Sólheimajökull Easy Glacier Hike: From Reykjavik
About this activity
Highlights
- Easy glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
- Small-group tour with certified glacier guide
- Explore crevasses, moulins, and blue ice formations
- See volcanic ash layers from nearby eruptions
- All glacier safety equipment included
- Full-day South Coast tour from Reykjavík
- Visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls
- Explore Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Full description
Along the way, visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls and explore Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach near Vík. No prior experience is needed, and all glacier equipment is included, making this tour perfect for first-time glacier explorers.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Reykjavík
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- Guided glacier hiking experience
- Crampons, helmet, ice axe, and safety equipment
- Safety briefing and glacier instruction
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof clothing and hiking boots (available for rent)
- Hotel pickup outside designated Reykjavík locations
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Reykjavik, Reykjavík, Iceland
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the tour's age and fitness requirements
- Review the cancellation policy
- Book in advance to secure your spot on the tour
- Duration: approx. 11–12 hours
- Easy level; no prior experience required
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Minimum shoe size: EU 35
- Pickup from designated Reykjavík locations
- Mobile ticket accepted
- Instant confirmation
Know before you go
- Dress warmly and wear sturdy hiking boots
- Be prepared for changing weather conditions
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery
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!