Experience with our guide team the giant blue ice world of the NIGARDSBREEN Glacier nearby the Sognefjord 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 landscape.
This glacier hike is more demanding than the Short Blue Ice Hike. The route passes through some more challenging and steeper parts of the glacier and as a reward you get a great view of the snow covered Jostedalsbreen and the upper part of Nigardsbreen.
Discover the power of nature and learn how to use crampons and ice axe, 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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Facts:
01.06 - 15.09 at 11:15
Departure at 11:45
1.7 - 25.8 at 9:45
Departure at 10:15
Nigardsbreen car park at the equipment depot (sign GUIDE) next to the toilets.
Totally 4,5 - 5 hours, on ice about 2,5 hours.
The total time is calculated as follow:
Boat transport: 15 min. x 2 (no waiting for the boat incl.)
Walking to and from the glacier: 30-45 min. x 2
Equip/roping up and instruction: approx. 30 min.
The route on the ice is partly steep and can be some exposed on some spots.
Age limit: Min. 12 years.
Warm, wind- and watherproof clothing, sunglasses, lunch package and solid shoes (trekking boots or sport shoes). The clothing must cover the whole body (no shorts or Skirts without leggings). More advices about equipment
Min. 2 og max. 16 pers. per guide.
NOK 680.- incl. glacier equipment and the exhibition at Breheimsenteret.
Purchase online or if spaces left at the Glacier Visitor Centre latest 1 hour before start or directly of your glacier guide (payment cash only in NOK).
As PRIVAt hike:
1-3 pers. NOK 3500.- totally.
4-10 pers. NOK 900.-/pers.
11-16 pers. NOK 810.-/pers.
Upon request. At a start time between 09:30-13:00 the transportation with the glacier boat t/r is included in the price. Otherwise you have to walk by foot from the Nigardsbreen glacier and back to the car park. Duration about 1,5 hour (each way).
All private hikes must be booked and paid in advance.
Booking and Request.