Ice Guardians: Pioneering canyoning adventures in the land of fire and ice

If you want to avoid the crowds, join Ice Guardians for personal tours in the untouched wilderness of Iceland. This team of knowledgeable guides offers immersive experiences for true explorers. Get ready for some unforgettable outdoor adventures.

Founded by internationally experienced guides Kish and Rich, Ice Guardians offers personalised tours in and around Vatnajökull National Park – one of Iceland’s three UNESCO World Heritage sites – guided by the mantra: explore, learn, and experience.

Ice Guardians has introduced true canyoning to Iceland. “Canyoning is certainly a new-ish sport in Iceland. In fact, we didn’t just introduce it here, we are also the one and only commercial canyoning operator in the country,” says Rich.

A popular sport in the European Alps, as well as the UK, USA, South Africa and Oceania, it is well-established around the world, and many adventurers have already visited Iceland to descend a canyon. “Canyoning is a sport that uses a variety of techniques, some involving technical ropework, to descend a canyon,” Rich explains. “We operate in our backyard surrounded by the glaciers and mountains of Vatnajökull National Park, an area we know inside out. This is quite different from some busy canyoning locations elsewhere in the world. Here, you will experience solitude and untouched nature.”

Personalised tours, with expert guides

Canyoning is offered during summer up until mid-September, depending on weather conditions. Ice Guardians has plenty of other adventures in store as well, such as glacier hikes, ice cave tours, and ice climbing.

During the tours, both experienced people and beginners can take part. You need to be reasonably fit, have some kind of previous outdoors experience and, importantly, an adventurous spirit. The guides make sure that everyone is properly briefed and equipped, and provide a detailed conditions report beforehand to make sure that everyone knows what to expect.

Originally from New Zealand, Rich has many years of experience working as a senior guide there. “With Ice Guardians, we want to offer tours that we actually enjoy going on ourselves, away from the crowds,” he says. “Our philosophy is that of understanding our environment around us, in order to appreciate and protect it. All whilst having quality adventurous experiences.”

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