Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group
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Vik, Iceland
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of a glacier on a guided hike
- Explore Sólheimajökull with a guide, who takes you to easily find ice formations, crevasses, and cauldrons
- Enjoy your guide's undivided attention on a small-group tour
- This tour is offered several times daily, and fits easily into your vacation schedule
What's Included
- Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe and a helmet
- Certified glacier guide
- Coffee & Tea at Basecamp
- Use of toilet facility at Basecamp
- Hiking boots
- Rain gear
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Icelandic Mountain Guides by Icelandia - Sólheimajökull Base Camp871 Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
Please be at location 20 minutes before departure. Meet us at our base at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Driving time from Reykjavík is 2.5 hours. Drive along Road 1 on the South Coast, then take a left turn on Road 221. After ca. 5 minute drive, you will reach the starting point.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Prior to the tour’s departure time, make your way to the meeting point at Sólheimajökull Base Camp to meet your glacier guide and small group of fellow hikers. Get fitted with your provided climbing harness, crampons, and ice axe and get ready to head up to the Sólheimajökull outlet glacier.
After an introductory explanation on how to use your equipment and walk safely on a glacier, make your way up the shimmering glacier, walking through a frozen wonderland of blue ice, glacial formations, and deep crevasses. Take advantage of plenty of breaks for photos, insights into glacial geology, and the opportunity to drink pure glacier water before heading back down.
After an introductory explanation on how to use your equipment and walk safely on a glacier, make your way up the shimmering glacier, walking through a frozen wonderland of blue ice, glacial formations, and deep crevasses. Take advantage of plenty of breaks for photos, insights into glacial geology, and the opportunity to drink pure glacier water before heading back down.
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Solheimajokull Glacier
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
- A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
rachel_l
The most amazing experience and views and a must-do activity in Iceland! Our guide Oskar was very knowledgable 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!
Reviews
4.9
based on 831 reviews
Shelley_R, Mar 2026
Everything about this hike was fantastic! Our guide, Heini, was knowledgeable, friendly, and an interesting person to talk to. I would definitely recommend this activity!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are so happy to hear that your hike with Heini was fantastic! It’s great that his knowledge and friendly personality made the experience so enjoyable. We hope you’ll return for more memorable tours in Iceland!
Kind regards, Sesili
Jessica_K, Mar 2026
My flight was delayed due to weather. Attempted to contact the tour through the only means provided, no phone number given through booking confirmation. Messaged two hours prior to tour start communicating that my group would be 15 minutes late. Asked whether we should complete the 2 1/2 hour drive to the meeting spot, or if it would be too late to join the excursion. No response. Got to the meeting location and was told that everybody had checked in so the tour left. Giving the guide the benefit of the doubt that we were counted as present when we definitely were not, but very disappointed that there was no communication and no refund given. Even partial refund would have been appreciated and understood. We were given nothing, not even a sorry for leaving without you and having no communication. Don’t book this tour unless you are absolutely sure 100% there will be no delays in your travel. They will leave without you and they will not refund you for this expensive tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are very sorry to hear about the difficulties with your tour due to flight delays and lack of communication. We completely understand your frustration. Please feel free to reach out directly at info@icelandia.is
so we can address your experience personally and see how we might assist. We truly value your feedback and hope to provide a better experience in the future.
Kind regards, Sesili
Aaron_G, Dec 2025
Great experience, awesome guide named Sam. My family and I had a great time in our small group of about 12 (6 were our family). Our guide told us about the history of the glacier and the area. He took time to share safety tips and ensured that we were safe the entire time. The company’s equipment was great, we rented boots from them as well. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Aaron,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such a great experience and enjoyed the small-group setting.
It’s fantastic to know that Sam made the tour both informative and safe, sharing the glacier’s history while ensuring everyone felt comfortable and well looked after throughout the adventure. We’re also glad our equipment and rental boots met your expectations.
Thank you for the strong recommendation, and we truly hope to welcome you and your family back again for another memorable experience in Iceland.
Best regards,
Rute
Petro_Y, Dec 2025
We very much enjoyed the tour. The small group setting worked really well, as it made the hike safer, easier to manage and kept communications effective. The guide was excellent. She assisted us with our gear, showed great concern for our safety, kept the pace suitable for all members young and old, and provided useful information about the glacier.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that the small-group setting made the hike feel safe, manageable, and enjoyable for everyone. It’s wonderful that your guide took such great care of the group — from helping with gear to setting the right pace and sharing valuable insight about the glacier.
We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad the tour was such a positive part of your trip.
