My friend and I decided to do an excursion last minute and the glacier tour was a perfect choice in terms of value and time. We were heading to Vik and met them at the base of the glacier. I was a bit nervous because I had not packed to do an excursion like this, but I was able to rent hiking boots and waterproof pants, which was great. They provide a helmet, crampons, and an ice pick. They also have you in a harness in case of any emergencies. Our tour guides, Mika and Beda, were great. We had a lot of fun on the tour with Beda, and it was fascinating to be on the glacier. I had heard how dangerous glaciers could be if you go unguided. I never felt unsafe on the tour, but it was fascinating to see the potential for danger in the crevasses and unexpectedly deep water pits. The hike to the glacier was beautiful, but unfortunate, because it highlighted how much it had receded. Highly recommend this experience.
Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $121 / person
- Location
- Vik, Iceland
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 515 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Troll Expeditions
- Meeting point
- We will see you at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time at our trailer markedTroll Expeditions. You can look up on Google Maps "Tröll Expeditions Sólheimajökull" to find the exact location.
Description
Grab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going to hike Sólheimajökull glacier in southern Iceland on this 4 hour, small-group tour. This is a comprehensive glacier tour, where you’ll learn about these massive natural phenomena from your guide and be provided with all the necessary equipment to get some exercise in full comfort and safety. A key feature of this tour is the new access route to the glacier. The approach now involves a 2.3 km walk each way, compared with the previous 1 km route. Most of the path is relatively even, but the final section near the glacier access becomes steeper and more challenging. The longer route passes through a less-visited and previously untouched part of the surrounding landscape, making the walk to the glacier an important part of the experience rather than simply an approach to the ice.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Small Group (12 Participants Max)
Certified Glacier Guide
All the Necessary Glacier Equipment: Crampons, Helmets, Harness, and Ice Axe
Not included
Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
Food and drinks
Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Traveller Ratings
4.8
515 reviews
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Good hiking shoes are necessary
- Please be at the starting location 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike take?
Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike lasts about 4 hours.
How much does Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike cost?
Prices start at $121 per person for this Vik experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will see you at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time at our trailer marked. Troll Expeditions. You can look up on Google Maps "Tröll Expeditions Sólheimajökull" to find the exact location. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Solheimajokull Glacier 4-Hour Small-Group Hike worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 515 verified reviews; it is run by Troll Expeditions.
Reviews(515)
O
Highly recommended experience!
V
Good tour
Svenbjorn was a very good guide. Enjoyed it a lot
G
Amazing
Wow!! Amazing experience. The guide, Pedro, was really kind and friendly. Highly recommended!
A
Amazing!!
Amazing experience!! The landscape’s breathtaking and our guide Pedro was very nice and professional! Would recommend to anyone
Y
What an adventure!
Mika is an awesome guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience! We felt safe the entire time and learned so much. Highly recommend Troll Expeditions and especially Mika!
G
AMAZING ADVENTURE!!!!
Such an amazing adventure!!! Not going to lie when I was given crampons, an ice axe, helmet, and harness, I was like woah…. WHAT have I signed up for….😁….. but I DID IT!!!! Nate our guide was phenomenal. He led a group of 12 to the top like a true pro. Due to some weather changes the original route was altered and we had to hike around the back of the mountain. Nate was a very knowledgeable guide and talked to us the entire way there and back. I stayed close behind him because it was my/our first glacier hike. At the top it was breathtaking. Totally worth it!!! Highly recommend this hike.
T
Incredible glacier hike experience🌟🌟
We joined the glacier hike tour on 18 July and found the experience extremely fantastic! Our Guide Georgie was super nice, patient, attentive and helpful. He was very knowledgeable and took good care of the whole group. He was very caring to encourage us to stay calm and keep on when we felt nervous in the beginning. Huge thanks to Georgie for being such a professional and helpful guide, we can’t wait to meet him again soon!
D
A definite must.
The entire experience was amazing. The two guides, Bea and Georgie were incredible and extremely knowledgeable. They were very patient with one person in our group that did not speak any English, and helped them along the way without disrupting the experience for anyone. Drinking fresh, running glacier water was out of this world. Great tour and highly recommended.
R
Great Experience!
So much fun! Anna and Nate were great guides and very informative. Scenery was amazing. Highly recommend!
Z
Glacier hike with Jorge
This is an amazing adventure in a beautiful location. We received fascinating information about the glacier and the experience was super fun and felt really safe.
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