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Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on location

    Duration
    3 hours
    Meeting point
    Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
    Minimum age
    Ages 10+
    Operated by
    Glaciers and Waterfalls
    • 2.5–3 hours
    • Meet at Sólheimajökull at 10:45
    • Maximum 15 guests
    • All year

    Overview

    Meet at Sólheimajökull for a guided glacier hike across crevasses and ice formations, with certified instruction and all required safety equipment.

    The glacier route is selected for current ice and weather conditions and may differ from photographs. The minimum age is 10.

    Itinerary

    The shape of your day

    2 stops

    The guide may change the order, timing or accessibility of stops when weather, roads, glacier conditions or local closures require it.

    1. Start

      Meet at Sólheimajökull

      Check in at the Sólheimajökull meeting point at the stated time; Reykjavík transport is not part of this meet-on-location activity.

    2. Equipment and safety briefing

      The certified guide fits the group with glacier equipment and explains movement, hazards and the day’s route.

    3. Guided glacier hike

      Walk on the glacier with the guide to see crevasses, ridges and changing ice formations on a route chosen for current conditions.

    4. End

      Return to the meeting point

      Leave the ice and walk back to the original meeting point.

    Your tour locationIceland
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    Sólheimajökull glacier parking lotSelect a pin to see the place.
    Tour areaSólheimajökull glacier parking lot

    What's included

    • Certified English-speaking glacier guide
    • All required glacier safety equipment

    Know before you go

    • Meet at Sólheimajökull at 10:45.
    • Duration: 2.5–3 hours.
    • Minimum age: 10. Activity level: Easy to moderate.
    • Maximum group size: 15 guests.
    • Operating season: All year.
    • Wear warm waterproof layers, gloves and sturdy hiking boots. The route is not recommended during pregnancy or for guests with relevant heart conditions.
    • The glacier route is selected for current ice and weather conditions and may differ from photographs.
    • Not included: Meals.
    • Not included: Transport to the Sólheimajökull meeting point.
    • Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.

    Frequently asked

    Where does the tour start?

    Meet at Sólheimajökull at 10:45. Follow the meeting or pickup instructions on the booking voucher and be ready before the stated time.

    What is the minimum age and activity level?

    The minimum age is 10. The activity level is easy to moderate; guests must be comfortable with the terrain described on this page.

    What should I bring?

    Wear warm waterproof layers, gloves and sturdy hiking boots. The route is not recommended during pregnancy or for guests with relevant heart conditions.

    Can the itinerary change?

    The glacier route is selected for current ice and weather conditions and may differ from photographs.

    What is the cancellation policy?

    Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure; cancellations made later are non-refundable.

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