Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Our company prides itself on providing unique and intimate experiences for our clients, and this tour is no exception. We limit our group size to a maximum of four people to ensure that you get the most out of your private adventure.
We believe that safety is paramount, and we provide top-class equipment to make sure that you feel comfortable and secure throughout your journey. Our qualified guide is not only an expert in glacier safety but also has extensive knowledge of the area and can provide you with fascinating insights into the glacier's history and geology.
You'll have the opportunity to hike to the plateau and climb vertical wall, moulin or crevasse.
The Sólheimajökull glacier is a stunning destination, with its blue ice caves, crevasses, and otherworldly landscapes.
Our Glacier Adventure tour offers you the chance to experience the beauty of this glacier up close and personal.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Once you’ll meet with your guide, you’ll be introduced to the activity you’ll experience shortly after. After checking in your guide will inspect all your boots, if they don’t match our safety standard for ice climbing, you’ll be asked to rent climbing boots at a nearby company (without proper boots, you won’t be able to climb!). Then it’s gear up time. You’ll be shown how to wear harness, helmet and how to walk safely holding ice axes and crampons. From the parking lot there is a 20 minutes walk to the front of the glacier where you’ll be introduced to crampons, how to wear them and how to walk. Then it’s glacier time!! Following a straight single line you’ll follow your guide through the terminal area of the glacier until the plateau, where your guide will find the best climbing spot according to the group fitness and experience. Here you’ll spend most of the glacier experience, climbing on a moulin or the wall of a crevasse. Once the group is satisfied with the climbing experience your guide will walk you back to the starting point where he’ll collect all the gear and check you out, after an amazing glacier adventure.
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Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour
What‘s Included
Helmets, Crampons, Harnesses and Ice Axes
Gratuities
Transportation to reach the Glacier
Parking fee - once at the parking lot you can pay for your vehicle online: parka.is 750isk-1000isk
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
88 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ice trekking
L7376ZAalessandrab,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gaia accompanied us on this trek: professional, prepared, and kind!
Experience on the glacier
virginiamY7341FZ,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience on the glacier was truly evocative and interesting! Gaia was a very professional and competent guide, able to engage the participants and convey the love she has for her work. I highly recommend it!
Iceland
723ludovicam,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful experience that I would do again immediately. Gaia was very kind and professional. The part where she explained the various features of the glaciers was very beautiful.
Gaia best guide
Lollo Ori,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00At first I was skeptical about taking an experience on a glacier but Gaia, our Italian guide, made me think otherwise. She was spot on and made us feel safe on the iced surface. The guide instructed us on the story of the glacier, its geology and its black ice. The tour was very interesting and I highly recommend her as a guide
Best experience in Iceland
K9494PAmaurot,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined a glacier tour in Iceland with Valerio as my guide, and it was an amazing experience. He answered all my questions with patience and made me feel safe at all times. His strong focus on safety allowed me to fully enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the glacier without any worries. Highly recommended!
Amazing Experience on the Glacier
S5426XAgrahamg,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible experience! Had an absolutely wonderful time exploring the glacier. Valerio is an excellent guide with years of experience and vast knowledge base of both the natural world and ice climbing expertise. He created an environment where my girlfriend and I felt comfortable to push ourselves and have the best time. Additionally he communicated very well before the adventure, answering all our questions, and responded very quick. He will tailor the adventure to your comfort level, party size and time availability. Will 100% recommend him to anyone visiting Iceland.
Unique experience on the glacier.
davidedK3985FD,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredible experience. The guide Valerio is extremely knowledgeable and very attentive to safety throughout the entire route. Highly recommended.
Best experience in Iceland
174hananm,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the best experience I had in Iceland, Valerio was very clear and explained everything we need to know before this adventure, he was attentive to our wellbeing, he is trustworthy and a pleasant person to talk with while climbing the glacier. I recommend this experience when visiting Iceland, it’s a MUST!
Safe, accurate and amazing experience
laurabT812OC,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was looking for a unique experience during my stay in Iceland and the visit to Solheimajokull glacier was absolutely amazing. Valerio has been accurate, caring and fun. One of my best memory in Iceland. Thank you!
uforgettable experience!
Passport43850030329,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Valerio is amazing! Incredibile tour and uforgettable experience! We have a trekking on the glacier whit him and was the best experience on Iceland
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