Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration
Overview
Discover the raw beauty of Iceland’s icy wilderness on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike—a moderately challenging adventure across one of the country’s most stunning glaciers. This tour stands out for its rare opportunity to walk on a living glacier, led by experienced, certified guides who bring the frozen landscape to life through stories of geology, volcanic activity, and climate change.
Equipped with crampons, helmets, and ice axes (all provided), you'll safely explore dramatic ice formations, deep crevasses, and vivid blue ridges carved by nature over centuries. The hike is suitable for anyone in good health with a sense of adventure—no prior glacier experience needed.
With small group sizes for a more personal experience, this tour combines education, exploration, and breathtaking views in a way that few activities can match. It’s an unforgettable journey into the heart of Iceland’s ever-changing natural wonders.
What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
- Glacier gear
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Meeting Location
871 Hvolsvöllur
Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hat, gloves and hiking boots
- Check-in with the guide at least 20 minutes before departure
- Hiking Boots and rain gear can be rented on location
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-23924P23
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Top10Adventures® customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (GMT).
- Safety equipment.
- Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull.
- Glacier gear.
- Experienced and qualified guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Lunch.
This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Safety equipment
- Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull
- Glacier gear
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Bring warm clothing, rain gear, hat, gloves and hiking boots
- Check-in with the guide at least 20 minutes before departure
- Hiking Boots and rain gear can be rented on location
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
