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What an amazing video Kärt and Josh!! 😍😍 I enjoyed it so much- super interesting information and such beautiful shots of the landscape!! Just keep them coming! 🙃
Visited here on my last visit to Iceland 🇮🇸 An amazing natural structure ❤️ So sad to hear you much it’s receded in the last 10 years. I really hope that this stops as losing nature like this would be devastating. By the way you guys deserve far more views 👏👏
It's truly incredible to see how far back it's retreated over the last decade. There is hope though, last year it didn't melt so much and we did have a decent winter so hopefully soon it can start advancing once more. I hope to get more views soon too! Fingers crossed!
This was done in early January, ice was very hard during this time. August can still be a great time to hike on the glaciers here, the ice is kinda crunchy and won't be so blue. You can see an example of this in our How to Make Coffee in Iceland video. If you wanna come on a tour with us just check out what we have on offer at www.vividiceland.is
This is really cool! In terms of difficulty level - how would you rate this for a person with avg. level of fitness? Also is end of Feb a good time to do this hike? Thanks!
If you are able to climb a few flights of stairs with no issues then the standard 2-3hr glacier hike will not prove difficult for you. In February you can expect a lot of snow on the glacier so that may be a little more tiring, as you would have to walk through it, but other than that, winter is my favourite time of the year to explore the glaciers. They are the most beautiful at this time!
Hello, We hope all is well and that you are having a fantastic weekend. We found you via Kara and Nate channel after you leaving them a message we wanted to check you out as we are interested in going to Iceland. We are so glad to have found you. Love your content. it is very informative and very interesting. we have smashed that notification bell. We would love it if you could pay our channel a visit. Stay safe Love and Light Sarah and Glenn
is the glacier far from parking. i want to get some cool drone footage as well but dont really want to walk to the glacier.. hoping the drone will reach !
Not far at all, in fact the walk to the view point is only about 10 minutes. From the view point you will have a clear view of the glacier and a drone should be able to reach it.
@@VividIceland awesome thanks! also if i can ask one more question .. Hows the night driving there. im visiting in april and want to catch sunrise at Dyrholaey .. would the drive from Reyk. to there be difficult at like 2 am ?
@@lmaodarius Really depends on the weather, if it's not windy or rainy or snowy then it should be fine. Roads tend to be empty at this time of the night.
Yes the ice is still melting and cave/arch structures are very unstable and can collapse at any moment. The official caving season here starts usually on October 1, or when it gets cold enough for the ice to stay frozen for longer periods of time.
@@VividIceland thank you for your expertise. What about walking on Solheimajokull glacier? I really wanted to sign up for this walk in Late August or early September (that’s when I will be visitingIceland). Is it also dangerous or not ideal to do this walk?
@@liamlee8422 It can be dangerous on the glacier, which is why we offer guided tours. Get in touch with us on our website if you would like a tour on the glacier: www.vividiceland.is
It's possible to walk to the glacier without a guide, but all hikes on the glacier must be with a guide as the terrain is extremely dangerous. Especially now in the winter, with snow covering most of the lethal areas of the glacier. If you're interested in a guided tour, check out our website www.vividiceland.is for more info!
It's possible to walk to the glacier by yourself and takes about 15-20 minutes on foot from the car park. If you want to go onto the ice itself and walk around on top of the glacier you will need to book a tour with a guide. We offer tours and if you are interested you can get in contact via the email address in the description of the video!
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By using this link, you’ll not only save on your next Icelandic adventure, but you'll also be supporting my channel and helping me bring you more incredible content. Your support means the world to me and helps keep this channel going. Thank you for being a part of this amazing journey!
I have hiked that glacier 3 times, once with a guide and twice self guided and it is absolutely beautiful.
It's a stunning glacier - uniquely Icelandic with the volcanic ash scattered throughout the ice.
Great video. Looking forward to hopefully come back again in the future.
Can´t wait to go back again when the weather calms down!
What an amazing video Kärt and Josh!! 😍😍 I enjoyed it so much- super interesting information and such beautiful shots of the landscape!! Just keep them coming! 🙃
Great video guys! Well done! Thank you for showing us the beauty of this glacier :). I hope there are more videos like this coming ;)
Spectacular and serene 🤩
Great job Josh and Kärt 👏
Look forward to seeing more about this beautiful part of the world 😍
Fantastic photography! Well done you two. A very professional and impressive vlog. Looking forward to the next video. 👋
YES!
