Overview
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3 hours
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Feel like you are on top of the world with this day hike that will get the adrenaline pumping.
Sólheimajökull is part of the Mýrdalsjökull Glacier, which is the 4th largest in Iceland. It has a mixture of ash and ice, which gives it a dark color up close. We will hike around, so you can see various crevasses.
This is a meet on location tour, you will meet your guide in the parking lot for gearing up and a safety briefing. This hike is moderately challenging, so we do not recommend for any smaller children and anyone with physical limitations..
The Team at David the Guide is a small family of adventurers, with a passion for sharing our love of Iceland's natural beauty. We appreciate you booking with us, and look forward to meeting you and having an adventure.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not suggested for children under 12.
If pregnant, we suggest checking with doctor before booking
What To Expect
Feel like you are on top of the world with this day hike that will get the adrenaline pumping. Please arrive with hiking boots and gloves. This glacier hiking tour begins when you arrive at the base camp at the foot of Solheimajokull, and is perfect for adventurers due to its accessible slopes, incredible formations, and striking views.Your friendly, expert guide will be waiting to dress you in a harness, helmet, and pair of crampons and equip you with an ice ax. They will then brief you on the equipment and route before beginning .Worry not about the dangers of glacier hiking in Iceland, as your guide knows how to navigate this otherworldly terrain safely. You are also welcome to ask them any questions about the ice caps or life in Iceland, and they can take photos of you and your group at the most picturesque spots. David the Guide started out as one guide wanting to share and give more. With growing demand, the David the Guide team has grown and our team of adventure loving guides will be with you on your tour with us. This is not a single man operation, but a family of guides who believe in the vision David has for the industry.
Options
3 hour Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull
What‘s Included
Certified Guide
Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet
Private transportation
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a great experience that was!
Flyinghanna0526,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re on the fence about doing a glacier hike, def would recommend going for it especially with Sindri. I had a fun small group of people and an amazing guide, who I can’t say enough good things about. Sindri loves his job and his country, it was a treat to have him as our guide who is enthusiastic about Iceland and its lifestyle. Thank you for making this experience more fun and memorable! Oh and if your voucher just says “we will be in the parking lot in a white van next to the meeting point” look for a small white van says David the guide. There was no clear instruction on what to look for in the parking lot and literally every tour vans are white… or just look for the most Icelandic looking guide which would be Sindri. Haha
Incredible Experience and Tour
FeldBum,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing hike and tour. Our guide was incredibly knowlegable and personable. Highly recommend--especially in the summer. Group wasn't too big.
Amazing experience! Highly recommend
Meera V,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I can't recommend this hike enough! You'll be absolutely captivated by the breathtaking views of the Sólheimajökull Glacier. It's a truly wonderful hike, and our guides, Steinar and Susana, made the experience even better with their amazing insights into the area. This one is unmissable!
Breathtaking!!!
saranF1051DX,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael and I had an amazing time with David the Guide’s Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull Shared Experience! Our guide, Elias, was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and was informative throughout the tour. I felt very safe throughout the tour due to Elias’s confidence and awareness of the area . I am so glad we booked this tour because this was definitely one of the coolest experiences that I have ever had traveling. We appreciated that Elias took his time to get perfect glacier photos for us to remember our trip. I would recommend this tour to anyone that is curious about hiking a glacier in Iceland since it was breathtaking and unique! Thank you Elias and David the Guide!
Sólheimajökull glacier hike
866lillianl,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on the 3-hour glacier tour with Elias! He’s a passionate and knowledgeable guide who took great care of everyone and explained the ice in an interactive way. Highly recommend!
The guide never showed up.
Christian F,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We did not get to go on the experience. When we arrived the designated 20 minutes early at the glacier and waited in by the pick up place for our guide he never showed. After waiting for an additional 10 minutes I called the place. They said they moved the trip up due to weather conditions. They said they left us an email at 11:20 and tried to call us. We had already left at 11:00 because it was a 3 hour drive to get to the glacier. The calls they made did not go through because of WiFi connection in the middle of nowhere in Iceland. They offered to maybe give us some money back. It has been over a day and I have heard nothing from the company.
In may it’s pretty warm...
Angela M,May 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00In may it’s pretty warm so don’t over dress and the walk to the glacier is a decent walk but not real difficult
An amazing glacier hiking experience with Kamila
abby l,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kamila was an amazing guide, and this was such a great experience. With a small group, Kamila really tailored our glacier experience. Two days before our hike, she had scoped out the glacier to ensure she identified interesting features and the safest routes to those features. Our only problem was connecting with Kamila. There are so many guide groups at the parking lot, and the "Dave the Guide" van was not easily identifiable.
Superb!
PATRICIA F,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Magdelana and Rick were so accommodating and knowledgeable. Also very friendly. We had a great adventure!
Really good experience for the price
David S,Sep 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an easy set up, and really good guide, Kamila. There was 11 of us, and some were more apt to climb and move then others, so that did put a little of a damper. But we were able to see a lot and have a great experience.
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