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<ul><li>Warm clothes (first layer)</li><li>Waterproof clothing (second layer)</li><li>Gloves (necessary to protect your hands)</li><li>Hat</li></ul>

The experience typically lasts around 3 to 4 hours, including both the glacier hike and ice climbing session.

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No prior experience is necessary. The tour is suitable for beginners and intermediate climbers. Your guide will provide full instructions and ensure your safety throughout the adventure.

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Wear warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots. Layers are recommended, as weather conditions can change rapidly on the glacier. All climbing and glacier equipment (crampons, helmets, harnesses) will be provided.

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Transportation is not always included unless specified in your booking. Be sure to confirm whether transportation from Reykjavik or other areas is part of your tour package.

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This is a comprehensive glacier tour, where you’ll learn about these massive natural phenomena from your guide and be provided with all the necessary equipment to get some exercise in full comfort and safety. You will also learn the basics of ice climbing and climb the vertical crevasse walls of Sólheimajökull glacier. You’ll meet your guide in the Sólheimajökull parking lot and then make your way to the ice itself, a brisk 30-minute walk to get the blood flowing. (The glacier was once closer to the lot, but warming weather and the glacier’s own movement has caused it to recede into the distance.) Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, one of the biggest glaciers in Europe.Once you reach the ice, you’ll be given plenty of time to marvel at the eerie silence and feeling of isolation, as if you and your fellow hikers are alone in a vast, empty world of ice and snow. You’ll view millennia-old blue ice, created when oxygen bubbles are trapped in the snow and compressed into ice by the enormous weight of the glacier pressing down upon it. You’ll be able to gaze deep into a glacier moulin, a vertical shaft like a well, which can go all the way to the bottom of the glacier.The guide will set up a climbing rope and you will learn how to ascend a vertical wall using ice axes and crampons. What’s down there? The ice cap sits on top of the mighty Katla volcano, one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Iceland. On a clear day, you may also be able to see Eyjafjallajökull, another glacier to the east which famously brought European air traffic to a halt in 2010 when its eruption filled the sky with fire and ash. Never been on a glacier walk before? Never used crampons or ice ax? No worries! Experienced guides will teach you all you need to know and have you walking safely on the glacier in no time. Safety equipment and briefings are provided before each tour. Nature is best experienced free of worries! Meeting Point:The meeting point is at thebus marked Troll Expeditions; in the parking lot of Solheimajokull where your glacier guides will meet you. You can look up Troll Expeditions Solheimajokull; on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving directions. Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, Sólheimajökulsvegur, Ísland

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<ul>
	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>Embark on a thrilling glacier hike and ice climbing adventure on the S&oacute;lheimaj&ouml;kull Glacier</li>
	<li>Experience the raw beauty of Iceland&rsquo;s glaciers up close, exploring ice formations, crevasses, and towering ice walls</li>
	<li>Challenge yourself with an ice climbing session, led by experienced guides who ensure safety and provide all necessary equipment</li>
	<li>Learn about the history and geology of the glacier from your knowledgeable guide</li>
	<li>Ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers wanting to explore Iceland&rsquo;s unique icy landscapes</li>
	<li>Guided glacier hike and ice climbing experience on S&oacute;lheimaj&ouml;kull</li>
	<li>All necessary glacier equipment, including crampons, ice axes, helmets, and harnesses</li>
	<li>Professional and certified glacier guide</li>
	<li>Safety briefing and full climbing instructions</li>
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This tour is suitable for both single travelers and familiesThe minimum age for participation is 8 yearsJeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once denim gets wet it spreads moisture and takes a long time to dry, leaving the wearer coldVouchers on smartphones or tablets are accepted. Printed vouchers are also accepted.

Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Hike

The meeting point is at thebus marked Troll Expeditions; in the parking lot of Solheimajokull where your glacier guides will meet you. You can look up Troll Expeditions Solheimajokull; on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving directions.

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