Glacier Hike: Intro to Ice Climbing Adventure
4.7
154 Ratings
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot

Embark on a thrilling small-group adventure on Iceland’s Solheimajokull Glacier. Experience glacier hiking and ice climbing, marvel at the ever-changing landscape, and explore the stunning ice formations and crevasses.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull - Embark on an exhilarating ice climbing adventure on the Sólheimajökull Glacier with a small group. Depart from Reykjavík or meet directly at the glacier’s parking area. Participants will explore striking ice formations and ascend frozen walls under the guidance of a certified glacier expert. All necessary equipment is provided,…
What's Included
  • Introductory ice-climbing (optional)
  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
  • All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
  • English-speaking certified glacier guide
  • Guided Solheimajokull glacier adventure
  • Reykjavík pickup and drop off - if selected
  • Skogafoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Enhance your glacier hike with added adventure! This tour offers optional introductory ice climbing, providing an exhilarating opportunity for both beginners and thrill-seekers to ascend an ice wall under expert supervision.
This is an intimate group adventure, with a maximum of 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more tailored experience. The…

Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökulsvegur
Meet us at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - look for the yellow Arctic Adventures school bus! Sólheimajökull is ~2 hour drive from Reykjavík in good conditions (165 km / 103 miles)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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B5797cjmeganm
Feb 24, 2026
Loved our Ice Climbing Adventure!! - Had a great time! Our guides were wonderful, very energetic and funny!! By far the highlight of my trip!
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699nilar
Feb 5, 2026
My experience was great as i said could have been better - Simon was great Hiking and climbing guys could be better on encouraging rather then dissappointed look
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Mattyho77
Jan 10, 2026
Very happy we selected Arctic Adventures - We did 4 tours in total with Arctic Adventures (ice climbing/glacier hike, snowmobile/ice cave, northern lights, and Silfra snorkeling/lava tube. All of the tours were well organized and professionally operated. The bus transports from Reykjavik were on time, clean and comfortable - with wifi and usb chargers available. The driver for each tour had their unique personality set the tone for the day, some happy and cheerful, others quiet and focused. Upon arrival at the destination we met our tour guide and got ready for the adventure. Each tour we did met different objectives for our trip, high adventure, sightseeing, utter boredom looking (waiting) for auroras, once in a lifetime events (Snorkeling and New Years eve in Reykjavik are very special).
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F1182jvstephaneg
Dec 31, 2025
Amazing experience ! - Thank you Steve, our guide, for this amazing experience ! Ice climbing is truly something to do. We learned a lot, faced an exciting challenge but at the same time felt safe and at ease. If you’re ready to sweat for a rewarding and otherworldly experience, you should definitely do it (especially with Steve 😉) ! Girold family
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Jennifer_p
Dec 30, 2025
Highly Recommend - Had a great day! I feel like today's experience will be hard to beat for other tours. Daniel from Artic Adventures was an amazing tour guide, we had so much fun.
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Michiel_t
Dec 29, 2025
Great experience with professional guide. - We had a wonderful tour across the glacier. Our guide was clearly very experienced and was also good company. He guided us to a beautiful quiet spot to climb. All in all a once in a lifetime experience for anyone that is adventurous.
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Shady_d
Dec 15, 2025
Truly amazing! - Truly amazing experience! Did you know that far less then 1% of individuals experience this in the whole world?!? That’s crazy! The guide is very knowledgeable about how the glaciers have receded in years past, how to keep you safest and also making sure you are comfortable learning the process. As my tour bus driver said though “watch out for snow snakes, they aren’t like normal snakes…they tend to be your buddy Allen who throws a snowball at you.” What a truly great time! Activity level wise not as hard as I thought but you will be hiking a bit along with using your leg muscles, back and arms a bit. You will be sore the next day if you are a wimp like me 😂
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929candaced
Nov 27, 2025
Beautiful, unique experience! - The glacier hike and climb are a workout - especially in winter. The climb was challenging, but fun! The views were amazing! Our guide, Monika, kept us moving and was incredibly encouraging whenever anyone struggled with the climbs. “Moderate” activity level is not “cruise ship moderate” in terms of effort needed. It’s a workout!
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Vana749
Nov 14, 2025
Nice experience - Steve is a really experienced and helpful guide. He explained all the precautions in detail and I felt safe thorough the activity. Most of us are girls with no previous experience before but Steve was patient and prepared routes that were suitable for us. He took really nice pictures for us as well. I did have a great time with him. And I would say glacier climbing it’s something you must try in Iceland.
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Celinept9624lg
Feb 19, 2026
300% recommend - Our driver Guna was wonderful, she kept sharing stories and explanations, very insightful and super nice. Thank you so much Guna. Our guide Michele was nice too, he prepared us well. However, some group members could only do one climb, as the second was not suitable for all levels. I wish easier climbs had been chosen to better match the group’s abilities. The small group size (six people) was ideal, as waiting for everyone to climb can get chilly. We were lucky with dry weather, but I recommend layering up as conditions can change quickly. Overall, a great experience with excellent staff, but some adjustments to the participant's level would make it much better.
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From $198
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).