An easy, family-friendly glacier walk that features the icy wonderland of Sólheimajökull, the closest glacier to Reykjavík. Safe and entertaining experience with Iceland's highest certified guides.
Tour code: AG101
Embark on a captivating and easy glacier walk on Sólheimajökull glacier, led by our most certified and experienced glacier guides. Trained extensively with the highest glacier guiding qualifications, they'll navigate you safely through this icy tableau of vibrant glacier shades, from pristine white and ethereal blue to crystal clear.
Our guides, also members of local search and rescue teams and passionate about the environment, will transport you to exclusive areas of the glacier, a privilege only a few enjoy. You will be equipped with all the necessary safety gear, to ensure your safety on the glacier while minimizing our environmental impact.
As you traverse this frosty marvel, you'll witness deep crevasses, water cauldrons, and more spectacular features. The Icelandic Mountain Guides will enrich your experience with their deep understanding of Icelandic glaciers, volcanoes, and mountains, making your glacier walk a memorable learning journey.
Our small group sizes promise an intimate and enriching experience, while our glacier trucks maximise your time on the glacier. This Sólheimajökull glacier walk isn't just an adventure but a respectful homage to nature, offering plentiful photo opportunities amidst awe-inspiring landscapes. Experience an Icelandic glacier like never before with us.
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Sólheimajökull Base Camp
Up to 15 per guide
English
1 - 1.5 hrs
Easy
Accessible to all people in good health.
All-year
~ 3 hrs
10 yrs
We only have the best to say regarding our experience with Icelandic Mountain Guides. We were doing some filming in Iceland and were accompanied on Sólheimajökull glacier by Kari who was the perfect guide for us. Sia in the office was also a dream to deal with and we were so pleased with the whole experience. Highly recommend!
We did a glacier hike today at Sólheimajökull as a small group with Michal as our guide. It was an incredible experience. Michal was a fantastic guide - informative, funny and made the safety of our group a priority. We were not sure what to expect when we arrived but this was far better than anything we could of imagined! Highly recommend a tour with Icelandic Mountain Guides you will not be disappointed!
What can I say....absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Jamie and the excellent team of guides gave us a trip of a lifetime....ice caves, peering into the deep abyss of a crevasse, walking on the glacier plateau of the Sólheimajökull glacier....great guide...so knowledgable and entertaining. This trip should be on everyone’s bucket list! This company will not disappoint!
After meeting your certified glacier guide at our Sólheimajökull Base Camp, by Sólheimajökull glacier, you will be fitted with the appropriate gear (crampons, ice axe and harness). You will hear a short safety briefing and then head off for your Glacier Walk.
Your guide will lead you around a landscape full of colourful ice and crevasses. Following the walk, you will head back to the original meeting point in the parking lot.
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).
From time to time we send updates about new routes
We always recommend to book as soon as you are ready especially if you have a strict travel schedule or a large group. It is easy to change or cancel 24 hours before departure by emailing us ([email protected]). Tours can also be purchased the day of as long as there are spaces available.
There are no official addresses on our meeting points but you can see directions and GPS points if you click the map above.
Before we head to the glacier for the tour we need to get everyone fitted with the equipment, crampons and harnesses. The crampons need to be adjusted to each persons shoe size so it is important that people arrive 20 minutes before so everyone is ready at the departure time.
