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Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls & Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike with Ice Climbing
Pickup included · 11 hours
Reykjavík
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32.990 ISK
Sólheimajökull: Easy Glacier Hike – Small-Group, 3 Hours
Step onto the ancient ice of Sólheimajökull glacier on this easy, small-group hike in South Iceland. A certified guide leads you across crevasses, ice ridges, and volcanic ash fields in just 3 hours. Rated 2/5 difficulty — suitable for most fitness levels.
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Starts From
- Parking
- Pickup
- No pickup
- Minimum age
- 8+
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- All year
- Passengers
- Min 1
- Travel method
- Self-Drive
About this experience
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Lace up your crampons and walk onto one of Iceland's most accessible glaciers on this easy small-group hike at Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of the mighty Mýrdalsjökull ice cap in South Iceland. Rated 2 out of 5 for difficulty, this 3-hour adventure is designed for participants of most fitness levels and ages from 8 years upward.
Your tour begins with a safety and equipment briefing led by a certified glacier guide. You then walk a short distance across pitch-black volcanic ash and sand toward the glacier tongue, passing through the valley that Sólheimajökull itself occupied only decades ago — a vivid, on-the-ground illustration of how rapidly the ice is retreating.
Once on the glacier, you'll navigate a rugged, ever-changing landscape of ice ridges, deep V-shaped crevasses, and dramatic sink holes known as moulins — shafts that channel meltwater all the way down to the black sands beneath. The glacier also carries layers of volcanic ash from past eruptions, including material from the famous Eyjafjallajökull eruption of 2010, which you may be able to collect as a keepsake.
All specialist glacier gear — crampons, ice axe, and safety equipment — is included. The small-group format ensures a personal, attentive experience throughout.
Highlights
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Pickup point
Pickup or meeting details are confirmed during booking.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly do I meet for the Sólheimajökull glacier hike?↓
The meeting point is the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot, located next to the café at the glacier base. Look for the Arctic Adventures yellow school bus. No hotel pickup is provided — you drive yourself to the meeting point.
What gear do I need to bring for the glacier hike?↓
All specialist glacier equipment — crampons, ice axe, and safety gear — is included. You should wear warm, layered outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves, and a hat. Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are required and can be rented on-site for a fee.
Is this glacier hike suitable for children?↓
Yes. The minimum age is 8 years. Children must wear hiking shoes of at least EU size 35, as the glacier crampons cannot be fitted to smaller footwear. The tour is rated 2 out of 5 for difficulty, making it manageable for older children with appropriate footwear.
What shoe sizes are accepted on the glacier hike?↓
Participants must wear shoes between EU size 35 and EU size 50 in order for the glacier crampons to be fitted correctly. Hiking boots with ankle support are required and available to rent at the glacier base if needed.
Do I need prior glacier hiking experience?↓
No prior experience is necessary. The tour is rated 2 out of 5 for difficulty and is designed for beginners. Your certified glacier guide provides a full safety and equipment briefing at the start, and the pace is adjusted to suit the group throughout.
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