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Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure: Meet at the Glacier
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Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure: Meet at the Glacier

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Discover a Glacier Hike on Solheimajokull Glacier!

Tour type
Day Tour / Activity
Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Pickup service
Yes
Booking in advance
2 days
Availability
September, October
Minimum age
8 years
Guide
Live guide

The experience

About this tour

Step into an otherworldly landscape of ice and ash with our 3-hour guided glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible and striking outlet glaciers. This adventure is perfect for travelers looking for a hands-on glacier experience without the need to travel from Reykjavik—simply meet us at the glacier parking lot, and your journey begins.

After meeting your expert glacier guide on-site, you'll gear up with crampons, a helmet and harness.. Following a short walk to the glacier’s edge, you'll step onto the ice and begin your guided hike into the frozen heart of Sólheimajökull.

As you hike across the glacier's surface, you'll encounter deep crevasses, moulins (ice holes), ridges, and dramatic ice formations. Your guide will explain how glaciers are formed, how they’re changing, and the powerful natural forces that continue to shape them. It’s a fascinating blend of adventure, education, and raw natural beauty.

Get ready for an unforgettable journey across ancient ice. Book your Sólheimajökull glacier hike today and experience Iceland’s frozen wilderness up close!

  • Couples
  • Family Friendly
  • Eco Friendly
  • Group Friendly
  • Outdoor
  • Skip The Line

What the price covers

Included
Certified Glacier GuideGlacier Gear: Crampons, Helmet, Harness
Safety Briefing And InstructionSmall Group Experience For A Personal And Safe Adventure (max 15 Per Guide)
Not included
Food And Drink
Ticket types
  • Adult (13 - 99)
  • Children 8-12

Where it starts

Meeting
Pick up
Pickup
Yes
Location code
Vík (Vík, IS)

Good to know

  • Glaciers Are Natural And Ever Changing And Do Not Always Reflect Photos.
  • We Recommend That You Are Able To Walk 2 Km On Uneven Ground And Can Climb A Set Of Stairs.
  • If Required You Must Provide Your Own Car Seat. Per Icelandic Law: Children Under 135 Cm Must Use A Child Car Seat When Travelling In A Car. Taller Children Are Free To Use Car Seats As Long As The Car Seat Is Intended For Children Of That Height And Weight. Children Under 150 Cm Must Not Sit In Front Of An Active Airbag. For More Information Please See: Https://island.is/en/children-in-cars

Your ticket

Please meet at the parking behind the Ice wear store

Your Guide and the truck are well marked Gravel Travel

The Guide will also call the name on the booking when checking in to the tour.

Type
Day Tour / Activity
Season
September, October
Requests confirmed within
2 days
Live guide
English
Details updated
16 Sep 2026