Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This tour offers a rare chance to kayak among icebergs on a glacier lagoon—away from the crowds and deep in Icelandic nature. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a love for quiet, unforgettable landscapes.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be at location 30 minutes before departure
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Bring warm clothing and extra pair of socks
Please note that only one child can be booked per one adult.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Kayak and paddle
Technical equipment
Dry suit
Food and drinks
Warm clothing
What To Expect
Explore the stunning Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon on a peaceful kayaking tour. Meet your expert guide at our Basecamp at Sólheimajökull parking lot, gear up in a dry suit, and learn basic paddling techniques. Using stable sit-on-top kayaks, perfect for beginners, you’ll glide across calm, iceberg-dotted waters. Surrounded by towering blue and white ice formations, enjoy a rare, quiet moment in nature. Follow your guide safely through the lagoon, passing close to the glacier and drifting icebergs while learning about the landscape’s geology and glacial history. After your time on the water, return to shore with a new appreciation for Iceland’s natural beauty. This easy yet active tour includes all gear and expert guidance.
Options
Scheduled departures
Reviews
360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Patient instructor with...
Padma P,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Patient instructor with focus on safety and took many pictures. Duration was just right and saw some great views of glacier. We enjoyed it, thanks!
We were the only two...
Anita R,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were the only two people in the tour. We each had our own kayaks. It was windy but we were able to kayak around some icebergs. The view of the glacier from the water was out of this world!!!!
Lovely guide and...
Kathryn H,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely guide and beautiful activity. We had a great time and learned a lot. Definitely dress warmly.
Peaceful way to experience the glacier and ice bergs up close
Sandra P,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a very peaceful way to see the glacier and ice bergs up close and away from the crowds. I really enjoyed the overall experience and tranquility of it. Our guide Carla Paz was very friendly, informative and easy going - loved having her as our guide!
Beautiful but the guide was a bummer
sternperlman,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
2.00It was beautiful but the guide was very strict and scolded people repeatedly for trying to be helpful and put kayaks in the water, or putting gear on independently, and other stuff. There is a nice way to say things- and she was uptight and borderline rude. It put a damper on the whole experience.
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