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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Tour

    Duration
    4 hours
    Meeting point
    Tröll Sólheimajökull
    Minimum age
    Ages 12+
    Operated by
    Troll.is
    • Maximum 14 guests
    • All year

    Overview

    Hike Sólheimajökull and learn introductory ice-climbing techniques on a guided four-hour tour with glacier boots and technical equipment.

    The guide selects the climbing site and glacier route for current ice, weather and group ability. The minimum age is 12.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    3 stops

    The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.

    1. Start

      Sólheimajökull meeting point

      Meet the guide at Sólheimajökull and check in for this self-drive activity.

    2. Equipment and safety briefing

      The certified guide fits the group with glacier equipment and explains movement, hazards and the day’s route.

    3. Glacier hike

      Hike on the glacier with a certified guide and learn how to use the supplied equipment safely.

    4. Supervised ice climbing

      Learn basic climbing technique and make supervised ascents using crampons, harness, rope and ice axes.

    5. End

      Return to the meeting point

      Leave the ice and walk back to the original meeting point.

    Your tour locationIceland
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    Tröll Sólheimajökull meeting pointSelect a pin to see the place.
    Tour areaTröll Sólheimajökull meeting point

    What's included

    • Experienced glacier guide
    • Harness, ice axes and crampons
    • Glacier boots for ice climbing

    Know before you go

    • Meet at Sólheimajökull.
    • Duration: 4 hours.
    • Minimum age: 12. Activity level: Medium.
    • Maximum group size: 14 guests.
    • Operating season: All year.
    • Bring warm waterproof clothing. Glacier boots are supplied; this medium-level activity requires comfort with hiking and climbing movement.
    • The guide selects the climbing site and glacier route for current ice, weather and group ability.
    • Not included: Reykjavík pickup.
    • Not included: Rental rain jacket and rain trousers.
    • Written cancellation received at least 24 hours before departure is refundable less a 3% card fee; later cancellations are non-refundable.

    Frequently asked

    Where does the tour start?

    Meet at Sólheimajökull. Follow the meeting or pickup instructions on the booking voucher and be ready before the stated time.

    What is the minimum age and activity level?

    The minimum age is 12. The activity level is medium; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.

    What should I bring?

    Bring warm waterproof clothing. Glacier boots are supplied; this medium-level activity requires comfort with hiking and climbing movement.

    Can the itinerary change?

    The guide selects the climbing site and glacier route for current ice, weather and group ability.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    Written cancellation received at least 24 hours before departure is refundable less a 3% card fee; later cancellations are non-refundable.

    Troll.is

    Tröll Expeditions is a Reykjavík-based Icelandic adventure operator founded in 2016. Its team runs day and multi-day tours, glacier hikes and natural ice-cave experiences with professional guides.

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