Glacier Hiking Excursion at the Sólheimajökull Glacier near Vík

Set out into the wilds of Iceland in search of the famed Aurora Borealis on an exceptional guided tour from Reykjavík!

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From€111
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up
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Practical information

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point near Vík (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)

- Meet your experienced and certified glacier hiking guide

- Safety and itinerary briefing

- Introduction to glacier hiking and glacier hiking equipment

- Receive your helmet, crampons, and ice axe

- Put on your crampons

- The adventure begins!

- Glacier hiking at Sólheimajökull

- Break

- The adventure continues!

- Return to the original departure point near Vík

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please arrive at the meeting point near Vík at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

Wearing hiking boots with good ankle support along with rain gear, warm clothing, and gloves is highly recommended.

This glacier hiking excursion's difficulty level is labelled as 'easy'.

Meeting point:
Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Lot, 221, Vik, 871, Iceland
Spoken languages:English, Spanish
Included
  • Certified Glacier Hiking Guide
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Crampons
  • Ice axe
Excluded
  • Winter clothing
  • Food and beverages
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm and waterproof coat
  • Rain gear
  • Warm layers of clothing
  • Warm underlayers
  • Hiking boots
  • Thick wool socks
  • Hat
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Scarf
  • Sunglasses
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Small backpack