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Hands-On Ice Climbing: Scale Sólheimajökull
4.7
145 Ratings
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Embark on a thrilling small-group adventure on Iceland’s Solheimajokull Glacier. Experience glacier hiking and ice climbing, marvel at the ever-changing landscape, and explore the stunning ice formations and crevasses.
Embark on a thrilling small-group adventure on Iceland’s Solheimajokull Glacier. Experience glacier hiking and ice climbing, marvel at the ever-changing landscape, and explore the stunning ice formations and crevasses.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sólheimajökull - Embark on an exciting ice climbing adventure on the Sólheimajökull Glacier with a small group. Depart from Reykjavík or meet directly at the glacier’s parking area. Over the course of three thrilling hours, participants will explore striking ice formations and ascend frozen walls under the guidance of a certified glacier expert….
- Sólheimajökull - Embark on an exciting ice climbing adventure on the Sólheimajökull Glacier with a small group. Depart from Reykjavík or meet directly at the glacier’s parking area. Over the course of three thrilling hours, participants will explore striking ice formations and ascend frozen walls under the guidance of a certified glacier expert. All necessary equipment is provided, including crampons, ice axes, helmets, and safety lines. Following a safety briefing, hike across the glacier’s breathtaking landscape—featuring crevasses, ridges, and vibrant blue ice—before attempting your own ice climb. No prior experience is required. Experience the awe-inspiring power and beauty of this dynamic icy environment.
What's Included
- Certified glacier guide
- Guided glacier adventure on Solheimajokull glacier
- All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
- Certified glacier guide
- Guided glacier adventure on Solheimajokull glacier
- All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hiking shoes (can be rented for a small fee)
- Food and drinks
- Hiking shoes (can be rented for a small fee)
Additional Information
Hands-On Ice Climbing: This tour offers a unique experience beyond typical glacier hikes by including real ice climbing! It’s a thrilling chance for both beginners and adventurers to climb an ice wall under expert supervision.
Small Group Size: The tour is designed to be small, ensuring personalized attention, enhanced safety, and a closer…
Hands-On Ice Climbing: This tour offers a unique experience beyond typical glacier hikes by including real ice climbing! It’s a thrilling chance for both beginners and adventurers to climb an ice wall under expert supervision.
Small Group Size: The tour is designed to be small, ensuring personalized attention, enhanced safety, and a closer connection with both the glacier and the guide.
Certified Glacier Guides: The guides are not only experienced but also specially certified to lead glacier and climbing tours, ensuring safety and providing in-depth geological knowledge.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Location: Sólheimajökull is less crowded compared to Iceland’s more popular tourist destinations, offering a genuine and immersive glacier experience.
All Skill Levels Welcome: With a focus on safety and education, this tour is crafted to be accessible even for those without any climbing or glacier experience.
- 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.
Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökulsvegur
Meet us at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - look for the yellow Arctic Adventures school bus! Sólheimajökull is ~2 hour drive from Reykjavík in good conditions (165 km / 103 miles)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(145 Ratings)
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929candaced
Nov 27, 2025
Beautiful, unique experience! - The glacier hike and climb are a workout - especially in winter. The climb was challenging, but fun! The views were amazing! Our guide, Monika, kept us moving and was incredibly encouraging whenever anyone struggled with the climbs. “Moderate” activity level is not “cruise ship moderate” in terms of effort needed. It’s a workout!
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Vana749
Nov 14, 2025
Nice experience - Steve is a really experienced and helpful guide. He explained all the precautions in detail and I felt safe thorough the activity. Most of us are girls with no previous experience before but Steve was patient and prepared routes that were suitable for us. He took really nice pictures for us as well. I did have a great time with him. And I would say glacier climbing it’s something you must try in Iceland.
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Emilykp5633yj
Nov 13, 2025
Incredible Glacier Adventure with Kind and Supportive Guides - The Blue Ice Climbing Adventure tour was an unforgettable experience. Our guides, Daniel and Franco, were fantastic, knowledgeable, patient, and super supportive from start to finish. They made sure everyone was geared up properly. I ended up renting firmer boots, which turned out to be the right choice once we got on the ice.
The glacier hike itself was stunning and manageable thanks to the guides’ clear tips and pacing. The ice climbing portion was definitely challenging for me personally. It requires coordination and strength, and Daniel was incredibly kind and encouraging the entire time. He guided me through each step, offered helpful advice, and made sure I felt safe even when I struggled.
While I didn’t master the climb, it was still a rewarding and memorable experience. It is a true bucket list adventure that taught me a lot about myself and what glacier climbing entails. I would not change a thing. Huge thanks to Daniel and the Arctic Adventures team for making it such a supportive day on the ice.
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Simonk770
Nov 3, 2025
Glacier walk was amazing, ice climbing took it to the next level - Nobody in our group had ever done ice climbing before, but our guide Steve took the time to train us and make sure we were comfortable. He also set up an anchor rope so we could safely go to the edge of the moulin and watch people climb. Don't worry about footwear, just rent the specialized boots with reinforced toes they have on site (I think they were ~$10). All other gear is included.
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J6617ummichaels
Nov 2, 2025
Super cool adventure with Guid Steve - It was a cool evening adventure today on the glacier hike.
Our Guid was Steve and he was very professional and totally likeable.
I can do this tour to anyone who wants to have some fun and test their limits
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436caseyf
Oct 9, 2025
Steve was great! - We had a great time, Steve was an amazing guide who gave great instructions on ice climbing and was so helpful and encouraging! Would highly recommend this tour and Steve as your guide!
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Angelinabt1935xh
Oct 2, 2025
Go beyond your limits - The hiking was challenging and I loved the tour. Was a good mix of hiking and climbing and we saw different parts of the glacier. The tour guide adapted the tour to our needs because some were not experienced at climbing. You do not need climbing experience however, only do the tour if you are fit, because climbing with an axe is another level :D you can expect having to rent shoes unless you have climbing shoes. Hiking boots will in most cases not be sufficient for this tour
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Sami_l
Sep 1, 2025
Go try ice climbing - Loved this experience, definitely one of the most memorable (and hard) things I've done. Highly recommend - our guides were also so amazing and personable. Made the experience even better.
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185hernang
Aug 30, 2025
Fantastic ice climbing experience for beginners! - The experience was beyond my expectations as this was our first time ice hiking and climbing. Our guide Steve was a lot of fun, explaining things as we moved along. We had nervous hikers/climbers in our family and we always felt safe. The ice climbing experience was amazing! Steve found a challenging "hole". It was very exciting to get several meters into the glacier. His clear explanation/demonstrations made the experience truly unique! My kids are now excited to try it again!
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Liviaruiz
Aug 4, 2025
Unforgettable experience, exceptional guides Daniel and Steven! - A huge thank you to the incredible guides, Daniel and Steven!
Daniel was an exceptionally friendly and enthusiastic guide who brought such great energy from the very beginning. Thanks to him, the group connected right away and shared an amazing experience together.
And a very special thank you to Steven—his knowledge, calm presence, and attention to safety made a real difference. I felt completely safe during the climb because of him. His professionalism stood out, and his care and support didn’t go unnoticed.
Throughout the trip, we could clearly see how much more careful, prepared, and professional our guides were compared to other groups around us. It made us feel secure, and grateful to be in such capable hands.
Truly unforgettable—thank you both for making it such an amazing adventure!
P.S. Our driver and guide, Kristjan, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many fascinating insights about Iceland—things that clearly came from his own passion and experience, not just the usual tour guide script. His storytelling made the journey so much more engaging and memorable!
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