Vik: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing

Meet us at the Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot for an unforgettable ice adventure. This small-group tour includes an expertly guided glacier hike and optional ice climbing - no previous experience needed.

Your certified glacier guide will provide all the necessary equipment, including crampons, helmets, ice axes, and safety gear. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you’ll hike across the glacier’s stunning landscape of crevasses, ice ridges, and blue-hued formations. Along the way, you’ll learn about the glacier’s geology and dynamic nature.  You will be able to witness some breathtaking panoramic views, as well as crevasses, ridges and even an ice wall where you will have an introduction to ice climbing and will be able to experience it firsthand.

Meet on location: Please be ready at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Distance from Reykjavik approx. 164 km / 101 mi. GPS 63°31'00.48"N, 19°22'00.12W(WGS84)

Please note

Travelers should be prepared to walk approximately 3-4 km (1.8-2.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 100-150 meters. While the tour is rated as moderate and previous ice-climbing experience is not required, there is a moderate amount of walking over uneven glacier terrain.

In order to attach our specialized glacier crampons to hiking boots, guests must have a minimum shoe size of 35 EU, and the largest shoe size is 50 EU.