Private 3-Hour Glacier Hiking Tour on Solheimajokull | Meet on Location

Experience the unique beauty of Solheimajokull as you hike on contrasting volcanic ashes against the pristine white and blue ice.
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Summary

Tour starts
Sólheimajökull, Iceland
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
English, French
Available
All year
Minimum age
10 years old

Description

Embark on an exclusive adventure by booking this private three-hour glacier hiking tour on Solheimajokull, a mesmerizing glacier outlet from Myrdalsjokull. Escape the crowds and conquer the glacier on this personalized experience, tailor-made for those who seek a unique and intimate encounter with Iceland's natural wonders.

Your journey begins as your knowledgeable private guide meets you directly at the glacier parking lot, prepared to lead you through an unforgettable experience. Upon arriving at the glacier site, the first step involves gearing up – your guide demonstrates how to put on a harness, helps adjust your helmet, and fits crampons to your shoe size, ensuring you're fully equipped for the adventure that lies ahead.

Once geared up, the walk towards the glacier unveils a stunning glacier lake with floating icebergs just minutes away. As you approach, the glacier comes into view a few meters further, marking your ultimate destination. 

Reaching the glacier's edge, your guide provides safety and technique instructions, setting the stage for the best part of the tour – an hour of hiking on the ice. 

Your guide aims to lead you away from other groups, ensuring an intimate experience where you feel like you have the glacier to yourself. As you traverse the glacier's surface, you'll witness the extraordinary contrast between the dark volcanic ashes and the bright white and blue ice.

Marvel over ice walls, deep crevasses, and spectacular formations, and drink the crystal clear water from the fresh streams trickling across the terrain.

Solheimajokull holds a special place in Iceland's geological history, displaying the traces of past eruptions. Streaks of black ash tell the stories of activity at Katla volcano and Eyjafjallajokull, which erupted in 2010, disrupting European air traffic.

Your private guide will share intriguing insights into Iceland's glaciers, explaining their formation and unique features while capturing stunning pictures against the glacier's striking backdrop. You'll learn about the geological wonders that have shaped this icy landscape over centuries.

As this is a private tour, they'll have your full attention if you have any questions.

As the adventure concludes, you walk back to the parking lot, cherishing the memories of an exclusive glacier hiking experience. Don't miss this chance to explore Solheimajokull in a unique and personal way, immersing yourself in the stunning contrasts of Iceland's "Land of Fire and Ice."

Experience the thrill of a glacier hike, where each step is a journey through geological wonders, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Witness the beauty of Iceland's glaciers on this privately guided adventure. Check availability now by selecting a date.

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Included

Use of glacier equipments
Professionnal guide to take you on the glacier

Activities

Glacier Hiking
Hiking

What to bring

Weatherproof clothes
Sturdy shoes (hiking boots are the best)
Water
Beanie & gloves

Good to know

The glacier hike is not particularly strenuous, but you need to be physically able to take a one to two hours hike, at a slow pace.

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