3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull
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3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull
By Icelandic Mountain Guides
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Gain an intimate glimpse of Iceland’s glacial landscape on this hiking tour of Sólheimajökull, suited to all ages and ability levels. Benefit from the personalized attention of your small-group guide as you traverse the icy rockface at a time that suits you and avoid hidden costs with equipment rental included in the price.
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₹8,175.35
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₹8,175.35
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Ages 10-88, max of 14 per group
Duration: 3h
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Highlights
- Discover Sólheimajökull’s hidden highlights on a hiking tour
- The beginner-friendly route is a great choice for families
- Choose a departure slot to suit your sightseeing schedule
- All necessary gear and a certified guide are included in the price
- Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe and a helmet
- Certified glacier guide
What's not included- Hiking boots
- Rain gear
- Snacks
- Departure details
- Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, Sólheimajökulsvegur, 871, Iceland Please be at location 20 minutes before departure. Meet us at our base at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Driving time from Reykjavík is 2.5 hours. Drive along Road 1 on the South Coast, then take a left turn on Road 221. After ca. 5 minute drive, you will reach the starting point.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23924P32- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
- A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull?
- 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull price starts from ₹ 7,935.21. Discover and book 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull on Tripadvisor
- What is the 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull cancellation policy?
- 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull?
- 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull is hosted by Icelandic Mountain Guides. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Icelandic Mountain Guides on Tripadvisor. Discover and book 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h. Discover and book 3-hour Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23924P32
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CatD27
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00Highlight of our trip
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emilysK883IB
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mdr9898
00Best hike in Iceland
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00Do not book them!
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ClemsBd
00Wonderfull trail
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Ciara B
00Exhilarating day, excellent guide, unique experience ! Don't think, just book !
An incredible experience from beginning to end. Ágúst was our guide and he is made for the job! Knowledgeable, frie…
Jo P
00August in February, he gave us an experience of a lifetime
Iceland is the most beautiful country we have ever visited. To get the opportunity to get onto the Vatnajokull Glac…
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00Wreckless and dangerous
Wreckless and dangerous company. They do not care about your safety or wellbeing. Do not recommend at all
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1000c
Southampton, United Kingdom1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Friends
We booked the "Take a walk on the Ice Side Tour" with Arcanum Tours and Icelandic Mountain Guides did the Glacier hike part of the day trip. I cannot recommend both parties enough and we had the best day tour visiting the South of Iceland waterfalls and Solheimajokull glacier hike.
Doing a day tour in a minibus rather than the larger buses is definitely worth it and our driver and tour guide for the day was absolutely delightful and really made the day tour so interesting and fun sharing funny stories and Icelandic history. She shared her passion for agriculture, farming and wildlife while giving us fascinating information through out the day mixed with some quiet times on the bus to rest and relax too.
The glacier hike was truly the most fantastic experience and was made even better by our fantastic mountain guide called Tamas. He was very knowledgeable and shared his interests with passion and in a great fun way too.
I was a little apprehensive before the hike as I am not that fit but with Tamas guiding us I felt very comfortable to say at any point if I was struggling. We went at a good pace with small stops in between to hear interesting facts and ask questions. And he ensured we had all the help we needed with any steeper bits. Tamas was great at reminding us through out the hike about the tips we were given at the start on how best to walk in the crampons and use the pick axe so as to steady ourselves in a safe way.
It truly was the most amazing experience with a fantastic guide! to be able to hike up the glacier and stand on the top with such breath taking views and see the natural beauty of it on such a huge scale as well as the layers of ice up close was just wonderful. And on top of all that we were blessed with the best
weather too!
Doing a day tour in a minibus rather than the larger buses is definitely worth it and our driver and tour guide for the day was absolutely delightful and really made the day tour so interesting and fun sharing funny stories and Icelandic history. She shared her passion for agriculture, farming and wildlife while giving us fascinating information through out the day mixed with some quiet times on the bus to rest and relax too.
The glacier hike was truly the most fantastic experience and was made even better by our fantastic mountain guide called Tamas. He was very knowledgeable and shared his interests with passion and in a great fun way too.
I was a little apprehensive before the hike as I am not that fit but with Tamas guiding us I felt very comfortable to say at any point if I was struggling. We went at a good pace with small stops in between to hear interesting facts and ask questions. And he ensured we had all the help we needed with any steeper bits. Tamas was great at reminding us through out the hike about the tips we were given at the start on how best to walk in the crampons and use the pick axe so as to steady ourselves in a safe way.
