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Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tour

By Nordur Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $99 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Step onto the ice and discover the raw beauty of one of Iceland’s most accessible glaciers. Led by a certified glacier guide, this small-group adventure takes you onto the stunning outlet glacier Sólheimajökull, where towering ice formations, deep crevasses, and ever-changing glacier landscapes await.

With professional glacier equipment provided and expert guidance throughout the tour, you’ll learn how to walk safely on the ice while exploring one of Iceland’s most fascinating natural wonders. The small group size ensures a more personal, immersive experience, giving you plenty of time to ask questions, take photos, and truly connect with the glacier.

Perfect for first-time glacier hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, this unforgettable experience combines adventure, education, and breathtaking scenery in one of Iceland’s most unique environments.

Activity location

  • Solheimajokull Glacier
    • Vik, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
    • 221
    • 871, Mýrdalshreppur, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

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Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$98.68 x 1 Adult$98.68
Total
Price is $98.68
Until Sun, May 31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English and Spanish Speaking Guided glacier hike
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Required Safety Equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Helmet, harness, ice axe and crampons
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified glacier guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Conducted in a small group for a more personal experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hiking boots (available to rent at a low cost)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Proper hiking boots are required for this glacier hike to ensure safety and comfort on the ice. The boots must have good ankle support and sturdy soles so that crampons can be securely attached. If you do not have suitable hiking boots, rentals are available on site for €13 per pair. Please note that sneakers, running shoes, or soft footwear are not suitable for glacier hiking. Wearing proper boots is essential for participating in the activity safely.
  • The minimum age is provided as a guideline. Anyone with a minimum shoe size of EU 34 can safely participate in the glacier trek.

Activity itinerary

Solheimajokull Glacier

  • 3h
We will meet in the Solheimajokull parking lot. The driving time from Reykjavik is approximately 2.5 hours. Drive on Route 1 along the south coast, then turn left onto Route 221. After about 5 minutes of driving, you will reach the starting point.

Location

Activity location

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    Solheimajokull Glacier
    • Vik, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
    • 221
    • 871, Mýrdalshreppur, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

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