Meet us at Sólheimajökull on the South Coast of Iceland for a Glacier Walk tour filled with exploration and adventure. Learn about the features of the glacier from your expert guide and capture memories that will last a lifetime.
Tour code: AG102
On this fun, safe, and easy to moderate glacier hiking tour, you get to explore the wonderland of ice sculptures, water cauldrons, ridges, and deep crevasses on the breathtaking Sólheimajökull glacier. While enjoying all the features of the glacier and its spectacular surroundings, you will learn more about the behavior of glaciers and their impact on nature. No technical skills are required for the tour. Your experienced glacier guide will teach you how to use basic glacier equipment that we provide for all Glacier Walk tours, such as crampons and an ice axe. The unique experience of a Glacier Hike on one of the many retreating glaciers of the world is sure to leave lasting memories.
The Sólheimajökull glacier outlet extends from the great Mýrdalsjökull glacier, down to the sandy plains of the Icelandic south coast. The spectacular surroundings are marked by rugged and majestic rock formations thoroughly shaped by the glacier.
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Sólheimajökull Base Camp
Up to 15 per guide
2 - 2.5 hrs
European 34 (U.S. - 2.5)
English
Moderate
Accessible to all those in good health, who are doing some sport regularly, and who are used to all-terrain walks. 4-6 hours walk per day, without much carrying.
June - Sept
4 hours
10 yrs
We took the 2-hour Glacier Walk with Icelandic Mountain Guides at Sólheimajokull. We were in a group of about 10 people with one guide. The walk was spectacular --- ice and scenery. Lots of great photo ops.
Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and safe. The tour was well organized. We all meet the tour operating out of van in the parking lot. They provided all the gear we needed. They have boots if yours won't fit the crampons well, or if you don't have hiking boots.
We learned a great deal about the glacier. We loved the sights. We got a good workout.
Your adventure begins when you meet your professional glacier guide at our Sólheimajökull Base Camp along the South Coast of Iceland.
Your guide will provide you with the necessary gear for the Glacier Walk, including a harness, crampons and a harness.
Following a quick safety briefing, you set off to the glacier. After 2 hours of exploring magnificent ice formations, you will head back to the original meeting point.
Driving time
From Reykjavík: 2.5 hrs
From Vík: 45 min
GPS point for Sólheimajökull
N 63.532833
W 19.369675
From the West (Reykjavík)
6 km (3.7 mi) after Skógar you turn left (just after the bridge) onto road 221 and then follow road 221 for about 5 km (3 mi) to the Sólheimajökull parking area. (Expected 20 - 30 min for this part).
From the East (Vík)
3 km (1.9 mi) after you pass road 222, you turn right (just before the bridge) onto road 221 (gravel road) and then follow road 221 for about 5 km to the Sólheimajökull parking area. (Expected 20 - 30 min. for this part).
Yes I would like to go get the tour info sheet, and receive information about Hiking and Trekking tours in Iceland.
Sólheimajökull is in the south and is closer to Reykjavik, Skaftafell is in the south east and much farther away. The tours we offer on both locations are very similar, only operated on different glaciers so you can choose the one that best fits your travel schedule.
