Friday, 18 May 2012

Glacier guiding Nigardsbreen: Blue Ice Hike
Experience with our mountain guides the giant blue ice world of the Nigardsbreen Glacier near by the Sognefjord on a Glacier hike and learn about the exciting nature of the Jostedalsglacier. The trip is long enough to seek out some of the most impressive areas of the blue ice.

Discover the power of nature and learn how to use crampons and ice akse, visit ice caves, impressive ice towers and deep blue crevasses. Learn all about the formative power of a Glacier. An experience you never will forget!

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This glacier hike is not difficult or physically demanding although the route passes through some more challenging and some steep parts of the glacier.

Date and time: 01.06 - 15.09 at 12:15
01.07 - 25.08 at 10:15
Duration:
 About 3 hrs. on the ice. A total of approx. 4,5 hrs.
Age limit:
 Min. 12 years.
Required:
Take warm, windproof clothing, food and drink with you Clothing must cover the whole body (no shorts or T-shirts).
Participant: Min. 2 pers. per guide. Max. 16 pers. per guide.
Price:
NOK 540.- glacier equipement incl.
Tickets: Purchase at the Glacier Visitor Centre "Breheimsenteret" latest 1 hour before start.
Reservation: Only at the Glacier Visitor Centre. Tel. 00 47 576 83250
Meeting- point:

Meet the guide at the equipment depot (sign GUIDE) at the car park by the glacier lake about 30 minutes before start.

 

As a private hike:

Age limit: Min. 10 years.
Price: 1- 3 Pers.    NOK 2400.- in total.
4-10 Pers.   NOK   670.- per person.
11-16 Pers. NOK   600.- per person.