Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Combo Tour

Hike and ice climb Solheimajokull glacier, see Skogafoss waterfall, near Skoga River
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the breathtaking spectacle of the Icelandic glaciers up close and personal with our guided glacier hike.
  • Explore the ancient, scenic crevasses of Solheimajokull glacier, guided by a certified professional and equipped with specialized gear.
  • Try your hand at ice climbing with expert instruction and gear provided, making a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
  • Marvel at the stunning Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, adding to the beauty and wonder of this unmissable tour.
  • Check ice exploration off your bucket list with this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure on the Solheimajokull glacier.
Price: $349.00
Choose Options My Cruise Itinerary
Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Beginner Climbing
Shore Excursion Duration 11 Hours
Activity Level ? Difficult
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? The Cruise Ship Pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing warm outdoor clothing in layers, a waterproof jacket and pants, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and gloves. Sturdy shoes or boots that provide good ankle support are required. Jeans are not recommended. Guests should bring their own backpack with spare clothing and lunch.
Restrictions The minimum age to participate is 14 years old. Guests must be physically fit. Participants are required to sign a waiver before participating on this tour stating they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherent risk.

Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Combo Tour

This odyssey to the famed Icelandic glaciers is simply spectacular. The glacier's 'tongue' extends down to the sandy plains of the southern coast. This remarkable setting is marked by jagged rock formations shaped by the ever-shifting glacier. Book this Reykjavik tour today for an unforgettable breathtaking experience.

A certified professional glacier guide will accompany you on this fun and moderate hike to Solheimajokull glacier. You'll be outfitted with specialized glacier gear: a helmet, climbing harness, crampons, and other essentials for this unique glacier hike.

Once equipped, you'll explore this ancient glacier riddled with scenic crevasses. Its formations, ridges, and sinkholes are absolutely profound.

During the next leg, you'll have the singular opportunity to try your ice climbing skills. Yet again, you'll be specially equipped with ice axes, crampons, and safety lines, then expertly instructed on how to climb the ice. This part of the tour is optional.

Having checked off this ice exploration from your bucket list, stop at the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall, a wonderfully graceful waterfall which drops around 60 meters into the otherwise tranquil pool below. Then you'll be escorted to the wonderful Skogafoss waterfall. Perched along the Skoga River, cresting over the cliffs, this majestic waterfall consistently produces some of the most profound rainbows. Legend has it that the Vikings buried a treasure behind its rushing waters.

With its amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges, Solheimajokull glacier is absolutely an unforgettable site to spend the day. Book your spot on this exciting Iceland tour for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Please Note: Rental gear such as hiking boots, waterproof jackets, and waterproof pants are available to rent for approximately $10 USD each (not included).