Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike: Small Group Experience with Unique Ice Formations and Volcanic Sand
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22 Ratings
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot

Experience the magical Sólheimajökull glacier at your own pace with a small group. Discover unique ice formations, jagged ridges, and the stunning blue-ice and black sand. Join us for an educational and fun hike!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot - Once we all gather at Sólheimajökull parking lot, we will take a 20-min to the spectacular glacier’s tongue where we will do a safety briefing instruction and help you gear up.
    The hike is relatively easy and can be done by almost anybody. We will be exploring the glacier for around two hours. On the top of the…
What's Included
  • Technical glacier equipment provided
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • personal clothing,hiking boots
Additional Information

This is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting Sólheimajökull glacier at your own speed, in an intimate group setting. You’ll have the chance to see and capture extraordinary ice formations, jagged crests, and the striking contrast between blue ice and the black sand remnants of volcanic eruptions. Throughout the hike, you’ll gain…

Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökulsvegur
The 4x4 car will be parked infront of the visitor house and it will be marked with the company name.Also people can give us a call.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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K9740wzcatarinar
Jun 21, 2025
Glaciar hike - Amazing hike, exploring a part of the glaciar. The guide was very careful all the time whilst going through more hard paths.
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T6055avdimitrism
Jun 17, 2025
Hiking on a glacier - a must do - Great experience. Hiking on a glacier is a special experience. Tour guide made it even better. He always made sure we were safe, while trying to give us the best experience. Provided us with all the necessary equipment. Very friendly and pleasant person. 10/10 overall experience
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Sokratism252
Jun 16, 2025
Amazing glacier hike - Vaggelis is an amazing guide, very relaxed but also safety oriented. We did a long hike on the glacier including some climbing with ropes, we saw how an ice screw works and heard interesting facts about the ice and the volcano. Definitely recommend!
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Nikosl291
Jun 15, 2025
Glacier hike - Highlight of our Iceland trip - This was already recommended from a friend, but we were still not prepared for how AMAZING it would end up being. Vaggelis (the guide) really took the extra step to make this super interesting around the glacier and take us to places the other tours didn't go! A person that enjoys what he is doing!
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Michellefd2033da
Jun 14, 2025
Amazing unique experience - We had a terrific glacier hike with Evangelos. We had to reschedule because of the weather (very strong winds and rain) and Hyperborea was very accommodating- choice of refund or reschedule to what was convenient for us. The tour ended up being just the three of us and Evangelos. He was able to completely tailor the hike for us. We saw more than most of the other large groups we passed near the start and end of our hike, and we even did a little “climbing”. Evangelos was very knowledgeable about the glacier and pointed out interesting features and sights. Overall an amazing experience, I fully recommend Hyperborea for guided glacier hikes!
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593natasat
Apr 25, 2025
Unforgettable Glacier Hiking Experience! - Our glacier hike with Hyperborea Tours was hands down the best activity we did during our trip to Iceland! Vangelis was amazing, everything was perfectly organized and we felt safe and excited throughout the whole experience. If you’re visiting Iceland, don’t miss this tour — it made our trip truly unforgettable!
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Kostaskak
Apr 21, 2025
Best glacier hike ever - The tour on the glacier was the best hike we had in Iceland! Having been in other glacier tours in the past in other regions of the world, this is by far the best I have had. Vagelis is a great guide, who always prioritizes safety, but also makes the hike fun and enjoyable! A must do for everyone visiting Iceland
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Stellala5241gc
Apr 20, 2025
A amazing experience! - It was an amazing experience! Vangelis was really a great guide, so fun and experienced! We felt completely safe and learned so much! The best choice!
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_n3329pu
Apr 20, 2025
Best glacier climb experience ever! - It is safe to say that climbing on Solheimajokull Glacier was probably the best experience we had in Iceland! Especially Vaggelis, the owner and tour guy is very fun and inspiring for everyone! We felt totally safe all the time during the hike because Vaggelis is very communicative and a well organised tour guide. It is pretty clear that he loves his work! Solheimajokull glacier is beautiful and has ice caves, big and small cliffs to climb on and a spectacular view. We would highly recommend this tour for everyone! 🏔️🇮🇸
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I4327nsrichardf
Apr 13, 2025
Unforgettable Glacier Adventure with Evangelos – Perfect for Families! - Our glacier hike on Sólheimajökull with Evangelos from Hyperborea Tours was the highlight of our trip to Iceland! It was just our family—my wife, our 11-year-old son, 14-year-old daughter, and me—and Evangelos made the entire experience not only safe and smooth but also incredibly fun and inspiring for all of us. From the moment we met him, Evangelos was warm, knowledgeable, and patient—especially with our kids. He took his time helping everyone get geared up properly, ensuring crampons were secure and safety equipment was in place. His calm and encouraging approach gave our children the confidence to take on parts of the glacier they never imagined they could conquer. The way he connected with them made a huge difference—they weren’t just following instructions, they were learning and truly engaging with the environment. The hike itself was breathtaking. Evangelos shared fascinating insights about the glacier, and Iceland’s unique landscape. He struck the perfect balance between guiding and letting us take in the awe of the ice, cracks, and towering formations. We always felt safe under his watch, even during the more technical sections. We loved how personal the tour felt. Having just the four of us meant the experience was completely tailored to our pace and abilities. Evangelos clearly loves what he does, and his passion was contagious. Highly, highly recommend this experience—and especially Evangelos as your guide—whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a family with kids. He made it unforgettable. Thank you, Evangelos!
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From $212
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).