About this experience
Grab your ice axe and get an epic workout on this once-in-a-lifetime hike across the Sólheimajökull Glacier.
Highlights
- See the ice formations, crevasses, and tunnels up close
- Learn how to climb ice with the help of a certificated glacier guide
- Climb the ice walls of the Sólheimajökull Glacier
What's included
- Certified glacier guide
- Climbing boots
- Glacier equipment (helmet, harness, crampons, ice axe, and ropes)
- Coffee and chocolates
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Defy gravity on an exciting ice climb and hike across the Sólheimajökull Glacier, the outlet glacier that was featured in Chasing Ice, the award-winning documentary about climate change.
Meet your certified guide at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot to collect all the necessary safety equipment. Hike toward the outlet glacier and get ready to face the challenge of the climb. Listen as your guide shows all you need to know to successfully conquer the body of dense ice.
Learn all the basic techniques of ice climbing, and hear about the history and formation of the ever-changing glacier. Follow your guide to the perfect climbing location, and watch as they set up the ice-climbing system before you climb up the icy walls under their safe guidance.
Things to note
- Hiking shoes
- Gloves
- Warm clothing
- Rain gear