Description
Turn a South Coast sightseeing day into a hands-on glacier adventure with both hiking and a first taste of ice climbing.
Required Reykjavík pickup makes the 13.5-hour day straightforward, while Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss add classic waterfall stops around the main Sólheimajökull experience. A certified guide supplies the equipment and leads the group through ridges, crevasses and a supervised climbing session.
Itinerary
- Required Reykjavík pickup: Join the transfer at the location selected during booking and follow the exact voucher time.
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss: Visit two different South Coast waterfalls, with timing and order adapted to conditions.
- Sólheimajökull equipment briefing: Meet the certified glacier guide and receive crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe and climbing equipment.
- Glacier hike and ice climbing: Explore blue ice, ridges and crevasses before trying a supervised climb on a suitable ice wall.
- Return to Reykjavík: Rejoin the transfer for the journey back after approximately 13.5 hours.
Why choose this tour?
The full-day Reykjavík option in this set that includes both a substantial Sólheimajökull hike and a supervised ice-climbing session, plus Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.
What is included
- Guided minibus transfer from Reykjavík
- Visits to Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
- Certified glacier guide
- Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike
- Supervised ice-climbing introduction
- Crampons, walking axe, helmet, harness and climbing safety equipment
What do I need to bring
- Warm non-cotton layers
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Hat and gloves
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support
- Lunch, snacks and a reusable water bottle
- Neck gaiter or similar wind protection
Good to know
Free Pickup: Select your Reykjavík pickup location during booking. The verified departure started at 08:00; always follow the final pickup time and location on your voucher.
- Minimum age is 14 years.
- The exact TourDesk duration is approximately 13 hours 30 minutes.
- No previous glacier or ice-climbing experience is required, but guests should be prepared for up to 8 km on uneven glacier terrain.
- Minimum shoe size is EU 35 so crampons can be fitted safely.
- Boots and waterproof outerwear can be added as paid rentals.
- All glacier activities involve inherent risk and participants must follow the guide’s instructions and waiver process.
Highlights
- Sólheimajökull glacier hike
- Supervised ice-climbing introduction
- Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
- Required Reykjavík pickup and return transfer
- Complete glacier and climbing equipment included
Blue Ice Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavík – Frequently Asked Questions
It combines required Reykjavík transport, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, a guided Sólheimajökull hike and a supervised ice-climbing introduction in one booking.
The exact TourDesk product is approximately 13 hours 30 minutes, so plan for a full day and bring lunch, snacks and water.
After the hiking and safety briefing, the guide selects a suitable ice wall and supervises an introductory climb with the supplied equipment.
Guests should be comfortable with up to 8 km over uneven glacier terrain. Participants must be at least 14 and have a minimum shoe size of EU 35.
Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss add two distinct waterfall settings to the glacier-focused day, with the order adapted to travel and weather conditions.
Use the Reykjavík pickup location and final time confirmed on your voucher. The glacier car-park time shown in some descriptive source text is not the customer meeting point for this Reykjavík product.
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