Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Add more adventure to your glacier hike! This tour includes optional introductory ice climbing - an exciting chance for beginners and adventurers alike to scale an ice wall with expert guidance.
This is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience. Your guides are not only experienced but specially certified to lead glacier and climbing tours, providing both safety and deep geological insights.
Sólheimajökull is less crowded than Iceland’s more tourist-heavy spots, offering an authentic and immersive glacier experience.
All skill levels are welcome. This tour is designed to be accessible even to those with no climbing or glacier experience.
The tour from Reykjavík incudes sightseeing stops at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. Relax and take in views of the South Coast - we handle the driving.
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
This tour is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory
Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented
Guests must be comfortable walking 3-4 km on uneven terrain
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Experience the thrill of ice climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier in this small-group adventure. Depart from Reykjavík or meet on-site at the glacier parking lot. You'll explore dramatic ice formations and climb frozen walls with the help of a certified glacier guide. Gear is provided, including crampons, ice axes, helmets, and safety lines. After a safety briefing, hike across the glacier’s stunning terrain -featuring crevasses, ridges, and vibrant blue ice- before tackling your own ice climb (optional). No experience needed. Discover the power and beauty of this ever-changing icy world. The tour from Reykjavík includes convenient pick up from select locations, and sightseeing stops at the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss wateralls. Relax and enjoy views of Iceland's famous South Coast.
What‘s Included
Introductory ice-climbing (optional)
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
English-speaking certified glacier guide
Guided Solheimajokull glacier adventure
Reykjavík pickup and drop off - if selected
Skogafoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
From Reykjavík -no car needed!
Transfer + Waterfalls included: Convenient Reykjavík pickup & dropoff with stops at the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls
From Sólheimajökull
Meet on location (no transfer)
Reviews
160 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day ever!
276martynam,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lucas was amazing! Very patient and knowledgeable, he explained everything about the glacier and how to cross it. I love the tour, highly recommend!
Great guide
500klarag,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was awasome and the Guide Lucas was a nice and chill person he did great job
Breathtaking 🫶
Escape10072806274,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredible climb — together with friends, we made our first ascent on a glacier ❤️❤️❤️ We’re truly lost for words when it comes to the views up there. Lukas, thank you so, so much for the way you guided us. Our guide shared amazingly interesting stories and led us through truly beautiful places. Monika from the bus was super friendly and really helpful in choosing the equipment. We recommend them 100%%%
Amazing
Dponitka,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was an Amazing experiance, breathtaking views, it's an absolutly stunning place. Huge thanks to our gide Lukas who kept us safe 🙏 answered to all questions we had and realny take care of us during this trip.
Excellent experience
PauloS3719,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sensational ice climbing experience. Great guide. Everything went well and safely.
Five Stars Glacier Hike + Ice Climbing Adventure (with Steven)
Janna D,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a Sólheimajökull Glacier hike + ice climbing day trip (Blue Ice) in mid-January 2026 as a solo traveller, guided/instructed by Steven. Steven was fantastic - very patient, encouraging, and kind at all times. He went out of his way to ensure the 8 participants enjoyed themselves and had successful climbs on the glacier, whether absolute beginners or not. The hiking between locations was cool too. Such a great full day, including waterfall stops on the way to/from Reykjavik with the transfer bus. I don't remember the driver's name, but Arctic Adventures runs like a well-oiled machine, with different groups doing different activities on the same day. I highly recommend Arctic Adventures overall and hope you get lucky and have Steven as your ice climbing instructor!
Awesome intro, guides very good
Daniel S,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Intro to Ice Climbing, in this experience you get geared up and hike up the glacier tongue to an area to practise Ice climbing. The guides attach a screw into the top of ice wall and belay the rope to keep you secure. Individually you ascend with your crampons on then abseil down, Our experience was with 2 guides Monica and Lucas who were awesome and made it really enjoyable for me and my brother. The guides keep you safe and make it so much fun cos of their enthusiasm. A massive shout out to the tour bus driver from Arctic Adventures, (could not spell your name I remember it began with H), he made regular stops including at gas station to refuel and even pulls over on way back just outside reykjavik for our group to see the starting of the aurora. Such a special tour
Loved our Ice Climbing Adventure!!
B5797CJmeganm,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! Our guides were wonderful, very energetic and funny!! By far the highlight of my trip!
300% recommend
celinepT9624LG,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our driver Guna was wonderful, she kept sharing stories and explanations, very insightful and super nice. Thank you so much Guna. Our guide Michele was nice too, he prepared us well. However, some group members could only do one climb, as the second was not suitable for all levels. I wish easier climbs had been chosen to better match the group’s abilities. The small group size (six people) was ideal, as waiting for everyone to climb can get chilly. We were lucky with dry weather, but I recommend layering up as conditions can change quickly. Overall, a great experience with excellent staff, but some adjustments to the participant's level would make it much better.
My experience was great as i said could have been better
699nilar,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simon was great Hiking and climbing guys could be better on encouraging rather then dissappointed look
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