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Join a glacier hike and ice climbing tour on Solheimajokull Glacier and step onto one of Iceland’s most impressive natural wonders. With crampons on your boots and an ice axe in hand, you’ll walk across textured ice, climb frozen walls, and take in the glacier’s ever-changing surface.
This small-group glacier hiking tour is a fun, active break from your South Coast drive. Certified guides make sure everyone feels confident on the ice, adjusting the tour to suit both beginners and more experienced hikers.
Your journey begins at the Solheimajokull glacier parking area, about 102 miles (165 kilometers) from Reykjavik. If you’re driving from the capital, you can take this opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery along Iceland’s South Coast, including waterfalls, black sand beaches, and dramatic cliffs.
Once you arrive, you’ll be fitted with all essential glacier gear, including crampons, helmets, ice axes, harnesses, and safety lines. Before heading out on the ice, your certified guide will provide a full safety briefing and basic training to prepare you for your Solheimajokull adventure.
Solheimajokull Glacier is an outlet of Myrdalsjokull, Iceland’s fourth-largest glacier, and lies next to Katla, one of the country’s most powerful volcanoes. In summer, a small glacier lagoon forms at its base, creating a striking contrast between ice and water.
Over the next three hours, you’ll explore a frozen world filled with deep crevasses, sharp ridges, blue ice formations, and even ice caves, depending on conditions. The surface of the glacier is constantly changing, making every hike unique. As the glacier is always in motion, you might even hear it creak and crack beneath your feet.
Next comes the highlight: ice climbing. With your fellow adventurers, you’ll scale a wall of ice using crampons and an ice axe. Your expert guide will be there every step of the way, offering tips and ensuring your safety.
Along the way, your guide will share insights into Iceland’s glaciers, climate change, and nearby volcanic systems, enriching your experience with local knowledge. With a small group size and a maximum guide-to-hiker ratio of 1:8, you'll enjoy personalized attention throughout the experience.
After your adventure, you’ll return to the parking area with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from one of Iceland’s most iconic glaciers.
Whether you’re visiting in summer or winter, this year-round Solheimajokull glacier hike and ice climbing tour in Iceland offers a perfect mix of adventure, education, and epic views, led by professional, experienced guides.
Take the first step toward an unforgettable South Coast glacier adventure! Check availability now to reserve your spot.
