Top Vik Winter Sports

Explore the Sólheimajökull glacier with the security of a guide with this group hike. Accompanied by a certified glacier guide, set off from the foot and walk across the frozen valley at a beginner-friendly pace. Discover natural ice formations, and more, all while benefiting from your guide’s support to ensure a safe experience.

This is the perfect way to explore Iceland’s incredible scenery and meet the Icelandic horse. Get out in the open air and ride an Icelandic horse from the stables in Vik to a picturesque black sand beach. No need to worry if you’ve never ridden a horse before—this experience is suitable for beginners and goes at a slow and calm pace. Note: riders must be ages 10 and older and cannot weigh more than 220 lbs (100kg).

Explore the Sólheimajökull Glacier, without the pressure of keeping up with a large tour group, with this small-group ice climbing experience. Following a glacier guide and with the climbing gear you need, safely explore crevasses and ridges, with no prior experience needed. Well-suited for traveler looking to get off-the-beaten path during their vacation.

Glacier Hike - Meet up at Sólheimajökull glacier Following up on our best seller “Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach” we now offer you to meet up on location, perfect for people in rental cars. Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland’s 4th largest glacier, awaits, surrounded by some of Iceland’s most majestic volcanoes. Embark on an adventure across this dynamic glacier, a glacier lagoon, and breathtaking landscapes. Meet us at the parking lot, where you’ll don crampons, grab your ice pick and helmet, and step onto the ice. Explore fascinating glacial formations and learn about their creation. Experience the thrill of standing atop a glacier firsthand.

Hiking on a glacier can be difficult to accomplish on your own. Skip the hassle of planning logistics when you book this half-day small-group hiking tour around southern Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier. Follow your hiking guide over the rugged terrain and learn about the glacial formation as you walk. All necessary equipment and safety briefings are provided.

Feel on top of the world on an adrenaline-pumping glacier hike. Starting at base camp beneath Sólheimajökull—part of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, the fourth largest in Iceland—get fully equipped with harness, helmet, crampons, and ice axe. Embark on a moderately challenging hike with a guide who handles safety, route-finding, and glacier hazards, so you can focus on the thrill—exploring ice formations, learning about Iceland’s ice caps, and capturing stunning photos from the best viewpoints.

While many tours in Iceland make pit stops at glaciers, fewer take you over them and close enough to discover their otherworldly features. With this small-group tour, take an easy glacier hike to see ice formations, crevasses, and water cauldrons that you’d miss just stopping for a look.

Explore the stunning Sólheimajökull Glacier on a thrilling hike that includes a visit to a newly discovered blue ice cave. This 3,5-hour guided adventure begins at the Base Camp where you’ll receive all necessary equipment, including crampons and an ice axe. Traverse breathtaking glacier formations and deep crevasses while learning about the glacier’s geology from an expert guide. After marveling at the crystal blue tunnel inside the cave, return across the glacier to the Base Camp, enriched by a unique Icelandic experience. - Glacier hike duration: 4 hours with a moderate difficulty - Minimum age requirement: 10 years - Professional guide with knowledge of glacier geology - All equipment provided, including crampons and ice axes for safety

Go off the beaten path and into an ice cave on this small-group tour. In a Super Jeep, travel to a spectacular ice cave inside Kötlujökull an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, underneath which the mighty volcano Katla is located. All necessary equipment is included.

Who doesn’t love climbing? Especially when given the opportunity to climb on the 4th largest glacier in Iceland. This is an unforgettable adventure that will test your strength skills, as you will be climbing an ice wall on. This activity is ideal for enthusiastic nature-lovers, who would like to explore the Icelandic glaciers to the fullest.

Skip the rush of big group tours and explore one of Iceland’s most dramatic glaciers at your own pace on a small-group guided hike on Sólheimajökull. With all essential technical equipment provided and a guide leading the way, you don’t have to worry about navigating unstable ice or planning a safe route and instead focus on exploring deep crevasses, striking blue ice formations, and volcanic ash layers during this approximately 4-hour adventure.

One surefire way to get away from Iceland's crowds? Get on the water. On this tour, you'll see the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective—from a kayak. After dressing in the included dry suit and learning the basics of kayaking, you'll paddle out behind your guide into the gorgeous lagoon. You'll glide around the icebergs anchored in the water, snap quick photos between paddling, and get to know this wild slice of paradise.

Explore the stunning landscapes of Solheimajokull Glacier on a guided glacier hike and ice climbing experience. This small group adventure, led by an experienced and qualified glacier guide, offers a moderate introduction to ice climbing after an easy glacier walk. Marvel at the unique ice formations, deep crevasses, and the breathtaking scenery of pure white ice and glacial blue hues. Spend about three hours on the ice, equipped with crampons and an ice axe, as you challenge yourself and create lifelong memories in this otherworldly environment. Capture the moment with your camera as you traverse this magnificent glacier.

Get closer to one of Iceland’s mightiest natural wonders than you can on traditional tours on this Sólheimajökull ice-climbing and glacier-walking tour. Harnessed up for safety, climb the vertical crevasse walls of the Sólheimajökull glacier with your guide and admire the spectacular scenery. Follow frozen routes over the mighty glacier, peer down into huge crevasses, and put your ice axes and crampons to good use on the icy terrain.

Leave the large crowds of tourists behind—and enjoy a uniquely active, intrepid way to explore—during this private Sólheimajökull glacier climbing excursion. Your safety is the top priority, so you can feel comfortable using top-class equipment for your security throughout the journey, and relying on the support of a trained guide. Take the opportunity to hike to the plateau, climb vertical walls, explore moulin or crevasse formations, and more.

Discover the stunning icy landscapes of Sólheimajökull on a private guided glacier hike tailored for adventurers of all levels. With a certified glacier guide, explore the breathtaking crevasse fields and unique glacial formations while learning about the glacier's dynamic nature. The hike offers ample opportunities for capturing memorable photos against the spectacular backdrop of this magnificent glacial tongue. Gear up and explore with confidence! All safety gear is included on the tour (helmets, harnesses, crampons and ice axes).