Description
Summary
Description
Take part in a small-group glacier hike on Solheimajokull and walk on one of Iceland’s most accessible glaciers with an expert local guide. This Solheimajokull hike is ideal for active travelers and adventurous groups who want a safe, hands-on glacier experience with no prior experience required.
Glacier hiking in a limited-size group with an experienced guide allows for close supervision and clear instructions throughout the tour. This makes this 3-hour Solheimajokull Glacier hike accessible even for those with no prior glacier hiking experience, while keeping it safe and comfortable on the ice.
Solheimajokull is an outlet glacier of Myrdalsjokull Ice Cap. It's considered one of the best places in Iceland for a glacier hike because it’s easy to access from the South Coast and has varied ice features within a relatively short hike.
The glacier has wide, stable sections, visible crevasses, and changing ice formations. This allows guides to create safe routes that work well for both first-time and experienced hikers.
Your glacier hike begins at the Solheimajokull parking lot. The surrounding landscape of ice, rock, and ridges sets the scene before the hike begins.
You’ll then meet your guide for a short introduction and safety briefing. The guide also hands out to each participant glacier gear, including crampons and a helmet, which are included as part of the experience. Once everyone is ready, the group heads toward the ice to prepare for the hike.
Soon, the edge of Solheimajokull comes into view. The surface shows clear signs of how the glacier slowly shifts and changes over time, with cracks, ridges, and layers shaped by repeated freezing and melting.
Once on the glacier, the Solheimajokull hike continues at a steady pace across firm ice and snow. The feeling underfoot is solid but uneven, and the sound of ice shifting in the distance adds to the experience.
Along the way, the guide points out crevasses, ice formations, and areas where volcanic ash contrasts sharply with the blue and white ice.
The route changes with the season and glacier conditions, which means no two Solheimajokull hikes are the same. The small group size allows time to pause, take photos, and focus on safe footing while moving deeper into the glacier landscape.
After exploring the ice, the glacier hike on Solheimajokull gradually makes its way back toward the edge. The tour ends back at the parking area, leaving you with a close-up understanding of one of Iceland’s most accessible and dynamic glaciers.
Experience a small-group glacier hike on Solheimajokull and see one of Iceland’s most accessible ice landscapes with an expert guide leading the way. Check availability now by choosing a date.
