Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Adventure (Easy)

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This is a must-try chance to walk on one of Iceland's remarkable glaciers and feel the ice crunch under your crampons! In a small group with one of our passionate, certified glacier guides, you’ll not only walk on the glacier itself, but also see how it’s changing up close – from deep crevasses and ice walls to moulins and a glacier lagoon filled with icebergs. We provide all the technical gear, keep the pace beginner-friendly, and pack the tour with information, scenery and photo stops, so you step off the ice with great memories and a real connection to Iceland’s glacier world.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35

Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory (available to rent for a fee if needed)

The tour is rated as easy - no prior experience is needed but guests must be able to walk ~3km over 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‘s Included

All necessary glacier safety gear (helmet, harness, walking ice axe, glacier crampons)

Small group guarantee

Certified glacier guide

Expertly guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull Glacier

Pick up from Reykjavik

Hiking shoes and waterproof gear (can be rented for a small fee)

Food and drinks

What To Expect

This unforgetable glacier experience is a beginner-friendly glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, a stunning outlet of Mýrdalsjökull on Iceland’s South Coast. In a small group, you’ll meet your certified glacier guide at the parking lot, gear up with crampons, an ice axe, and helmet, and walk across a dramatic landscape to the glacier, passing a beautiful lagoon dotted with floating icebergs. Then you’ll step onto real glacier ice for about 1.5 hours of easy hiking, weaving between ice ridges, crevasses and shimmering blue formations. Along the way, your guide will share stories about climate, history, and the area, with plenty of time for photos and taking in the views. It’s a fun, safe and unforgettable way to experience Iceland’s ice world - perfect for couples, families and solo travelers, with no previous glacier experience required.

Options

Meet on Location

Reviews

4.82

491 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

451

easy and fun excursion
H4728IRrobertoc,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
a nice experience, our guide Francesco very prepared, left us all the time necessary to take photos and movies, explained well in English and then repeated in Italian for us Italians, the excursion is simple suitable for everyone, in about 3 hours you make a nice hike
The guide was very...
Jason C,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide was very knowledgeable and patient, she made the trip so worthwhile and at a great value. This was a once in a lifetime experience!
Choose Jan as your guide!!
E5581UXkaih,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jan was absolutely AMAZING! He kept us safe, very informative. He was also a great photographer! Highly recommend! The hiking on ice part was honestly more fun than the cave itself. Dress in layers because it gets hot!
You MUST do this when you’re in Iceland!!!
William S,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a fun experience. Our tour guide, Mickell, was wonderful. He took the time to ensure we all were familiar with the equipment. He provided great information about the glacier, how they are formed, what happens when they recede, melt, etc. and a general overview of glacier hiking. He hiked at a very good pace for everyone in the group and took plenty of breaks. He was charming and knowledgeable. Highly, highly recommend this adventure.
Once in a lifetime experience
ANGELIA P,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They explained the entire process of glaciers, stopped for breaks and pictures, and helped when needed. It was beautiful, a good workout, run by great people.
Must do!
Helen H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
One of the best experiences of my life! Thanks to Francesco, our fabulous guide. I can't believe the beauty.
Not to be missed!
Tracy F,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was beautiful and not at all difficult thanks to our guide Daniel. He did a terrific job preparing us before the hike and took breaks and shared interesting facts about the glacier. We had a couple people who were struggling a little and he did a wonderful job making everyone feel like they can manage the hike. I do recommend starting off with fewer layers on because I did get warm and needed to remove my hat and coat.
Daniel was an excellent...
Kenneth Y,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Daniel was an excellent guide. He was clear in his instructions and guidance as he brought us through the glacier. I also appreciated him bringing us through more unexplored areas of the glacier and showing us unique features of it.
An Incredible Sólheimajökull Adventure with the Perfect Guide
brandonoZ9561DO,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike with Steve was nothing short of amazing! His expert navigating and deep knowledge made the experience both safe and fascinating—he taught us so much about glaciers and the natural beauty of the region as we explored. The day started off a little rainy, but right as we began hiking onto the glacier, the skies cleared and gave us the perfect conditions for the adventure. It was truly unforgettable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend this hike with Steve—it’s a remarkable experience you’ll never forget!
Dream come true
Tracey H,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We loved this experience and highly recommend it. Steve was our guide and he was fantastic!! Truly amazing! If you don't have good hiking boots you can rent them. Worth it!!