Private Extreme Encounter w/ ropes on Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Are you ready to go beyond? Only the most experienced guides in Iceland can run these tours. Prepare yourself to get on the edge, literally. You can learn how to abseil down, ice climb and traverse through fixed lines on exposed terrain. Our expert guides will teach you how to use the ropes and the technical gear. This tour can be extremely challenging or easy enough, we will adapt the difficulty according to your level. This remarkable experience will be something you will never forget. While the other tours keep you away from formations such as crevasses and moulins, here it is our aim to go and check them out. In order to achieve this we will use ropes to put you on the edge! These formations can be awe-inspiring and formidable, but our expert guides will ensure your safety and enjoyment. We have great respect for our environment and the history of Iceland. Our guides love sharing their knowledge and stories, so we invite you to join us to make the most of your Iceland trip.5 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Hiking Poles
Use of equipment : Other.
Crampons
Certified Guide
Helmets
Harness
Use of equipment : Other.
Ice axes
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Go beyond, and explore the glacier with no limits on our 4-5 hours long extreme tour.
PRIVATE TOUR - Only you and your close ones!
Only the most experienced certified guides in Iceland can run these tours. Prepare yourself to get on the edge, literally, things you could do include rappelling down, ice climbing, and traversing through fixed lines. Our expert guides will teach you how to use the ropes and the technical gear. This tour can be extremely challenging or easy enough, we will adapt the difficulty according to your level. Since this is a private tour the pace of the hike through the glacier is matched to everybody's abilities and fitness. This remarkable experience will be something you will never forget.
We provide all the safety gear necessary: crampons, harnesses, helmets, ice axes, and hiking poles.
We encourage our guests to bring worn-in hiking boots, gloves, and insulating and waterproof layers. The weather is usually not working in our favor in Iceland, wind and precipitation can be expected some days.
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Activity Locations
Solheimajokull GlacierVik, Iceland
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How to find us an the Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot:
- We are not in the main building.
- Look for the guide in orange jacket with the logo.
- We will have two benches with sheepskin fur on them placed at the back of our vehicle.View Location
End point
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How to find us an the Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot:
- We are not in the main building.
- Look for the guide in orange jacket with the logo.
- We will have two benches with sheepskin fur on them placed at the back of our vehicle.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Reykjavik time to receive 100% refund.
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