Kind regards,
Sesili
Elizabeth_K, Oct 2025
I was on the fence about doing this (was concerned it would be too strenuous) and I am so glad I did because it was my favorite experience in Iceland. I would say it's not terribly strenuous from a cardiovascular perspective, but walking on the glacier does require some moderate level of balance and agility, so I would stay away if you have any orthopedic issues. Our guide, Heini, was incredible and her enthusiasm was infectious. And we learned a lot as well!
Canagasabapathy_N, Sep 2025
Maria was excellent. Explained different aspects of glacier walking and took the time to enjoy the walk.
stephen_p, Sep 2025
The whole experience was amazing. The views are incredible and our guide Oscar was very good. Would highly recommend
Diane_R, Sep 2025
Eliska (Ellie) tailored our ice climbing and glacier exploration to me as a beginner as well as my experienced partner. She challenged me while giving me complete confidence in her ability to keep me safe. Both of us enjoyed the variety of glacial terrain, We recommend Ellie highly to anyone who has people with varying levels of experience.
Rachel_S, Aug 2025
We loved this! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We felt safe the entire time. The crampons worked magic on the ice. We got to walk into a small ice tunnel/hole, which was definitely a highlight. Glad we went early in the morning - we were the only group out there for a bit, which was super nice. Definitely recommend!
rachel_l, Aug 2025
The most amazing experience and views and a must-do activity in Iceland! Our guide Oskar was very knowledgable 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!
Nazneen_S, Aug 2025
The hike was difficult for me, as I have a desk job and not much physical activity. But my husband was having no issues. Nonetheless it was amazing and totally worth the hike. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Helped take pictures. Showed us cool stuff. Would recommend. No regrets.
Shannon_E, Jul 2025
Sophia, our guide, was great! I felt safe and taken care of. Miraculously, we had beautiful sunny, clear weather and also only our family in our group! We are not sure how that happened, as other groups looked full. Either way, we learned a lot and saw a lot! Really cool to be on the glacier. Tip: Bring sunglasses that wrap around because the wind will blow black dust/ash into your eyes on the walk there. Once you get to the glacier, there is nothing blowing like that but the walk to/from can be dusty!
Andrew_M, Jul 2025
This was one of my favorite activities in Iceland. Our guide, Haynee, was terrific and taught us so much about the glacier. It’s incredible how much the glacier moves, many meters each year.
analia_s, Jul 2025
We had an amazing experience with Anton. Anton was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. Our guide challenged us.
Damu_M, Jun 2025
Absolutely fantastic experience. Evan is the best guide! So friendly, knowledgeable and patient. He was very easy going and experienced which made our experience incredibly fun, safe and memorable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Your feedback has truly touched us, and we are so grateful for your kind words! It means a lot to know that our services left such a positive impact. We can’t wait to welcome you back and continue providing you with excellent service.
Warm regards,
Sesili
Marcia_H, Jun 2025
We booked a glacier hike through Viator and was set up with Icelandic Mountain guides.
Our guide, Woody, was very knowledgeable, informative, and a wonderful tour guide!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are truly grateful to hear that you had such a positive experience with our services. Your satisfaction means the world to us, and we are so thankful for your support. We look forward to welcoming you back and continuing to serve you with care.
Warm regards,
Sesili
Matt_T, Jan 2025
Amazing, guide Dennis was absolutely brilliant and catered for everyone’s needs and abilities, thank-you 👍👍
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Your positive feedback brings a smile to our faces! We are happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us. It was our pleasure to serve you and contribute to a memorable visit. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you again in the future!
Kind regards,
Sesili
Felix_B, Jan 2025
Excellent and very special! Recommend for all ages. The guide is very helpful and caring. Easy hike, but cool!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We are thrilled to hear your fantastic feedback! It’s incredibly rewarding to know that our services made such a great impression on you. We can’t wait for the opportunity to welcome you back and to keep providing the exceptional service you deserve. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement! Sincerely,
Sesili
Antonio_A, Dec 2024
Everything was amazing. our guide was very kind and professional. We full y recomend this experience.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We greatly appreciate your positive review! It brings us immense joy to know that you had a wonderful experience with us. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we are thrilled that we could provide you with a memorable experience. We eagerly anticipate your next visit and look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes,
Sesili
Sinead_C, Nov 2024
Tour guide was very nice and friendly. It was a very unique experience, views were great. Guide seemed very knowledgeable about the area.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are overjoyed to hear that our services made a positive impact on your experience. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and continue delivering the high-quality service you expect. Your support means the world to us!
