Glacier Hike: Explore Sólheimajökull's 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
  • Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe, and helmet
  • Coffee & Tea at Basecamp
  • Use of toilet facility at Basecamp
What's Not Included
  • Hiking boots
  • Rain gear
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Glacier Discovery stands out as the most sought-after glacier hike, offering an unforgettable opportunity to safely and intimately explore the magnificent Sólheimajökull Glacier, even for beginners. Guided by certified experts, participants will traverse the ice with crampons, gaze into deep crevasses, and admire breathtaking features such as ice…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Umaashn
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour! - We had an amazing time on this tour! Our guide, Maria, was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and was patient and kind with our group for the whole experience. This was the highlight of our trip to Iceland!
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Canagasabapathy_n
Sep 28, 2025
Glacier Walk - Maria was excellent. Explained different aspects of glacier walking and took the time to enjoy the walk.
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Stephen_p
Sep 27, 2025
Fabulous hike well worth it - The whole experience was amazing. The views are incredible and our guide Oscar was very good. Would highly recommend
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Gcamilleri17
Sep 26, 2025
Great Exploration Experience - Óskar did an amazing job guiding us on the glacier. The experience included a variety of things to do and see and was a fully packed session. We were in good hands and can’t thank him enough.
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814julim
Sep 24, 2025
The best time in Iceland - Kayaking through icebergs was the best experience I had in Iceland. Fernanda is such a kind person and the most funny guide. Thanks for the best time!!!
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W363kgannamariap
Sep 24, 2025
Great experience on the top of Solheimajökull - Great experience with Andrés Nói Arnarson!! Nice hiking, even for beginners. We recommended. Thanks Andrés for guiding us so well!!
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Hannah
Sep 24, 2025
A must-do when visiting Iceland! - This was the highlight of our trip to Iceland! Andrés was a lovely and friendly guide and made our adventure even more memorable. He was extremely knowledgeable on the history of the glacier and always put our safety first. He even told us about Icelandic history and culture. He went out of his way and made sure we had an amazing experience and even helped us abseil. You can’t go to Iceland without doing this glacier hike. Thank you Icelandic Mountain Guides and especially Andrés!
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Hannahbg8137ox
Sep 24, 2025
Brilliant experience - Brilliant experience and our guide Bart was very lovely and knowledgeable. Trip was great fun despite some rainy weather!
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Lizardisanerd80
Sep 22, 2025
Excellent honeymoon adventure - Excellent tour. Bart was very informative. Bring a water bottle and get some glacier water at the top! I'm a 45 year old with a knee that needed braced and was able to do the hike
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Young5x
Sep 22, 2025
Great tour guide and beautiful scenery! - We had a great experience touring the glacier with Icelandic Mountain Guides. Our tour guide Jan was super knowledgeable and made it very fun and safe. It was a really great adventure and we learned a lot in 3 hours. Highly recommend! And request Jan if you can, he was terrific!!
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From $115
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).