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Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration
Product code 23924P23
From
From USD 179
Dates
Available from Jul 23, 2025
Start times
9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 12-17, Adult ages 18-88
Options
Glacier Hike Exploration
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
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Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration





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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
Safety equipment
Experienced and qualified guide
Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
Glacier gear
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
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.
End 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.
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hours
Stop 1
Glacier hike
Additional Info
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Minimum age is 12 years
Other
Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hat, gloves and hiking boots
Other
Check-in with the guide at least 20 minutes before departure
Other
Hiking Boots and rain gear can be rented on location
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.8
95 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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