Easy 3.5-Hour Small Group Glacier Hiking Tour at Solheimajokull | Meet on Location

Discover the frozen wonderland of the land of fire and ice with this small group hiking tour of the Solheimajokull glacier. Adventurers who want to experience the thrill of glacier hiking in Iceland away from tourist crowds should book this excursion today.

This small group adventure starts at the Solheimajokull parking lot near Skogar village on the South Coast of Iceland. You'll meet your experienced guide at the parking lot while enjoying a view of the massive glacier looming in the distance.

From the parking lot, you'll take a short walk on the glacial valley with your guide leading to Solheimajokull. Besides the excitement of getting close to the ice, the short walk is an excellent warm-up before your glacier adventure.

Solheimajokull is an outlet glacier of Iceland's fourth largest ice cap, the mighty Myrdalsjokull glacier. Solheimajokull glacier spans five miles (eight kilometers) and features diverse landscapes unique to Icelandic glaciers. Its proximity to Reykjavik, the Icelandic capital, make it an ideal location for short glacier expeditions.

A breathtaking expanse of rugged scenery welcomes you as soon as you step on the ice. While taking in the icy wilderness of Solheimajokull glacier, your guide will assist you in suiting up with the glacier equipment. You'll get a helmet, an ice axe, harnesses, and crampons as part of the tour price.

If it's your first glacier hiking experience, fret not, as this activity is not demanding. Your English-speaking guide can also demonstrate how to navigate the ice safely and assist you during your two hours on the glacier. This tour accommodates a maximum of six participants, so you can set the pace of the hike based on your comfort and skills.

Once ready, your thrilling journey atop the beautiful glacier kickstarts. Feel the excitement of hearing and feeling the ice cracking underneath your feet as you step on it with the crampons. 

Otherworldly formations such as crevasses, ice walls, and ridges crisscross the terrain of the Solheimajokull ice cap. These natural wonders are exhilarating to see up close, especially with their vivid colorations.

As you safely navigate the icy wilderness, the guide will tell you interesting facts and local stories about Solheimajokull and Myrdalsjokull glaciers. At any point during the trip, you can also ask them questions about the landscapes you see around you.

To complete your Icelandic trip, don't forget to snap some landscape and action photos. Conquering a glacier is a rare feat that not many people have the opportunity to do.

Your glacier hiking experience ends as you walk back to the parking lot. From here, you can drive back to Reykjavik or explore other sites on the South Coast. However, this tour package does not include additional activities and transfers to the Icelandic capital.

Experience walking over the diverse terrain of an Icelandic ice cap on this glacier hiking of the Solheimajokull glacier. Check availability now by choosing a date.