Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on location

2.5–3 hours
Meet at Sólheimajökull at 10:45
Minimum age 10
Maximum 15 guests
All year
Operated by Glaciers and Waterfalls

A person in a yellow helmet looks out over a snow-covered glacier under clear blue sky.

A hiker in a yellow helmet stands on the ash-streaked snout of Sólheimajökull above a meltwater lagoon.

Group walking in single file across the glacier

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Glacier group beneath a blue ice formation

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

4 stops

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

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.
Equipment and safety briefing
The certified guide fits the group with glacier equipment and explains movement, hazards and the day’s route.
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.
End
Return to the meeting point
Leave the ice and walk back to the original meeting point.

Tour areaSólheimajökull

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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