Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

4.95

324 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

315

Lovely guide and...
Kathryn H,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lovely 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
5.00
This 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
2.00
It 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.
Great time with Sebastian
ivan s,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We went with Sebastian who was friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable about the glacier past and present history. He stopped the kayaks several times and offered to take pictures for us. It was definitely a highlight of our trip and we would recommend Sebastian for any tour he gives.
Glacier Kayaking - So Much Fun
Michael C,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a wonderful experience! Being up close to icebergs with the glacier as a backdrop is incredible. Fernanda is an amazing guide taking extra time to teach while we explored many aspects of the lagoon. She is also a great photographer and make up artist with the lava mud pulled from an iceberg.