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Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour

About this experience

Our company prides itself on providing unique and intimate experiences for our clients, and this tour is no exception. We limit our group size to a maximum of four people to ensure that you get the most out of your private adventure.
We believe that safety is paramount, and we provide top-class equipment to make sure that you feel comfortable and secure throughout your journey. Our qualified guide is not only an expert in glacier safety but also has extensive knowledge of the area and can provide you with fascinating insights into the glacier's history and geology.
You'll have the opportunity to hike to the plateau and climb vertical wall, moulin or crevasse.
The Sólheimajökull glacier is a stunning destination, with its blue ice caves, crevasses, and otherworldly landscapes.
Our Glacier Adventure tour offers you the chance to experience the beauty of this glacier up close and personal.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Helmets, Crampons, Harnesses and Ice Axes

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to reach the Glacier
  • Parking fee - once at the parking lot you can pay for your vehicle online: parka.is 750isk-1000isk

Itinerary and highlights

Once you’ll meet with your guide, you’ll be introduced to the activity you’ll experience shortly after.
After checking in your guide will inspect all your boots, if they don’t match our safety standard for ice climbing, you’ll be asked to rent climbing boots at a nearby company (without proper boots, you won’t be able to climb!).
Then it’s gear up time. You’ll be shown how to wear harness, helmet and how to walk safely holding ice axes and crampons.
From the parking lot there is a 20 minutes walk to the front of the glacier where you’ll be introduced to crampons, how to wear them and how to walk.
Then it’s glacier time!!
Following a straight single line you’ll follow your guide through the terminal area of the glacier until the plateau, where your guide will find the best climbing spot according to the group fitness and experience.
Here you’ll spend most of the glacier experience, climbing on a moulin or the wall of a crevasse.
Once the group is satisfied with the climbing experience your guide will walk you back to the starting point where he’ll collect all the gear and check you out, after an amazing glacier adventure.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • You'll meet your guide at the parking lot by the Glacier.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Iceland Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 10–12; Adult tickets: age 13+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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