Glacier Hike: Explore Iceland's Ice Wonders

Embark on a small group adventure to explore the breathtaking Solheimajokull Glacier. Discover its mesmerizing crevasses and glacier moulins in this frozen landscape experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull - Embark on an unforgettable glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, known as the “Home of the Sun Glacier,” one of Iceland’s renowned natural marvels. Situated on Iceland’s iconic South Coast, this adventure is perfect for those eager to touch real ice and witness the wonders of a glacier up close. It offers an ideal mix of gentle exercise…
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
What's Not Included
  • Hiking shoes (available to rent)
  • Food and drinks
  • Waterproof gear (available to rent)
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure through Iceland’s icy landscapes with this small-group, beginner-friendly glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Experience the satisfying crunch of ice beneath your crampons as you explore hidden ice formations and striking deep blue crevasses that are invisible from afar. A professional and friendly guide will ensure a safe and…

Location
Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base)
Departure Point: Solheimajokull Parking lot - please look for our yellow school bus Address: GPS 63°31’00.48″N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mariya_m
Jan 6, 2026
Amazing - A mazing experience! The guide was excellent , very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, showed us so much, and taught us a lot along the way. If someone didn’t have proper footwear, it was possible to rent it on the spot, which was very convenient. Everything was well organized and truly impressive. Highly recommended; this is something you should experience at least once in your lifetime.
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Carina_m
Dec 31, 2025
Unique experience. - We did the trip has a family, with 2 kids, 12 and 15, and it was memorable. The guide has super nice, always attentive and concerned with the group. A lot of explanations of what we were doing and seeing. It was amazing. Thank you all for that.
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Pitschli20
Dec 17, 2025
Great tour with Josh - The tour with Josh was great! There were only three of us on the tour, which was very pleasant. Josh is an expert on Glacier (has studied it) and he has an enormous knowledge. When we return to Island, we will again book a tour with arctic adventure.
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Wandererldn
Dec 14, 2025
Great way to experience the glacier - We were staying in the south coast and wanted to build in a memorable adventure on the glacier that was active but not extreme. This hike was perfect for us. The person managing the hike, Neil from Catalonia, was great. He kept everyone moving, upbeat and safe. It may be useful for others to know that we were unsure which company to book and went with Arctic Adventures due to availability of the time slot we wanted. (10:30 instead of 9:30 which made a difference due to the late sunrise.) Whilst it was first cancelled due to weather, this wasn’t their fault and we were offered a refund or option to rebook. It was very easy to arrange the following day when the winds slowed down. Everything on the hike day went smoothly and was very well organised. Keep in mind it’s a bit of effort and you only spend maybe an hour or so on the ice itself, but it’s the only way to properly see the glacier. Our group was a pleasant size of 10 total. Some of the other operators had very large groups that arrived by coach and looked unpleasant.
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H4728irrobertoc
Nov 29, 2025
easy and fun excursion - 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
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Jason_c
Nov 16, 2025
The guide was very... - 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!
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E5581uxkaih
Nov 6, 2025
Choose Jan as your guide!! - 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!
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William_s
Oct 24, 2025
You MUST do this when you’re in Iceland!!! - 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.
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Angelia_p
Oct 17, 2025
Once in a lifetime experience - 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.
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Helen_h
Oct 16, 2025
Must do! - One of the best experiences of my life! Thanks to Francesco, our fabulous guide. I can't believe the beauty.
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).