DURATION
7 hours
AVAILABILITY
All year
DIFFICULTY
Medium
PERSONS
1 to 6
7 hours
All year
Medium
1 to 6
Visit an incredible ice cave within 2 hours from Reykjavik!
Begin your day with a prompt 8:00 AM departure from Reykjavik, embarking on a scenic drive to Hvolsvollur for a brief stop to refresh with light snacks and a bathroom break before continuing your journey.
From there, we will drive to the remarkable Solheimajokull Glacier, where you’ll be equipped with premium gear for your ice cave experience. A guided 45-minute walk across the glacier will bring you to the entrance of the ice cave, where you will have 30 minutes to explore the pristine, otherworldly environment of ice formations and ethereal blue hues. This unique opportunity to witness nature’s frozen artistry is one not to be missed. Following your time inside the cave, we’ll make the 45-minute return walk back to the vehicle, and begin the journey back to Reykjavik.
If time permits, enjoy a brief stop to admire the dramatic beauty of Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, two of Iceland’s most iconic natural wonders, before returning to Reykjavik.
8:00 AM – Pick-up from your accommodation in Reykjavik
9:30 AM – Arrive at Hvolsvollur for snacks and bathroom
10:30 AM – Glacier hike and ice cave
12:30 PM – Back at the car
3:00 PM – Back in Reykjavik
Solheimajokull Glacier
210,000 ISK per tour
Private luxury 4×4
Professional driver-guide
Detailed personal itinerary
Photo package of your trip
Warm clothes
Hat and gloves
Good hiking shoes
Waterproof clothing
An amazing experience with an outdoor enthusiast and knowledgeable guide - I did a 3 day private tour which included trips to an ice cave, diamond beach, a glacier hike, waterfalls, northern lights and snorkelling at Silfa. Every part of the... read more tour was exceptional. Julian has enormous knowledge of the region and extensive outdoor experience. He shares this knowledge throughout the tour in a way that is engaging and informative. He runs the tour in a very flexible way and is always happy to accommodate individual preferences. His planning is meticulous and I always felt safe and supported throughout the trip. Julian is a really genuine guide and his love and appreciation of nature really comes across throughout the trip. This was a once in a lifetime trip for me and I couldn’t recommend enough
The greastest tour and tour guide - book with Arctic Exped! - Our tour with Arctic Exped was the most amazing tour I've done (and I've done q few!). Julian was knowledgeable and personable. Julian's experience in guiding us through all the... read more fun activities and taking us to quieter secret spots made the trip unforgettable. Would very highly recommend booking with Arctic Exped - it will ensure you have the best experience and see the sights of Iceland.
Great South Coast Tour with Glacier Hike - We had a very pleasant experience on the South Coast tour, including the glacier hike, with Julian. He was professional and well organized, which made everything run smoothly. The atmosphere... read more was relaxed, the pace was just right, and the tour was very well arranged overall.
