Glacier Walks Day Tours Sólheimajökull & Skaftafell
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GLACIER WALKS DAY TOURS SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL & SKAFTAFELL mountainguides.is 2013 -2014 Call +354 587 9999 1 ICELANDIC MOUNTAIN GUIDES GLACIER WALK & HIKING TOURS Welcome Let us tell you a little bit about ourselves, who we are and why we do what we do. Icelandic Mountain Guides is Iceland´s premier outdoor and Adventure Company, now celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Company was established in 1994 by four young environmentally thinking, mountain and outdoor enthusiasts who became pioneers in the way of introducing the wonders of Icelandic nature to travelers from all over the world. We started by offering the original Glacier Walks in Skaftafell and later on Sólheimajökull glacier, Hiking and other adventures soon followed. By offering a wide selection of Glacier Walks all year round they have now become one of the most popular tourism activities in Iceland. Even though NO technical requirements are needed for our glacier walks, safety is a big issue when travelling on glaciers. Therefore all our guides go through a strict training program to make sure you enjoy your adventure in a fun but safe way. From the beginning our aim has been to offer adventures for all. We wish you a a pleasant stay in Iceland and welcome you to experience the wonders of Iceland with us. Make Sure It´s Mountain Guides! Practical information Pre-booking is necessary to guarantee your place Clothing: Bring warm clothing for all our tours. A thick sweater, a waterproof shell, gloves and good hiking shoes may come of good use on all our tours. For those who need, we can provide raincoats and some extra clothing. Hiking shoes can be rented for a small fee (1.000 ISK.), just ask when you book the tour. All specific gear such as crampons and ice axes or other mountaineering equipment is always provided by Icelandic Mountain Guides. Departures: Departures dated in the brochure are guaranteed. Special tours for groups or private tours can be provided at any time up on request. Cancelation policy: Cancellation received more than 24 hours prior to departure are fully refunded. Cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to departure will be charged full price. Security: The Icelandic climate is rough and variable, so is the terrain. We therefore reserve the right to alter and modify our program at any time before or during the trip to assure the safety of our clients and staff. Our well trained guides will do their very best to assure you a safe and pleasant journey. Languages: All Icelandic Mountain Guides day tours are conducted in English. Other languages can be provided upon request for private departures. Disclaimer: Be advised that participation in all activities is entirely at your own risk. Participants must at all times behave in a responsible manner and follow instructions and safety guidelines given by Icelandic Mountain Guides staff. Icelandic Mountain Guides do not accept any responsibility for accidents that are a result of the participant’s negligence, acts of third parties or other natural conditions beyond our control. Awards and Recognitions: The Most Awarded Adventure Tour Company in Iceland ntal ICELANDAIR PIONEER AWARD me aw n a o r ir d v 2 n 0 2006 E 1 2 Ministry for the Environment and For designing and developing Natural Resources Glacier Walks. CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Tel: +354 587 9999 · [email protected] · mountainguides.is Spör ehf. 2 Our Guides Icelandic Mountain Guides is proud to be an award winning as well as a leading company for staff training in Icelandic tourism. We have over 20 years of experience in educating, entertaining and assuring the safety of our guests. This applies to the Greenland Ice cap, the summit of Antarctica and everywhere in between. The pinnacle of our educational program is the 27 days of direct training and exams our glacier guides go through from the time they are hired until they achieve the full requirements for an IMG Mountain Guide. Our award winning training program is based on safety and training standards from New Zealand. In addition to training courses, our guides work over 100 days under direct and indirect supervision and are required to advance to a certain standard in their personal mountaineering. Most of our guides will have completed an eight day Wilderness First Responder first aid course and have received advanced training from working with the elite units of the Icelandic rescue teams. With us you are not only in good hands, we believe you are in the best of hands. See you on the glacier! Ívar F. Finnbogason, Lead guide IMG Mountain Guides Leifur Örn Björgvin Ívar English and German English and French English Sigurður