Warm wishes,
Sesili
Kyle_A, Oct 2024
We absolutely loved this hike. My husband and I found it both scenic and educational. Learning about the Sólheimajökull glacier and experiencing it firsthand was incredible. The hike itself isn’t difficult and they provide crampons, ice axes, and other gear. Our guide, Sofia, was the BEST and we would do it again in a heartbeat.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We sincerely appreciate your kind feedback!
It fills us with joy to know that you enjoyed our services and had a wonderful time. We aim to create memorable experiences for all our guests, and it’s gratifying to know that we achieved that for you. We eagerly await your next visit and look forward to delivering another remarkable experience that will leave you smiling.
Warm regards,
Sesili
Marry_K, Oct 2024
We were able to drink the fresh water from the glacier and see in a giant crevasse. The tour guy had a lot of interesting facts and information to provide. Plus, you get to hike on a glacier!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Your positive feedback brings a smile to our faces! We are happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us. It was our pleasure to serve you and contribute to a memorable visit. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you again in the future!
Kind regards,
Sesili
Weili_S, Oct 2024
It was a great experience for us in a such wonderful day with a nice guide Sam who is very professional that we learned a lot from him. It was a small tour group, my son with me and another lady, only three of us. We had a very nice walk on the glacier. I used an empty bottle to fill a full bottle of glacier water. All of us did the push up type drinking on the glacier.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our services. Our team works hard to ensure that every detail is perfect for our guests, and it is rewarding to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We can't wait to welcome you back and provide you with the same level of excellent service you experienced.
Warm regards,
Sesili
Sean_S, Jul 2024
Very cool, learning experience that everyone should try to do at least once. Our guides were very knowledgeable. Also, we got to stay a little longer on the glacier and step into the entrance of a small crevice/cave, because they offered and luckily everyone on the tour was okay with it.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear traveler,
We are thrilled to hear that you had a very cool and educational experience! It's wonderful that your guides were knowledgeable and that you got the unique opportunity to spend extra time on the glacier, exploring a small crevice/cave. It sounds like an unforgettable adventure. Thank you for sharing your experience and encouraging others to try it.
Happy travels!
Ana
Deborah_E, Jun 2024
About a 10 minute hike to the base of the glacier, and then a route up until standing on the top of it. Was very windy (50 mph gusts) and cold (34 fareheit), but we were equipped with crampons and our guides monitored the situation continuously. Got to see a neat ice cave. 3 hours was the right amount of time - gave us time to get on top of the glacier, but not so long that it all looked the same!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your glacier hike despite the challenging weather conditions. It's great to know that our guides and equipment provided the necessary support and safety. The ice cave sounds like a fascinating highlight! We're glad the 3-hour duration was just right for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Kind regards,
Sesili
Ben_E, Feb 2024
Our guide was brilliant! Very informative and funny. The views were amazing, this is a must do experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear traveler,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our guide brilliant, informative, and funny. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the amazing views and considered the experience a must-do.
Looking forward to having you back for more adventures soon!
Best regards,
Ana
Juliette_K, Dec 2023
Beautiful hike with a small friendly group, great guide and very informative. Definitely recommend .
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful hike with our small, friendly group and found our guide informative. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Best regards,
Ana
Kaitlen_D, Sep 2023
It was a cool experience to be on top of the glacier. Just wish it was longer and more active like advertised and expected. In reality you’re hiking the glacier for maybe 45 minutes- 1 hour but tour guides were nice and informative.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your thoughts with us. We genuinely appreciate your feedback as it plays a crucial role in helping us enhance our services. We regret to learn about your recent experience, and we want you to know that we're committed to making things right. Your comments will serve as valuable insights for us to improve our offerings.
Kind regards,
Anete
Erika_K, Sep 2023
We had the most incredible time with Sophia as our tour guide. Our experience was very intimate -- just Sophia, me and my husband -- as the other group members had to cancel last minute. The views were stunning and drinking glacier water for the first time was an unforgettable experience. Sophia was knowledgeable and excellent at clearly explaining concepts whenever we asked questions. She was patient, kind, and also took great photos for us!
Overall we had a very safe, fun, and educational adventure and were able to go quite far as we did not have other group members to wait for. I would absolutely recommend this experience to others. Thank you Sophia for being the absolute best guide!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing experience with us! We're delighted you
had such a lovely time with Sophia and learned so much! Take care!
Anete
Kate_C, Sep 2023
The guide was great! Loved learning about the history of the ice and the glacier. And drinking the glacier water!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thanks for your honest review! We're glad you had such a wonderful experience and
enjoyed every aspect of it! See you hopefully soon again!
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