity between the hiking and climbing. It was all very approachable and our guide helped us the entire way through. Not only did we learn a new skill (ice climbing) we learned more about glaciers and the natural resources of Iceland. 10/10 would recommend.
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Rebeca_c
Oct 29, 2022
Pure fear and excitement - Bergus, ( I hope I spelled that correctly) was amazing. I was driven by pure fear and excitement on that glacier. His knowledge on the glacier helped in trusting him. We climbed a 25 ft glacier wall, the repelled the wall. He gave us information on how the glaciers were melting and how it was affecting Iceland. I would highly recommend glacier climbing to anyone that is looking for adventure.
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Rhiannonb815
Oct 22, 2022
I wouldn't book with any other provider for a glacier tour! - North Ice expeditions were an excellent choice for ice climbing and glacier hiking on Solheimajokull. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and safe. We booked on for the two of us and were surprised that their minimum number to run a tour is 2, so when nobody else showed up we basically got a private tour! What a treat. The glacier is amazing to go walking on, you quickly get used to using crampons and then you get to have a go at ice climbing and do as many climbs until you are tired out (trust me it isn't that many before you are exhausted!). I would recommend this to anyone, the extra money compared to some other providers is so you get a very experienced guide (some of the other guides we met on the glacier didn't seem to have a clue or take that much interest in their clients) and more time on the glacier, we were out there for a good 4-5 hours. Bring some sturdy shoes, full waterproofs including waterproof gloves and a hot flask of tea as it can get cold and wet quickly. Thanks North Ice!
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Aleksteichman
Aug 30, 2022
Amazing iceberg hiking and climbing - An excellent experience. Bergur was a wonderful guide and the tour was out of this world. Literately like you were on another planet. Must do in Iceland. We were the only ones on the tour so the overall experience was very personalized.
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Udi_p
Apr 8, 2022
Best tour in our trip !!! - We had great time with Saga from North Ice company. We were alone with her on the glacier and had really exceptional experience. No rush, small group (3), great guide, good vibe and an amazing weather!!! Good job team, keep it up this way.
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Chunwei_h
Mar 16, 2023
Nice experience - Very great tour. Walk for a while on the glacier with the introduction then we start to ice climbing. The climbing time and location are based on everyone’s stamina and will. Very fun and exciting.
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389giulianan
May 16, 2023
No communication or glacier hiking - To my knowledge, the tour guide/North Ice, never showed up. I was in the parking lot for 30 minutes prior to the meeting time and stayed an extra 30 minutes after just in case. I asked multiple companies if they had heard of North Ice and none of them knew of them. I attempted to call, but the number was not operational. No response via messaging on Viator, where I booked. I was refunded, but still extremely disappointed because it was meant to be a final splurge to experience a glacier hike on my last day in Iceland. I still have not heard anything directly from the touring company, only a confirmation of my refund request.
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