Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavík

Operated by Arctic Adventures

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Duration:13 hours 30 minutes

Travel by:Mini Bus / Car

Difficulty:Moderate

Min. age:14+ years

Hotel pickup:Meet at location

Meeting point:Reykjavík

About this experience

We’ll pick you up from your designated location and begin our journey along Iceland’s stunning South Coast. En route, we stop at two of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls - Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Seljalandsfoss offers the unique chance to walk behind the falling water, so don’t forget your camera for unforgettable photos!

The highlight of the tour is a guided hike on the striking glacial tongue of Sólheimajökull. You’ll meet your certified glacier guide at the Sólheimajökull parking lot, where all necessary equipment (ice axes, crampons, helmets, and safety lines) will be provided.

After a brief safety and gear session, we’ll head onto the glacier. You’ll strap on your crampons and begin the hike across a surreal landscape of ridges, crevasses, and shimmering blue ice. As part of the experience, you’ll also get an introduction to ice climbing and have the chance to try it for yourself on an icy wall under your guide’s supervision.

After this unforgettable adventure, we’ll return to Reykjavík - tired, inspired, and ready for a well-earned rest!

Disclaimer: All adventure and glacier tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

Highlights

Glacier Hike
Ice Climbing
Nature & Scenery
Outdoor Activities
Waterfalls

Places you may visit

What's included

Guided Minibus Transfer
Visit to Skógafoss Waterfall
Visit to Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Certified Glacier Guide
Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier
Safety Equipment: Ice Climbing Gear, Crampons, Walking Axe, Helmet, Harness
Ice Climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier

Good to know

Warm outdoor clothing - we recommend dressing in layers
Headwear & gloves
Waterproof jacket (available to rent)
Waterproof pants (available to rent)
Sturdy hiking boots are mandatory (available to rent)
Reusable water bottle
Lunch & snacks

For the glacier hike:

While the tour is rated as moderate and previous glacier / ice-climbing experience is not required, guests should be prepared to hike up to 8km over uneven glacial terrain with moderate elevation changes.
Please note that sturdy hiking boots are required for this adventure. They are available to rent for 1500 ISK if needed.
In order to attach crampons to the hiking shoes, the minimum shoe size of the participant to join the tour is 35 EU, and the largest shoe size is 50 EU

Meeting point

Reykjavík

REY

Cancellation policy

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Operated by

Arctic Adventures

Questions & answers

How long is the tour?

13 hours 30 minutes

Where does the tour start?

Reykjavík, Reykjavík

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes — hotel pickup is required for this tour.

Is there a minimum age?

Participants must be at least 14 years old.

From

32,990 ISK

per person

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Cancellation policy

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Tour operator

Arctic Adventures