Sólheimajökull Blue Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike: Meet on Location
About this activity
Highlights
- Guided glacier hike and ice climbing on Sólheimajökull
- Introductory ice climbing – no prior experience required
- Explore crevasses, ridges, and blue ice formations
- Small-group experience with certified glacier guide
- All glacier safety equipment included
- Meet directly at Sólheimajökull glacier parking area
Full description
Hike across crevasses, ridges, and striking blue formations while learning about glacier landscapes and their constant movement. Then climb a vertical ice wall with expert instruction and safety support. No prior ice climbing experience is required. This small-group tour is ideal for active travelers looking for a hands-on glacier experience in South Iceland.
Included / Excluded
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- Guided glacier hiking experience
- Ice climbing instruction and supervision
- Crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe
- All required safety equipment
- Transportation to/from Sólheimajökull
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof clothing and hiking boots (available for rent)
Meeting point
Start Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, 221, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is suitable for individuals in good health; prior glacier hiking experience is not required.
- Minimum age for participants is 14 years old.
- Duration: approx. 4.5–5 hours
- Difficulty level: Moderate to challenging; good physical fitness required
- Minimum shoe size: EU 35
- Meet on location at Sólheimajökull Glacier Parking Area
- Operates in most weather conditions
- Instant confirmation and mobile ticket accepted
Know before you go
- Wear warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy hiking boots with ankle support.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning ice formations and landscapes.
- Arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
I had the absolute BEST TIME going on the Katla Ice Cave tour!! One of my best experiences. The ice cave and all the views around it were STUNNING. I was amazed by what I was seeing. 110% recommend booking this tour!! Also, shout out to our tour guide Arny! Thank you!
We just completed the 7-day tour and it was incredible! For the 6-day portion of the tour, Maggie was the BEST tour guide! She shared interesting facts about Iceland, sprinkled in with great humor. She kept the tour group running on time and gave clear instructions about appropriate attire for each attraction (for example, when to wear waterproof clothes). She also made sure we had the appropriate amount of time for each attraction; of course there was a stop or two that we wish we had more time to explore, but that is the nature of doing a country-wide tour. Overall, Maggie was the MVP and we will miss her dearly! The hotels were nice, and the dinner and breakfast selections were quite broad; they always included at least one vegetarian option. Some hotels even had hot tubs which were an added bonus. The Wilderness Center was by far our favorite hotel! There was an instance of miscommunication from Arctic Adventures (not at all Maggie’s fault), namely clarity on how to book the lagoon visit for an extra fee. It was easily resolved with a brief phone call but we wish there was clearer communication from Arctic before the tour began. The 7th day included some folks from the 6-day tour and some folks doing just a tour for that day. We had a different guide, Bruno, who was also great. The 7th day does feel a bit disconnected from the previous 6, but we would still recommend doing it because the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a beautiful way to end a country-wide tour of Iceland. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. We found the price to be worth the experience, especially with a guide like Maggie!