It truly was the most amazing experience with a fantastic guide! to be able to hike up the glacier and stand on the top with such breath taking views and see the natural beauty of it on such a huge scale as well as the layers of ice up close was just wonderful. And on top of all that we were blessed with the best
weather too!
Written 10 February 2020
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Hello 1000c and thank you for taking your time to write this amazing review :)
Our Take a Walk on the Ice Side tour is definitely a classic South Coast tour with an adventurous twist. We try our best to provide the best guiding experience to our clients and minibus is surely the best way to experience it! It´s great to hear that you have learnt more about Icelandic agriculture and wildlife throughout the bus journey.
We are happy to hear about your experience on the glaicer with our tour guide Tamas. He is a great teacher on and off the glacier and he also taught me a lot about glaciers as well :) A walk on the Sólheimajökull glacier might sound intimidating at first. But as you know, it really is a safe experience with our professional guides as we always put safety first. Glad to hear that you had a good weather day on the glacier and return with such happiness and enthusiasm!
We hope you had enjoyed your time in Iceland and we hope that this is one of the highlight of your trip. We look forward to seeing you in another adventure!
Best regards,
Gary
Written 24 March 2020
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Fantastech
San Diego, CA62 contributions
Icelandic Mountaineering Guides did a fantastic job. They provided the needed equipment, but most importantly, had an amazing guide. Josh had the confident experience of thousands of hikes, yet retained that enthusiasm as if this was his first week!
He made the entire experience fun, enjoyable, educational, and entertaining. Without a doubt, this experience was definitely one of the top highlights of our time in Iceland.
Thank you, Josh
We were traveling as a family (all adults) and have been dealing with the variability of the Icelandic winter weather (rain, snow, hail, sun, rain, repeat) but fortunately enjoyed pretty good weather during our glacier hike. But definitely be prepared with good boots, warm clothes, and prepared for unpredictable skies in February!
He made the entire experience fun, enjoyable, educational, and entertaining. Without a doubt, this experience was definitely one of the top highlights of our time in Iceland.
Thank you, Josh
We were traveling as a family (all adults) and have been dealing with the variability of the Icelandic winter weather (rain, snow, hail, sun, rain, repeat) but fortunately enjoyed pretty good weather during our glacier hike. But definitely be prepared with good boots, warm clothes, and prepared for unpredictable skies in February!
Written 15 February 2023
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John L
Chicago, IL14 contributions
Aug 2022
Our family of five did the private version of this tour, because we were traveling with our 85-year old father. Dad is extremely fit for his age, but still is an older man with some balance issues especially going down slopes. Our guide, Lucas, did a truly amazing job. Lucas was extremely patient with our dad and went well out of his way to ensure that dad could make the trip to the glacier. Lucas spent extra time cutting steps in the ice to help dad in some more challenging slopes, and there were long stretches where Lucas walked backwards, guiding dad with both hands to ensure he kept his balance. Lucas was always patient and never rushed dad. We were so impressed, and so grateful. My dad is so happy tonight and proud of having been able to visit the glacier - a real high point for him in his life.
The glacier itself was fantastic and an amazing experience for all of us.
The glacier itself was fantastic and an amazing experience for all of us.
Written 19 August 2022
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WethreeKnoxvilleTN
Knoxville TN13 contributions
Sep 2022
Wow! The adventure of a lifetime!! Our guide, Claudia was informative, professional and entertaining. The first stretch of the hike was a bit challenging just due to how steep it is, but worth every step!! Can’t say enough about this experience and this tour company. They were very courteous and efficient from the first contact until we handed in our gear, and there aren’t words to describe how it is to walk atop an ancient glacier.
Written 25 September 2022
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damonprotopapa
Geneva, Switzerland1 contribution
Dec 2022
Was a great experience for us, the staff was very kind and helpful. We were three friends, but the hike could be done with a family with older children. Was a very scenic and close up view of the glacier, and walking on top of it is something not to miss. The guide was very informative and had a good sense of humour, made the hike more interesting by a long shot.
Written 19 January 2023
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Ingrid F
5 contributions
Oct 2022
My favorite part was feeling in control walking on ice when I doubted I could do it. Jose Andres and Javier did a great job showing people of different skill levels how to walk like an angry penguin to improve balance and have fun on the hike. There were plenty of stops to catch your breath and look at the beautiful scenery. You also get the right equipment, like crampons, which makes a huge difference.
