Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure
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Vik, Iceland
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take an unforgettable walk on pure ice on this guided glacier hike experience on Sólheimajökull in southern Iceland. Accompanied by a professional guide, set off from the foot of Sólheimajökull, a frozen tongue of solid ice, and thrill at the experience of walking across the frozen valley. Put on your crampons and discover natural ice formations, crevasses, shafts, and ridges as you benefit from the professional guide’s knowledge and support to ensure a safe, informative, and unforgettable experience.
- Guided hike experience on Sólheimajökull glacier in south Iceland
- All essential glacier walking equipment supplied
- Put on crampons and explore this beautiful frozen tongue of ice
- Walk around ice sculptures, crevasses, moulins and other natural formations
What's Included
- Small group guarantee
- Expertly guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull Glacier
- Use of glacier gear - Glacier crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe
- Hiking shoes (available to rent)€10.00 per person
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof gear (available to rent)€10.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base)GJHH+R8H, 871 Parking, Iceland
Departure Point: Solheimajokull Parking lot - please look for our yellow school bus Address: GPS 63°31’00.48″N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Solheimajokull Glacier
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory (available to rent for a fee if needed)
- No prior experience is required, however, guests should be prepared to hike ~6km over uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes
- Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
Janet_W
Great hike! You get to experience the glacier up close and personal. It is an easy hike, but still require stamina. We were on the ice for two hours. We had our young teenager with us and we all really enjoyed the hike. The view is amazing. Truly an experience you don’t want to miss. Our guide Francesco was great. Our group wanted a bit more of an adventurous hike and we got it. Highly recommend hiking with Francesco.
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Laura_C, Aug 2026
I wasn't sure what to expect but we had an amazing time. We went in August and really only needed a tshirt with rain gear. Our tour involved about a 4 mile hike, sometimes very steep. I noticed in our group and others that older people and kids struggled quite a bit, I would not really recommend those people join this tour unless they are in great shape as you will hold your group back. We were often stopping to wait for the families with kids to catch up and eventually our guide sent them back because they could not keep up or handle the terrain. I feel our tour was cut short from this, although the guide did her absolute best in handling it. On the glacier is incredible and breathtaking. You don't want to miss this tour, and I wish we could've done an even longer one. Be sure to stop at the Soup Company in Vik afterwards for a warm and comforting lunch if you love soup.
Jade_C, Aug 2026
The trip lasted longer than expected (4.5 hours) and was NOT an easy hike. My group also had ~15 people which i would not consider a small group. I would likely have not signed up for a 4.5 hour moderate difficulty hike. However, the experience was otherwise as advertised.
Lisa_S, Aug 2026
Because of the changing of the Glacier, routes may be changed. Understand this is a moderate hike. The excellent guides will lead you safely through every step, but know your limitations before you start for everyone's safety.
Ashley_M, Aug 2026
Absolutely epic adventure! Our family of five did this hike with Franco as our tour guide and it was the highlight of our Icelandic trip. To hike through a glacier was unreal. Franco was knowledgeable as well as cared about our safety while still allowing us to explore. 10 out of 10.
Kristin_C, Aug 2026
Wow! An epic experience to hike on a glacier! The views and pictures were amazing. Although this activity is moderately strenuous with a 6 km total hike (with hills.) My boys (age 12 and 13) loved the experience, but were very tired after. Steven was our guide and was fun, knowledgeable and focused on safety. I would highly recommend this to any family with teens!
Autumn_H, Aug 2026
Overall, I enjoyed the hike, but I wish I’d known a few things beforehand.
Our 3-hour hike became about 4 hours because glacier melt has changed the route. That’s completely understandable and not something I fault the company for.
The biggest surprise was that it took about 45 minutes before we actually started hiking. Around 60 people met together to get fitted with gear before being split into groups of about 15. So the hike is a small group, but the check-in process is not.
This is a moderate to moderately strenuous hike, not an easy walk. We traversed the side of a mountain before climbing the glacier. If you lack cardiovascular fitness or struggle with steep, uneven terrain, this may not be the hike for you.
Our guide did a great job keeping everyone safe around the glacier’s crevasses, but everyone needs to follow the safety instructions. I had a great time, but I wish I’d been better prepared for the physical demands.
Sarah_E, Aug 2026
Fraser was a great tour guide! He ensured our safety and made sure we were adequately prepared for the hike. He was informative and knowledgeable. The hike was 4 hours and took us through a glacier. In total, we hiked approximately 5 miles. I would recommend this tour!
Christine_H, Aug 2026
The pre-trip communications were timely and informative, the on-site operations were well orchestrated, and the glacier hike itself was breathtaking and informative. Their customer service was excellent from beginning to end. We hiked with our 11 year old and two 14 year old boys, and they were able to complete the moderate glacier hike with some motivation from parents. It was the highlight of our trip.
