GLACIER HIKE

Explore the frozen heart of Iceland and conquer the wild terrain of Sólheimajökull Glacier on our three hour private hike.

Traverse Iceland’s masterpiece with tailored tours and experienced guides.

Since this is a private tour, the pace of the hike is matched to everyone’s abilities and fitness levels. You will have your own certified glacier guide the entire trip, who will brief you on safety and enlighten you with facts, Icelandic History, and stories. (Maybe a few jokes.)

Like all true outdoor adventures, navigating the glacier can be challenging, but highly rewarding. Our attentive guides will ensure our guests feel secure, while encouraging them to push their limits and embrace the odyssey through Sólheimajökull. We want to deliver the moment and create an unforgettable experience.

We hope to ignite passion and admiration for outdoor adventures, that you will carry with you in all your future endeavors. (And perhaps take a nice Christmas card photo)

Key Details

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Difficulty
EASY
Time
3.5 HRS
On Ice
2.5 HRS
Equipment
INCLUDED
Min Age
5+ YEARS
Tour
PRIVATE ONLY
Fitness
BEGINNER FRIENDLY

MEETING LOCATION

   SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL

Difficulty

EASY

Time

3.5 HRS

On Ice

2.5 HRS

Equipment

INCLUDED

Min Age

5+ YEARS

Tour

PRIVATE ONLY

Fitness

BEGINNER FRIENDLY

MEETING LOCATION

   SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL

Everyone receives:

Optional Extras:

*We cannot guarantee availability of optional extras for all guests due to limited supply

Upon arrival, our guides will get your group geared up and briefed on safety measures. We then begin our trek to the glacier. Unfortunately due to receding, the distance to ice gets longer each year, but we will enjoy stunning views of the lagoon and glacial valley during the 15- 25 minute walk until we reach ice. 

After putting crampons on, we will begin trekking up the glacier. Each tour with us can vary greatly, based on the pace and desires of the group, weather and sights of interest. The glacier is alive, and is an ever changing playground that offers new structures for us to explore- such as caves, canyons, moulins and meandering streams. 

As the glacier moves and evolves, these structures can become more enchanting, or on the contrary, inaccessible. We never make promises to our guests about which features we will see, because they change day to day. Although the appearance of the glacier takes many forms from season to season, the beauty remains constant.

Near the end of the tour, we make our way down the glacier so we can arrive at the Sólheimajökull parking lot on time.

We will meet at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot and you can visit our Contact page to see the location on google maps. We typically park our small trailer in the south west corner of the parking lot. 

Please reach out to us, or check our FAQs if you need further explanation, or have questions regarding your tour.

Everyone receives:

Optional Extras:

*We cannot guarantee availability of optional extras for all guests due to limited supply

Upon arrival, our guides will get your group geared up and briefed on safety measures. We then begin our trek to the glacier. Unfortunately due to receding, the distance to ice gets longer each year, but we will enjoy stunning views of the lagoon and glacial valley during the 15- 25 minute walk until we reach ice. 

After putting crampons on, we will begin trekking up the glacier. Each tour with us can vary greatly, based on the pace and desires of the group, weather and sights of interest. The glacier is alive, and is an ever changing playground that offers new structures for us to explore- such as caves, canyons, moulins and meandering streams. 

As the glacier moves and evolves, these structures can become more enchanting, or on the contrary, inaccessible. We never make promises to our guests about which features we will see, because they change day to day. Although the appearance of the glacier takes many forms from season to season, the beauty remains constant.

Near the end of the tour, we make our way down the glacier so we can arrive at the Sólheimajökull parking lot on time.

We will meet at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot and you can visit our Contact page to see the location on google maps. We typically park our small trailer in the south west corner of the parking lot. Our trailer is black and branded with our company name and logo.

Please reach out to us, or check our FAQs if you need further explanation, or have questions regarding your tour.

Family Adventure

LOWEST MINIMUM AGE (5+) FOR GLACIER HIKES IN ICELAND SMALL SIZED MICROSPIKED PROVIDED FOR KIDS TRIP IS TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY

How far do we hike?

HIKE DISTANCE VARIES BASED ON PACE OF THE GROUP, AND LOCATIONS OF INTERESTS ON THE GLACIER THAT DAY. TOTAL DISTANCE IS USUALLY BETWEEN 5- 6.5 KM ROUND TRIP. (3- 4 MILES)

Will we see an ice cave?

DUE TO THE GLACIER CONSTANTLY MOVING AND CHANGING, WE NEVER 100% GUARANTEE VISITING
AN ICE CAVE. IF THERE IS A KNOWN CAVE ON THE DAY OF YOUR HIKE, WE WOULD LOVE TO SHOW YOU. OUR GUIDES WILL ASSESS THE STRUCTURE TO ENSURE SAFETY.

Year Round Tours

WE WILL BE HERE FOR YOUR TRIP. WE RUN TOURS DAILY
THROUGHOUT EACH SEASON, WEATHER PERMITTING.

Testimonials

What Our Guests Are Saying

"Our trip to Iceland wouldn’t have been the same without this experience—it truly made our entire vacation unforgettable. The tour was absolutely incredible. We hiked across a glacier, descended into crevasses and ice caves, rappelled, climbed, and more. Every moment felt like an adventure. Our guide, Jökull, was hands down the best guide we had in Iceland. He was funny, patient, encouraging, and thoughtful—just an all-around great guy. I can’t recommend him enough. If you’re on the fence, go for it. It’s 100% worth it."
-Trevor MieleGuest
-Trevor Miele
“We had the most wonderful adventure, beyond anything we imagined. Our guide was amazing, well versed in the glacier and very knowledgeable. We had lofty goals and he was willing and eager to support us in making them happen! He was very patient and friendly. This was truly an experience we will never forget. We’d highly recommend!”
-Sarah FerrinGuest
-Sarah Ferrin
“Undoubtedly one of the most amazing adventures we have done. There are no words to describe what we saw and experienced. Heather took the time to educate us, answer all of our questions and created a fun experience. Her knowledge and expertise helped us feel at ease. I would highly suggest this company for your next Iceland this to do.”
-Dawn WaldmanGuest
-Dawn Waldman
"This was THE Icelandic experience we were looking for. Easily the highlight of our trip. Heather was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who perfectly tailored our private tour to our interests and abilities, making it feel adventurous and completely safe at the same time. So many instagramable moments, great conversation along the way and a few surprises made for a perfect afternoon adventure. Already recommended this company to friends visiting in September."
-Shandon YoungclausGuest
-Shandon Youngclaus
“These guys are fantastic. Personable, knowledgeable, and ready to adapt the tour experience to the level of our not-so-in-shape crew of 5 with an older grandparent and kids, keeping us all very safe and entertained during this amazing experience, which included 2 ephemeral cave crawls. Well worth the small additional cost over a larger group trip.”
-Rachel SummersGuest
-Rachel Summers
“A fantastic experience! Our family had a great time exploring Sólheimajökull. Our guide, Jökull, is incredibly knowledgeable, skilled, and funny. He engaged and inspired our entire family including two teenagers. I was so impressed with his ability to quickly identify our abilities and tailor a completely unique experience just for us, including helping those of us who were a little more timid be safe and brave. This allowed us to see and do things on the glacier that no other tour was doing. It truly was a "once in a lifetime" experience for every member of our family.!”
-Tiffany SchubertGuest
-Tiffany Schubert
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