Half-Day Glacier Hike to Sólheimajökull Glacier

About the Activity

What to Expect

Experience Sólheimajökull Glacier with this Half-Day Hike! Prepare for an unforgettable 2.5-hour adventure on the magnificent Sólheimajökull, an outlet glacier of Iceland’s fourth-largest ice cap, Mýrdalsjökull. Surrounded by stunning volcanic landscapes, this dynamic glacier promises breathtaking views and thrilling exploration.

Your adventure begins at the parking lot, where you will gear up with crampons, an ice axe, and a helmet. Led by a highly trained guide, you will spend approximately 1.5 hours on the ice, discovering extraordinary glacial formations, peering into mesmerizing crevasses, and even tasting pure glacier water. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about the history and geology of Iceland's glaciers, all within a safe and controlled environment.

With plenty of opportunities to capture memories, this hike offers the perfect blend of education and exhilaration. Equipped with an English-speaking certified glacier guide, you will be supported every step of the way. Do not forget your camera, as the breathtaking vistas and unique experiences await you at every turn.

Highlights

• Experience Sólheimajökull Glacier with this Half-Day Hike

• Prepare for an unforgettable 2.5-hour adventure

• Discover extraordinary glacial formations and mesmerizing crevasses

• Capture memories with breathtaking vistas and unique experiences

How to Get There

• Meeting place: at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot

Requirements

• Minimum age: 8 years

• Minimum age to participate alone: 18 years

• Physical fitness

• Not suitable for people suffering from vertigo

• Not suitable for people with serious medical conditions

• Not suitable for people with bad heart conditions

• Not recommended for people who suffer from any back problems, or had any back operations

Included Services

• Hiking equipment

Not Included

• Drinks and snacks

• Lunch

Bring Along

• Hiking boots and clothing

• Comfortable shoes and clothing

• Bottle of water

• Snacks

• Booking confirmation

Good to know

• Not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderly

• Minimum age required is 8 years

• Not accessible to wheelchairs and strollers

• No pets allowed

• You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks

• Open toe shoes not allowed

• Not suitable for pregnant women

• Not recommended for people with reduced mobility