Glacier Walk: Explore Sólheimajökull's Ice Wonders

Embark on an exhilarating 3-hour glacier hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier in South Iceland. Explore stunning ice formations, crevasses, and water cauldrons for an unforgettable glacial experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Sólheimajökull Base Camp - Embark on an exciting journey at Sólheimajökull Base Camp, where a certified glacier guide will equip you with crampons, a helmet, a harness, and an ice axe. Following a comprehensive safety briefing, enjoy a brief walk to the glacier and step into this breathtaking frozen realm….
What's Included
  • Certified glacier guide
  • Complimentary use of glacier equipment: Harness, crampons, ice axe, and helmet
What's Not Included
  • Hiking boots
  • Rain gear
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This simple, intimate glacier hike provides a unique opportunity to walk on Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible and beautiful glaciers. Guided by certified glacier experts, participants will safely discover impressive crevasses, stunning crystal-blue ice formations, and awe-inspiring glacier scenery. With all necessary equipment supplied…

Location
Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Sólheimajökull Base Camp
Please be at location 20 minutes before departure. Meet us at our base at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Driving time from Reykjavík is 2.5 hours. Drive along Road 1 on the South Coast, then take a left turn on Road 221. After ca. 5 minute drive, you will reach the starting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Shannon_e
Jul 14, 2025
Highly recommend! - Sophia, our guide, was great! I felt safe and taken care of. Miraculously, we had beautiful sunny, clear weather and also only our family in our group! We are not sure how that happened, as other groups looked full. Either way, we learned a lot and saw a lot! Really cool to be on the glacier. Tip: Bring sunglasses that wrap around because the wind will blow black dust/ash into your eyes on the walk there. Once you get to the glacier, there is nothing blowing like that but the walk to/from can be dusty!
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K
Jul 13, 2025
Great hike on the glacier! A must do! - Our guide Andres Noi Arnarson was fantastic! He was informative and funny. I would recommend him to anyone! If I ever get a chance to return I will request him.
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Andrew_m
Jul 9, 2025
Hiking on a glacier! - This was one of my favorite activities in Iceland. Our guide, Haynee, was terrific and taught us so much about the glacier. It’s incredible how much the glacier moves, many meters each year.
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Mariana
Jul 9, 2025
Super exciting experience - Hiking over the glacier was one of the highest moments in our visit to Iceland. I recommend this experience 100 times. Our guide, Christian , was excelent.
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Analia_s
Jul 9, 2025
We had an amazing... - We had an amazing experience with Anton. Anton was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. Our guide challenged us.
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C3704atmk
Jul 7, 2025
Fun day on ice! - Excellent guiding. Engaging and fun and very safe. Really enjoyed the hiking with Gudrun Maria! Beautiful day and Informative.
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Michael
Jul 5, 2025
Exceeded expectations - Excellent, Sophia was great! I would highly recommend this tour, very fun, unique and different. We had a lot of fun and small group which made it even better.
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282mitulg
Jul 5, 2025
Must do experience for the whole family - A must do! This was the highlight of our iceland vacation. The views and experience are breathtaking..walking on a glacier!!! Maria, our guide, was knowledgeable and throughout the hike shared details of how the glacier was formed, how it was changing and the unique features that form as water melts and creates crevasses and canyons.
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D380csfranziskar
Jul 4, 2025
Experience the glacier - Our guide Gudrún María has told you a lot of interesting things about the glacier. She answered our questions competently, we felt very safe with her. It was fun with her!
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Kva3856yz
Jul 4, 2025
Way to go Andres, thank you to a wonderful guide - We had an amazing time! I would recommend this to everyone. Our guide, Andres Noi Arnarsom, was excellent. He had so much knowledge and made our adventure one we will remember, from drinking water straight from the glacier to using a rope to get up close and personal with an ice tunnel. Would recommend this tour especially with Andres!
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From $114
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).