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 ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Safety equipment
Experienced and qualified guide
Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
Glacier gear
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Sólheimajökull Base Camp
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.
Return
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Minimum age is 12 years
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Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hat, gloves and hiking boots
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Check-in with the guide at least 20 minutes before departure
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Safety equipment
Experienced and qualified guide
Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
Glacier gear
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Sólheimajökull Base Camp
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.