Joseph_C, Aug 2026
With the water being higher you have to hike a round and up and down the mountain to reach the glacier. It was very hard. Took 4 hours to ground trip. Steven helped everyone to make the hike. He helped everyone deal with the difficult trail and the steepness of the trail.
We would never been able to do it without out Steven.
Nicole_R, Jul 2026
Phenomenal hiking and views. Helpful and encouraging guides. Hike was harder than we expected and we enjoyed it more for that reason. We rented boots——-they were sturdy and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Heidi_D, Jul 2026
Veronica was an AMAZING guide, she was very knowledgeable, personable and full of energy and enthusiasm. She made the hike very fun. We got to see some very cool glacier features and spent a good amount of time on the glacier. Definitely a great excursion and we appreciate the company finding a new way to make it happen with the sudden glacier changes. Five stars for sure!!!
Valentina_P, Jul 2026
Very simple adventure. Small children should be separated from teenager's. For boys 16 years old was shot and very easy walk.
jennifer_b, Jul 2026
Our two families of mine including our children ranging from 15 to 23 thoroughly enjoyed this experience. It was cool to have the experience of hiking on a glacier safely and learning about glaciers, their effect on Iceland and the impact of the climate on the glaciers. Our guide made us feel comfortable, safe and made it fun along the way. We highly recommend this activity to those visiting the southern peninsula.
Eric_A, Jul 2026
Walking on the glacier is an amazing experience. We learned so much and got lots of great pictures. Our guide Anya was perfect. She was funny and inclusive of all ability levels. She was a great teacher and made everyone feel safe and capable. The experience was one of the highlights of our 10 day trip to Iceland.
Amye_K, Jul 2026
Hiking on the glacier was an awesome experience! Finley was a great guide and took care to make sure the paths we took were safe and easy for us to navigate.
Since we had to leave time for getting the gear and navigating to and from the glacier, we were only on the top of the glacier for around an hour. The main reason I gave four stars is because the tour description says it is easy, but we felt it was more moderate difficulty as two 40 year olds.
Rick_A, Jul 2026
This glacier hike was fabulous! Our tour guide, was very well-informed and personable. The hike was not difficult, and the scenery was spectacular. The tour operators made sure that everyone was safe and informed. Highly recommend this hike with Arctic Adventures!
Jamie_B, Jul 2026
The glacier hike was a highlight of our trip. It was a unique experience. Daniel was a wonderful and charming guide!
Kristoffer_M, Jul 2026
Fun, informative and safe experience. What else can I say to get up to 100 characters I don't know i
Melissa_O, Jun 2026
Felt very safe, and our guide Anna was awesome! However half our time was putting on gear. Would've liked more time on the hike.
Michael_F, Jun 2026
Our tour guides were amazing! My wife was a little nervous to do the tour, but ended up having a blast! We may have overlayed though as we were sweating pretty profusely by the end.
Natalie_N, Jun 2026
This was a great experience! Shawn did a great job guiding our tour- good knowledge and information, great wirh the safety info, and then he took us into a little valley/ravine on the glacier which was awesome. The only thing I wanted differently was more time to explore on the actual glacier itself!
Julia_K, Jun 2026
Great experience with Daniel as our guide! I felt safe the whole time & it was so beautiful! My sister was able to do the whole hike at 6 months pregnant with Daniel staying by her side the entire time, so definitely a doable hike. Def recommend!!
Noe_L, May 2026
The guides were incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and made safety a top priority throughout. I'll absolutely be booking with them again on my next visit and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience.
amy, May 2026
Fun and informative. Daniel, our guide, was outstanding. He was extremely friendly and kept everyone safe. I highly recommend him.
Jay_B, May 2026
Very safe and cool experience. The guides were knowledgable, friendly, and got you out on the activity as fast as they could. Did it at the end of May and was still a lot of glacier to see and explore
Amie_B, May 2026
From beginning to end we had a great experience! Our guide, Anna, was knowledgeable and so pleasant. We loved that is was a small group too!
MOLLY_R, May 2026
Our tour guide, Anna, was friendly and very knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend this experience.
jahmillah_D, May 2026
Our guide Lukas Was incredible! He was super organized, professional, fun, and took care to make sure that we were all safe and together at all times. His instructions and information were very clear and we learned a lot from him. It was perfect 10/10 experience. Can’t imagine it being any better. This was one for the record books. Would definitely recommend!
Kameela_S, May 2026
Lucas our guide was absolutely amazing! He was very patient and did an excellent job of ensuring our group stayed together. He was also super funny and made the hike interesting. I highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking of doing it. This was definitely the highlight of our Icelandic adventure.
Cathryn_W, May 2026
Great glacier hike experience! Our guides Anna and Francesco were fabulous. They prioritized our safety and made it a point to meet each one of us!
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