Sólheimajökull Easy Glacier Hike: Meet On Location

Description Summary

Experience the Sólheimajökull Glacier from a different perspective on a family-friendly hike across the ice. Get magnificent views of the crevasses and glacier mills with a certified glacier guide.

Highlights

✓Easy glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
✓Small-group tour with certified glacier guide
✓Explore crevasses, moulins, and blue ice formations
✓See volcanic ash layers from nearby eruptions
✓All glacier safety equipment included
✓Year-round experience on Iceland’s South Coast

Description

Explore the dramatic landscapes of Sólheimajökull on a beginner-friendly glacier hike in South Iceland. Meet your certified glacier guide at the glacier base, gear up with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, and step onto the ice for a small-group adventure.

Walk across rugged terrain shaped by volcanic ash, deep crevasses, ice ridges, and striking blue formations while learning how glaciers form and change. This year-round experience requires no prior experience and includes all safety equipment. Perfect for self-drive travelers looking for an authentic glacier adventure on Iceland’s South Coast.

Included / Excluded

✓Certified English-speaking glacier guide
✓Guided glacier hiking experience
✓Crampons, helmet, ice axe, and safety equipment
✓Safety briefing and glacier instruction

✗Transportation to/from Sólheimajökull
✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
✗Food and drinks
✗Waterproof clothing and hiking boots (available for rent)
✗Gratuities

Start / End Locations

Start: Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base), Parking, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

Start: Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, 221, Iceland

End: Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base), Parking, Mýrdalshreppur, Iceland

Commentary

Guide • Language: en

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Check the tour's age and fitness requirements
Review the cancellation policy
Book in advance to secure your spot on the tour

Know Before You Go

Dress warmly and wear sturdy hiking boots
Be prepared for changing weather conditions
Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Standard Ticket	RETAIL PRICE
Adult	€96.00

Points of Interest

Additional Information

Please note that this tour departs from Solheimajokull Cafe. Distance from Reykjavík appoximately 164 km/101 mi, This tour is a small group experience limited to 15 participants per guide to ensure a more personalized experience, Not wheelchair accessible, Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35., This tour is operated all year round, You spend approximately 1-1.5 hour on the ice, The tour is rated as easy so no prior experience is needed

Voucher Information

• Please note that you are responsible to arrive to the meeting point of the tour in time for your glacier adventure. The meeting point for this tour is at Solheimajokull Parking lot by the big yellow school bus. Please meet us there no later than 15 minutes prior to your departure.
• The departure time for your adventure tour is stated at the top of this ticket, right above the cancellation policy. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31’00.48N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84).
• The tour duration is approx 3 hours (1-1,5 on ice).

We hope that you will enjoy your glacier adventure with us.