Written 15 October 2022
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Erica E
3 contributions
Oct 2022
This excursion was phenomenal; don't pass it up! We wound our way through a breathtaking crevasse and were suspended (very safely!) over water coursing deep into the glacier. The vistas and landscapes were unforgettable. Our guide was Jose, and you should request him if you get the chance. I am sure they are all wonderful but Jose was knowledgable, friendly, fun and most of all he prioritized our safety the entire time and you can feel how deeply he loves this region. I can't recommend it enough.
Written 20 October 2022
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cugabbie
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Feb 2023
The view was extraordinary, nothing can prepare you for the blue of the ice!
I was a "bit" nervous when we were being kitted up, not only because I am an anxious person to begin with, but also because we had so much protective gear on - it sank in that our experience was not going to be a walk in the park. Our fantastic guide Javi @javientures managed to calm my nerves and with all the extra attention he made me feel very safe every step of the way. Javi is very knowledgeable as he keep exploring the routes throughout the year so he can keep everyone very safe. He is fun and jokes a lot, while he is very serious when it comes to safety. - The best combination!
Needless to say, we had so much fun, the three hours felt like 30 minutes and I could not believe that it was over so soon. I was even wondering whether we made the right choice. It felt like the time we have spent on the glacier was not enough. If I knew then what I know now, I would have selected a longer expedition. (Mind you, the scardy cat that I am was quite proud anyway! :-) )
This is definitely a great experience for families, without great challenges or difficulties. And by the way with this arrangement you would be getting the royal treatment as the vehicles are suitable for the rugged terrain and you would not have to make the unnecessary trip on foot to reach the starting point of the hike.
Thanks a million Javi! The glacier experience is unforgettable!
I was a "bit" nervous when we were being kitted up, not only because I am an anxious person to begin with, but also because we had so much protective gear on - it sank in that our experience was not going to be a walk in the park. Our fantastic guide Javi @javientures managed to calm my nerves and with all the extra attention he made me feel very safe every step of the way. Javi is very knowledgeable as he keep exploring the routes throughout the year so he can keep everyone very safe. He is fun and jokes a lot, while he is very serious when it comes to safety. - The best combination!
Needless to say, we had so much fun, the three hours felt like 30 minutes and I could not believe that it was over so soon. I was even wondering whether we made the right choice. It felt like the time we have spent on the glacier was not enough. If I knew then what I know now, I would have selected a longer expedition. (Mind you, the scardy cat that I am was quite proud anyway! :-) )
This is definitely a great experience for families, without great challenges or difficulties. And by the way with this arrangement you would be getting the royal treatment as the vehicles are suitable for the rugged terrain and you would not have to make the unnecessary trip on foot to reach the starting point of the hike.
Thanks a million Javi! The glacier experience is unforgettable!
Written 10 February 2023
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Catherine R
15 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Clement was a fantastic guide. I have some small balance issues and he was great at helping build my confidence and providing a bit of extra support when needed. Really informative and great at explaining things.
The scenery is breathtaking! Such a unique experience to walk on a glacier and see the different formations. A highlight of our trip to Iceland!
The scenery is breathtaking! Such a unique experience to walk on a glacier and see the different formations. A highlight of our trip to Iceland!
Written 18 November 2021
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Caroline F
Fort Lauderdale, FL18 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Awesome guided tour of the glacier with a knowledgeable guide (Josh) who not only kept everyone safe and secure throughout but gave a lot of interesting information about Iceland and the glacier that you wouldn’t get from a self guided tour. I would say you want to be prepared for a decent physical activity as we climbed 10,000 steps during the hike by the end of it. You definitely get a bit of a thrill from climbing around the glacier fissures and holes but quite safe with the crampons the tour company supplies for your shoes. Definitely wear hiking boots (otherwise you can rent) and bring potential rain gear. Really cool experience in Iceland suitable for all ages but do be prepared for a workout!
Written 20 May 2022
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Jennifer B
Mesa, AZ
My 7 year old would like to do this with the family. Can a 7 year old do this? Minimum age says 8.
Dontturemeon2day
7 contributions
Hi will this included transfers pick up and drop off thanks dean
Mariana A
2 contributions
No, they have other tours that do include it tho, just look around on their site and you’ll find it, i think is called Take a Walk on the Ice Side, that has transport from Reykjavík to the glaciar and back, it also stops by a couple of waterfalls.
Laurent D
4 contributions
Bonjour,
Ma femme est enceinte et nous souhaitons visiter en avril le glacier. Est-ce faisable? Quel est le niveau de difficulté?
TravelAddictToo
Potchefstroom, South Africa277 contributions
We plan to visit Iceland end of June 2020. Which Glacier Tours will take us into glacier tunnels?
