Hiking on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier in Sólheimajökull

Organized by Troll Expeditions
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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: English, Icelandic
Minimum age: From 8 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info

Activity description

Explore Europe's 4th largest glacier on a hike to Mýrdalsjökull!

A surprising feature of this glacier is that beneath it lies an active volcano, Katla, one of Iceland's largest, which has been lying half-asleep under the ice since 1918, the date of its last eruption...

When you arrive at the meeting point, you will meet your guide, who will accompany you throughout this activity. He will explain how the excursion works and the safety instructions to be followed. He will lend you the necessary equipment (harness, crampons, helmet, etc.) and then you will set off for your hike on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier at Sólheimajökull.

You will spend around 1? hours on the ice. You will encounter numerous crevasses, deep cracks in the surface of the glacier and vertical shafts in the ice. Your guide will give you a detailed history of the glacier and explain how ice forms on mountain tops!

If what you're looking for is to discover one of the most astonishing natural wonders on Earth while breathing in the fresh Icelandic mountain air, this excursion is perfect for you.

Don't miss this hike on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier in Sólheimajökull!

Offer Description

You will meet your guide at the parking lot at Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot and after a 30-minute hike, you will be at the glacier.

Course of events

- Arrive at the meeting point and meet your guide

- 30-minute walk to the glacier and equipment loan

- Start of the glacier hike

- View of crevasses, ice sculptures and landscapes

- Return to the starting point and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must be in good health.

Minors must have authorization from their parents.

Included
  • Safety equipment (Harness, ice axe, carabiners, crampons)
  • Guide
Excluded
  • Hiking boots ( +1500 ISK)
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothes
  • Hiking boots
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Meeting point
Sólheimajökull glacier parking Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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  • 4.5 / 5

Très bien

  • 4.5 / 5

J'aurais aimé grimper un mur de glace