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4 hour Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull

4.5(19)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 19 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy David The Guide
4 hour Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull

About this activity

Feel like you are on top of the world with this day hike that will get the adrenaline pumping.

Sólheimajökull is part of the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, which is the 4th largest in Iceland. It has a mixture of ash and ice, which gives it a dark color up close. We will hike around, so you can see various crevasses.

This is a meet on location tour, you will meet your guide in the parking lot for gearing up and a safety briefing. This hike is moderately challenging, so we do not recommend for any smaller children and anyone with physical limitations..

The Team at David the Guide is a small family of adventurers, with a passion for sharing our love of Iceland's natural beauty. We appreciate you booking with us, and look forward to meeting you and having an adventure.

What's included

  • ✓Certified Guide
  • ✓Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet

Not included

  • ✕Private transportation
  • ✕Snacks

Meeting and pickup

  • We meet in the parking lot of Sólheimajökull.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suggested for children under 12.
  • If pregnant, we suggest checking with doctor before booking

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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