Private Glacier Hike on Solheimajokull with Meeting Point at the Glacier

Experience the raw beauty of Iceland’s South Coast on a 3-hour guided glacier hike across Solheimajokull. Surrounded by volcanic ash and blue ice, you’ll walk across one of Iceland’s most striking natural wonders, far from the crowds.

This tour is for travelers who want a safe, hands-on glacier experience without leaving the South Coast. With expert guides, you’ll explore crevasses, ridges, and ash-covered ice on Solheimajokull Glacier.

The tour begins at the Solheimajokull glacier parking lot, just off the Ring Road between Skogar and Vik. This accessible meeting point makes it easy for travelers exploring Iceland’s South Coast to join without needing a transfer from Reykjavik.

After checking in, you’ll meet your certified glacier guide and gear up with crampons, a helmet, and a harness. Everything you need for the hike is included, so all you have to bring are sturdy boots and warm layers.

Once everyone is ready, your guide will lead a short walk to the glacier’s edge, where your Solheimajokull hike begins. As you set out across the ice, you'll pass deep cracks, rolling ice formations, and vertical shafts shaped by rushing meltwater. These striking features highlight how the glacier shifts and transforms with time.

Learn how glaciers develop, how they move, and how Solheimajokull is shaped by weather, temperature, and volcanic activity beneath the ice.

The pace and route are adjusted based on your group's ability and glacier conditions to ensure a safe experience. Along the way, your guide will share facts about Solheimajokull’s connection to Myrdalsjokull Ice Cap and the role of the Katla Volcano beneath the ice.

Several stops are included to take photos of crevasses, ice ridges, and ash patterns across the glacier. These moments also give the guide a chance to point out visible changes caused by recent weather or melting.

The entire experience lasts approximately three hours, including gearing up and hiking time. This is an active but accessible tour, suited for most fitness levels and families with children as young as eight years old.

Glacier conditions can change quickly, and while the tour runs in most weather, there may be rare cases where the route is adjusted or rescheduled to keep the experience safe.

Explore Iceland’s frozen wilderness on this private Solheimajokull glacier hike. Check availability now by choosing a date.