Sólheimajökull Glacier Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sólheimajökull Glacier. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

• South Coast Day Tour Black Sand Beach & Waterfalls from Reykjavik

• South Coast, Waterfalls and Vik Village from Reykjavik

• Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

• Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

There is no fee to visit Sólheimajökull Glacier, except for a small parking fee. To skip the driving and learn more about the landscape, choose a guided tour. Full-day tours from Reykjavik are available for US$118 and up, while guided glacier hikes are available starting at US$130.

Yes, Sólheimajökull Glacier is worth visiting. Nature enthusiasts travel to this spot on Iceland's south coast for the experience of walking on the glacier's surface and seeing a glacier lagoon. The safe way to get up close to the striking crevasses is by taking a guided hiking tour; several also include stops at waterfalls, black-sand beaches, and other destinations.

Per one customer who booked the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group, "The most amazing experience and views and a must-do activity in Iceland! Our guide Oskar was very knowledgeable and brought us to do multiple activities throughout the glacier. We always felt safe and had a lot of fun. 11/10 would love to come back and try the ice climbing!"

Sólheimajökull Glacier is an extension—also known as an outlet glacier or glacier tongue—of Iceland’s fourth largest glacier, Mýrdalsjökull. Located near the Ring Road on the southern coast of Iceland, it’s one of the closest glaciers to Reykjavik, making it a popular destination for glacier hiking and ice-climbing tours.

You can easily drive to Sólheimajökull Glacier from Reykjavik or Vik by taking the Ring Road (Route 01) until the Sólheimajökulsvegur exit and then taking the unpaved road 221 until you reach the parking lot. Guided tours are a popular way for many visitors to reach and access the glacier.

Yes, you can hike Sólheimajökull Glacier, but only with a guided tour. It is dangerous to be on the glacier without the proper equipment and training, and there have been injuries and deaths on the glacier caused by visitors attempting the climb unprepared. Independent travelers can approach and view the glacier.

Yes, many guided glacier tours are available for Sólheimajökull Glacier. Popular tours include guided glacier hikes and ice climbs, or kayaking the lagoon in the summer. Guided tours typically provide transfers from Reykjavik or other major cities, as well as all necessary equipment, while some visit other South Coast highlights, too.

In order to climb Sólheimajökull Glacier, you must be part of a guided tour. Tours will provide necessary equipment, which includes helmets, harnesses, crampons, ice axes, and ropes for climbing. You should wear warm layers, waterproof clothing, and sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support.

While Sólheimajökull Glacier can be visited year-round, the best time to go depends on what you want to do. If you want to explore an ice cave, you need to visit in the winter, though there is still no guarantee you’ll see one. Visit in the summer or fall to kayak in the lagoon.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Sólheimajökull Glacier. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in South Iceland:

• Golden Circle

• Gullfoss

• Reynisfjara Beach

• Skógafoss

• Seljalandsfoss

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in South Iceland.