Icelandic Mountain Guides
From Sólheimajökull

Glacier Exploration

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

Glacier Hiking Adventure On Sólheimajökull

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.

Tour Overview

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

    Moderate Difficulty

    Accessible to all those in good health, who are doing some sport regularly and who are used to all-terrain walks. 2-6 hours walking per day, without much carrying.

  • Availability

    All-year

  • Duration

    3 - 3.5 hrs

  • Meeting Point

    Sólheimajökull Base Camp

  • Group Size

    Up to 15 per guide

  • On the ice

    2 - 2.5 hrs

  • 10

    Minimum age

    10 yrs and a minimum shoe size of European 34 (U.S. - 2.5)

  • Language

    English

Customer Reviews

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.
Joseph, USA — 2017-07-23

Tour Highlights

Putting on Crampons

Walking on Ice with Crampons

Sólheimajökull

Ice Formations

Included

  • Experienced and qualified guide
  • Glacier gear
  • Safety equipment
  • Tea, coffee, water and access to restrooms at Sólheimajökull base

Not Included

  • Rain gear
  • Hiking boots
  • Warm clothing

Optional Extras

  • Rain gear (jacket or pants)
  • Hiking boots

Practical Information