Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the raw beauty of Iceland’s icy wilderness on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike—a moderately challenging adventure across one of the country’s most stunning glaciers. This tour stands out for its rare opportunity to walk on a living glacier, led by experienced, certified guides who bring the frozen landscape to life through stories of geology, volcanic activity, and climate change. Equipped with crampons, helmets, and ice axes (all provided), you'll safely explore dramatic ice formations, deep crevasses, and vivid blue ridges carved by nature over centuries. The hike is suitable for anyone in good health with a sense of adventure—no prior glacier experience needed. With small group sizes for a more personal experience, this tour combines education, exploration, and breathtaking views in a way that few activities can match. It’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of Iceland’s ever-changing natural wonders.
Inclusions
What's included
- Safety equipment
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
- Glacier gear
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Itinerary
Glacier hike
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 95 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5An incredible experience
An experience not to be missed, walking on the glacier! The staff were very professional but relaxed providing and ensuring our equipment was suitable and comfortable. Felt completely safe and so glad we did this hike. Thoroughly recommend!
5Amazing!
Had a great time. So unique and got beautiful photos. Best to be in shape as you’ll get winded during some parts. But it’s doable! Def. a must do!!
5Good size
Did the 4 hour glacier hike as part of a group of ~12 ppl and had a truly amazing experience and we stays at top of the glacier until after sundown. Our tour guide was Agata whose passion for her job was infectious and created a great atmosphere amongst the group. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the area - it was the highlight of my 10 day visit to the beautiful Iceland.
5Awesome experience
This was the first time I did glacier hike. I worried a bit about my body and the intensity. But it turned out alright. Ourr guide Mr. T was fabulous. He was energetic and knowledgeable about ice and the glacier. He taught us many things about the glacier and I can tell he loves his job. I would recommend yhis activity to all my friends traveliing in iceland.
5Once in a lifetime - glacier hike
Fantastic tour with amazing Agata („lottery win“) thumbs up! Must do tour and one in lifetime opportunity to hike on a glacier with an amazing view and sundowner!
5You Will Love This!
First, ask for Magnus! He was great! We were a small party of 4 and our 4 hour hike turned into a 5 hour hike we were having so much fun. It's beautiful, the climb is fun, and Magnus is a great guide. I would recommend our guide and this company to anyone. Don't miss this if you go to Iceland!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- From the Ring Road (Route 1), turn onto Road 221 (Sólheimajökulsvegur) — it’s clearly marked and located between Skógar and Vík. Drive to the end of Road 221, where you'll find the only building in the area — this is your meeting point. Marked with the Icelandic Mountain Guides logo.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Icelandic Mountain Guides
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hat, gloves and hiking boots
- Check-in with the guide at least 20 minutes before departure
- Hiking Boots and rain gear can be rented on location
How it compares in Vík
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 97 experiences we list in Vík.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 97.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vík
Vík í Mýrdal is a small village on Iceland's south coast beside black sand, sea stacks and puffin cliffs, with a glacier-capped volcano above.
Vík í Mýrdal is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, set on a green slope above a long beach, with a small red-roofed church on the hill. The Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, which covers the Katla volcano, fills the horizon to the north, and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar rise out of the water off the beach.
Top-ranked sights in Vík: Reynisfjara Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.
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