Iceland · Ziplining

The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventure

4 Hours Round trip from IS Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier
02 Zip line experience across the glacial landscape
03 See moulins and other striking glacier formations
04 Small-group tour with a certified glacier guide
05 Helmet, harness, and crampons included
06 Easy-to-moderate hike suitable for average fitness
07 Personalized photo package included

Combine two unforgettable Iceland experiences in one adventure: a guided hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier and an exhilarating zip line across the glacial landscape. With crampons on your boots and an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore striking ice formations, deep moulins, and the raw beauty of this ever-changing glacier.

After hiking across the ice, take on the zip line for a thrilling perspective of the glacier and surrounding scenery. This small-group experience is ideal for active travellers looking for a unique mix of geology, adventure, and spectacular views inside Katla GeoPark.

As you hear the crunch below you, you will march forward and follow your guide up the glacier toward the direction of the moulin where you will jump on the zip line.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventure

Hike to the Glacier

Once you arrive at the glacier parking lot, your guide will begin handing out your gear for the tour. This includes crampons, a harness, a helmet with a headlamp, and hiking boots if you rent them. Once everyone has their gear, you will take a 40-minute hike to the edge of the glacier. The hike is relatively easy for most and will have you walking on moderate elevation, yet slightly rocky ground the entire way. We will always go at the pace of our guests so you can take your time and enjoy the walk as your guide leads the way.

Glacier Hike to the Zip Line

Next, you will put your crampons into the ice and make your way onto Sólheimajökull Glacier. Hiking on the ice is a unique feeling and may take some getting used to but by the end of the tour, you won’t want to take your crampons off! As you hear the crunch below you, you will march forward and follow your guide up the glacier toward the direction of the moulin where you will jump on the zip line. Throughout this, your guide will show you different formations on the glacier known as moulins or deep glacial holes. All while admiring the barren landscape around you, you will feel like you are in a different world.

After making your epic jumps on the zip line, you will head back up the slope and off the glacier knowing that you are one of the few who got to experience something so special here in Iceland.

Return to the Sólheimajokull Car Park

You will finish the tour with a hike back to the glacier parking lot and a 30-minute drive back to the Glacier Lagoon where you will say goodbye to your guide and have memories of an amazing day inside of Katla GeoPark.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Certified Glacier Guide and Professional Photographer
Small Group (12 persons max)
Glacier & Zip Line Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons
5 Personalized Photos included (Per Person)

What's Not Included

Sunglasses
Water Bottle
Glacier Clothing – Gloves, Hat, Wind/Rainproof Jacket, and warm layers for freezing conditions (available to hire).
Hiking Boots (boots should have good ankle support) (Available to hire)

Know before you go

This Glacier Zip Line + Hike involves roughly 2 hours of total hiking. The first half of the terrain is very flat yet rocky and is relatively easy for a person of average fitness. The second half is hiking on the glacier which goes up a gradual incline for about 40 minutes. The overall hike is rated as easy with some areas of moderate exercise.
For safety and quality reasons, the zipline requires a minimum of 6 participants to operate. As a result, public group departures do not run daily. We do our best to group participants together on the same departure to ensure the activity can take place.
Private departures, however, are available daily, all year round, and can be scheduled at your convenience.
´No-fly´ Zip Line tickets are for guests who wish to participate in the full tour experience, except go on the Zip Line. ´No-fly´ tickets will have the opportunity to watch their family, loved ones and friends on the Zip Line. They will not have the opportunity to leave the tour early and must stay with the guide.
Photo packages may sometimes take more or less than 14 days to edit. This is just our average turnaround time.
Our Cancellation Policy can be found here. Also, check out our FAQ page if you have further questions!

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