DURATION
3 hours
AVAILABILITY
All year
DIFFICULTY
Easy
PERSONS
1 to 6
3 hours
All year
Easy
1 to 6
A guided 3-hour glacier adventure on Sólheimajökull. Explore ice formations, crevasses, and frozen landscapes with certified glacier guides. No prior experience needed: just meet us at the glacier and step into an Icelandic wilderness of blue ice and volcanic ash.
Meet at Sólheimajökull Base Camp
Check in with your guide, gear up, and receive a short safety briefing.
Walk to the glacier (15–20 min)
A scenic approach reveals the retreating glacier tongue and surrounding mountains.
Glacier ascent & exploration (1.5–2 hours)
Step onto the ice and begin your guided hike. Your guide will lead you through crevasse zones, ice ridges, and sculpted formations while explaining the glacier’s history, geology, and rapid changes.
Return hike and debrief
Walk back toward the parking area, return your equipment, and wrap up the tour.
Solheimajokull Glacier
Views of ice formations, crevasses, and moulins
Small-group experience
160,000 ISK per tour
Easy access: meet directly at the glacier parking lot
All glacier gear: crampons, helmets, ice axes
Expert safety-focused guides
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.