Glad you like it! :)
Nice shots, as usual
Thanks again! Glad to hear it :)
great video, very beautiful
Thank you very much!
Visited here on my last visit to Iceland 🇮🇸 An amazing natural structure ❤️ So sad to hear you much it’s receded in the last 10 years. I really hope that this stops as losing nature like this would be devastating. By the way you guys deserve far more views 👏👏
It's truly incredible to see how far back it's retreated over the last decade. There is hope though, last year it didn't melt so much and we did have a decent winter so hopefully soon it can start advancing once more.
I hope to get more views soon too! Fingers crossed!
Great video, going there on October.
Great! Make sure you book with Arcanum or Icelandic Mountain Guides for a great tour - you might even meet us!
@@VividIceland hey guys, what's the deal with the sand/ ash storms? Should I get insurance or it doesn't happen too often? Thank you
Went to Iceland for 4 days back in October 2019 and walked up this glacier, wish I could go back 😞
Come back soon!
Fantastic video work and documentary, and fantastic work you are doing. Thank you ;-)
Many thanks! We hope to keep up the good work into the future :)
went there
Beautiful 🌟✨
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing video! What month did you do the hike? I am thinking of doing it in August but worried the ice would be too slushy to hike on
This was done in early January, ice was very hard during this time. August can still be a great time to hike on the glaciers here, the ice is kinda crunchy and won't be so blue. You can see an example of this in our How to Make Coffee in Iceland video.
If you wanna come on a tour with us just check out what we have on offer at www.vividiceland.is
This is really cool! In terms of difficulty level - how would you rate this for a person with avg. level of fitness? Also is end of Feb a good time to do this hike? Thanks!
If you are able to climb a few flights of stairs with no issues then the standard 2-3hr glacier hike will not prove difficult for you.
In February you can expect a lot of snow on the glacier so that may be a little more tiring, as you would have to walk through it, but other than that, winter is my favourite time of the year to explore the glaciers. They are the most beautiful at this time!
Hello, We hope all is well and that you are having a fantastic weekend.
We found you via Kara and Nate channel after you leaving them a message we wanted to check you out as we are interested in going to Iceland.
We are so glad to have found you. Love your content. it is very informative and very interesting.
we have smashed that notification bell.
We would love it if you could pay our channel a visit. Stay safe Love and Light Sarah and Glenn
Thanks for coming! Best wishes to you both!
is the glacier far from parking. i want to get some cool drone footage as well but dont really want to walk to the glacier.. hoping the drone will reach !
Not far at all, in fact the walk to the view point is only about 10 minutes. From the view point you will have a clear view of the glacier and a drone should be able to reach it.
@@VividIceland awesome thanks! also if i can ask one more question .. Hows the night driving there. im visiting in april and want to catch sunrise at Dyrholaey .. would the drive from Reyk. to there be difficult at like 2 am ?
@@lmaodarius Really depends on the weather, if it's not windy or rainy or snowy then it should be fine. Roads tend to be empty at this time of the night.
Is it dangerous to visit glaciers and ice cave in August? I assume they’re melting and unstable ?
Yes the ice is still melting and cave/arch structures are very unstable and can collapse at any moment. The official caving season here starts usually on October 1, or when it gets cold enough for the ice to stay frozen for longer periods of time.
@@VividIceland thank you for your expertise. What about walking on Solheimajokull glacier? I really wanted to sign up for this walk in Late August or early September (that’s when I will be visitingIceland). Is it also dangerous or not ideal to do this walk?
@@liamlee8422 It can be dangerous on the glacier, which is why we offer guided tours.
Get in touch with us on our website if you would like a tour on the glacier:
www.vividiceland.is
Can i fly a drone in sólheimajökull?
Yes it is allowed, just be aware of where you are flying as I've seen people lose their drones in the valley.
can we do it with out a guide ?
It's possible to walk to the glacier without a guide, but all hikes on the glacier must be with a guide as the terrain is extremely dangerous. Especially now in the winter, with snow covering most of the lethal areas of the glacier.
If you're interested in a guided tour, check out our website www.vividiceland.is for more info!
Bro can we do this on our own?...or a paid tour is needed?
It's possible to walk to the glacier by yourself and takes about 15-20 minutes on foot from the car park. If you want to go onto the ice itself and walk around on top of the glacier you will need to book a tour with a guide. We offer tours and if you are interested you can get in contact via the email address in the description of the video!