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Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk – Easy, Guided, Fully Equipped

Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk – Easy, Guided, Fully Equipped

Sólheimajökull Glacier Walk – Easy, Guided, Fully Equipped

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Got a rental car and want to walk on a glacier? Perfect.
This easy glacier hike is the ideal stop if you’re driving the South Coast and want to stretch your legs on ancient ice, learn something new, and have fun doing it – with your new favorite guide, of course.

Meet us right at the parking lot of Sólheimajökull, where we’ll get you geared up with crampons, helmets, and an ice axe. Don’t worry – we’ll show you how to use everything. Then it’s off onto the glacier for a small-group adventure filled with epic views, icy formations, and surprisingly fun facts about this frozen beast.

Our guides are certified pros (and low-key hilarious), so you’ll be safe, entertained, and probably have a new go-to Instagram photo by the end.

Meet on location

We’ll email you all the details – map, GPS point, and what to expect – the night before your tour. The glacier is about a 2.5-hour drive from Reykjavík. Please arrive 20 minutes early to check in and get your gear on.

  • Guided glacier hike with a certified glacier guide
  • All glacier safety equipment:
    Crampons
    Helmet
    Harness
    Ice axe
  • Small-group experience (fewer people, more fun)
  • Education, entertainment, and the occasional glacier pun
  • Meeting point details sent the night before
  • This is a meet-on-location tour. You’ll need to drive to Sólheimajökull. We’ll send meeting details the night before.
  • Proper outdoor gear is required: hiking boots, warm layers, and waterproof clothing. Gear can be rented with a discount code after booking.
  • No glacier experience needed, but you should be comfortable walking on uneven ground for 1.5–2 hours.
  • Please arrive 20 minutes early. The group cannot wait for late arrivals.
  • Minimum age is 8 years.
  • The tour runs in most weather conditions. Dress accordingly.
  • Sólheimajökull Meeting
  • Warm, layered clothing
  • Waterproof jacket and pants
  • Sturdy hiking boots (can be rented)
  • Gloves and hat
  • A bottle of water
  • A small snack or chocolate bar
  • Your booking confirmation (digital is fine)
Difficulty:
Moderate
Duration:
2 hours and 30 minutes

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