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 guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.
Sólheimajökull meeting point
Meet the guide at Sólheimajökull and check in for this self-drive activity.
Equipment and safety briefing
The certified guide fits the group with glacier equipment and explains movement, hazards and the day’s route.
Glacier hike
Hike on the glacier with a certified guide and learn how to use the supplied equipment safely.
Supervised ice climbing
Learn basic climbing technique and make supervised ascents using crampons, harness, rope and ice axes.
Return to the meeting point
Leave the ice and walk back to the original 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.
Good to know
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.
About the operator
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.