Gunnar Atli Halldór English English and German English Hard Ice Guides, Level 1 and 2 Margrét Stefan Maxime English and Dutch English and French English Rúna Katrín Dana English English English and Czech María Védís Arnar English, Spanish and Danish English, Swedish, Danish and English, German, Slovakian, Norwegian Czech and Polish Jón Yngvi Helgi Hlynur English English and Spanish English 3 Sólheimajökull & Skógar Day Tours Icelandic Mountain Guides offer daily Glacier Walks all year round on Sólheimajökull glacier, an outlet glacier from the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap which is the 4th largest glacier in Iceland. Sólheimajökull is very accessible and it offers the perfect conditions for all kinds of ice-based activities such as glacier walks and ice climbing. If you wish to experience unique icescapes, ridges, deep crevasses and the sensation of glacial ice under your feet, our guided tours offer the perfect opportunity. In summer you can book your glacier tour at the Icelandic Mountain Guides information and sales office in Skógar. There you can also book all kinds of other activities and accommodation in South Iceland. Our phone number in Skógar is: +354 894 2956 In winter please contact: + 354 587 9999 (Reykjavík office). 4 To book now, call: (+354) EASY AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE Glacier Walks and Hiking Tours Departures: All Glacier Walk departures are from the Sólheimajökull parking. We advise you to be there at least 15 min prior to departure. Directions to Sólheimajökull glacier: Driving time: From Reykjavík: 2h30. From Vík: 45 min. From the West (Reykjavík): 6 km after Skógar you turn left (just after the bridge) onto road 221 (gravel road) and then *. From the East (Vík): 3 km after you pass road 222, you turn right (just before the bridge) onto road 221 and then *. *Follow road 221 (gravel road) for 5 km and drive 200m past Sólheimajökull Café to the parking area closer to the glacier. (Expected 20 - 30 min. for this part). GPS point for the Meeting point > Sólheimajökull parking: Café Sólheimajökull > N 63.53295 road Gravel Road no. 221 Road no. W 19.36963 Skógafoss waterfall Skógar Museum 5 km WC Skógar Road no. 1 Reykjavík Bridge Vík 6 km *Return pick up available from Icelandic Mountain Guides information and sales office in Skógar to Sólheimajökull parking from July 1st to August 15th 30 minutes prior to 12.00 and 14.00 departures. 894 2956 or 587 9999 5 FAMILY FRIENDLY Blue Ice Adventure IMG11 DURATION 2 HRS TOTAL ON THE ICE 1H30 LEVEL EASY Easy Glacier Walk on Sólheimajökull On this safe and easy glacier walk you will get a chance to feel a real Icelandic glacier under your feet on the breathtaking Sólheimajökull glacier. The tour focuses on the exploration of water cauldrons, waterways and other ice features of the glacier where you will experience the different shades of glacier ice. Before setting out a glacier guide will teach you how to use the basic glacier equipment, such as crampons and ice axes, which are provided for all glacier tours. This tour is family friendly and suitable for all over the age of 8 years old. Leichte Gletscherwanderung Eine leichte und sichere Wanderung auf weissem und blauem Eis. Erforschung von Wasserkesseln, Bächen und anderen Eisformationen. Wir unterweisen Sie im Gebrauch von Gletcherausrüstung, wie Steigeisen und Pickel. Für jedermann möglich. Marche facile sur le glacier de Sólheimajökull Une marche facile et sans risque sur la glace blanche et bleue. Exploration de chaudrons engorgés d’eau et d’autres formations glaciaires. Nous vous enseignerons l’utilisation du matériel de base pour la marche sur glace avec les crampons et les piolets à glace. Convient à tous les niveaux. Pick up from Skógar at 13.30 available on demand from July 1st IMG11. All year. th to August 15 . Except December 24th, 25th and January 1st. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 15.30* 15.30* 15.30* 15.30* 15.30* 15.30* 15.30* *From March 1st to September30th. Tour Details Meeting point: Sólheimajökull Parking Area (see page 5). Included: Guiding services and glacier gear (crampons, ice axes and safety equipment). Note: Bring warm clothing, rain gear, gloves and good shoes. Minimum age: 8 years. Price children 8 - 15 years: 4.800 ISK. Price adult: 7.500 ISK. 6 To book now, call: (+354) BEST SELLER Sólheimajökull Exploration IMG12 DURATION 3 - 4 HRS TOTAL ON THE ICE 2H30 - 3H30 LEVEL EASY Glacier Walk on Sólheimajökull On this easy glacier walk we get a chance to go further up onto the Sólheimajökull glacier, for a better look at the wonderland of ice sculptures, ridges and deep crevasses that awaits your discovery. While enjoying the glacier and it‘s spectacular surroundings, you will learn more about the behavior of glaciers and their impacts on nature.