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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike
Badge of ExcellenceVík, Iceland
From $107.31
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
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- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Spend a half day hiking around southern Iceland's Sólheimajökull glacier with a small group on this tour. Follow your hiking guide over the rugged terrain and learn about the glacial formation as you walk. All necessary equipment included.
- Half-day hike on Sólheimajökull glacier
- All necessary equipment included
- Small group ensures personalized attention
- Learn about southern Iceland's flora and fauna
What's Included
- Certified Glacier Guide
- All the Necessary Glacier Equipment: Crampons, Helmets, Harness, and Ice Axe
- Small Group (12 Participants Max)
- Hiking boots (available for rent)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- Food and drinks
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
- Tröll Expeditions SolheimajokullSólheimajökulsvegur, 871 Vík, Iceland
We will see you at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time at our trailer marked Troll Expeditions. You can look up on Google Maps "Tröll Expeditions Sólheimajökull" to find the exact location.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Dressed appropriately for the cold, and wearing hiking boots, meet your guide and small group in Sólheimajökull parking lot at your scheduled time.
After a brisk walk, arrive on the glacier and take in the sight of the millennia-old blue ice while your guide sets you up with all necessary equipment. Led by your experienced guide, embark upon the walk of a lifetime across the compacted ice. Your guide adjusts the pace and level of difficulty according to the needs and abilities of the group. Relax, knowing you are in careful hands, as your guide explains all about the formation of the glacier and how it is changing.
Take the time to soak up the eerie quietness and sense of isolation as you stand atop the glacier tongue. On a clear day, admire the view of the ice cap-covered volcano Eyjafjallajökull, which famously brought European air traffic to a halt when it erupted in 2010.
After a brisk walk, arrive on the glacier and take in the sight of the millennia-old blue ice while your guide sets you up with all necessary equipment. Led by your experienced guide, embark upon the walk of a lifetime across the compacted ice. Your guide adjusts the pace and level of difficulty according to the needs and abilities of the group. Relax, knowing you are in careful hands, as your guide explains all about the formation of the glacier and how it is changing.
Take the time to soak up the eerie quietness and sense of isolation as you stand atop the glacier tongue. On a clear day, admire the view of the ice cap-covered volcano Eyjafjallajökull, which famously brought European air traffic to a halt when it erupted in 2010.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Good hiking shoes are necessary
- Please be at the starting location 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Traveler Tips
No climbing is necessary using harnesses or pick axes, just basic crampons, hiking boots, and a pick axe to help as a walking stick.
Reviews
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Definitely go, just not with Troll Excursions!
Matthew_F, Mar 2023
Great experience but absolutely do NOT recommend Tröll Excursions. We paid for a 3 hour trip and were there and back in less than 2 hours. When we questioned this we were met with a rude and patronising guide, even though other groups spent twice as long on the glacier as we did. Book with someone else!
Awestruck
Alistair_Y, Feb 2023
The experience was amazing. Totally eye opening first hand experience of climate change. A definite must if in Iceland.
Amazing experience!
lois_d, Feb 2023
An amazing experience!! The guide was brilliant - really calm, helpful, knowledgeable and safe. The glacier is like nothing I’ve ever seen! Highly recommend this is top of your list of activities in Iceland :)
Great experience
Emily_H, Nov 2022
Great experience, really informative and enjoyable hike! We even got to go down into an ice cave, and the guide was really helpful.
Great day
Julie_L, Sep 2022
My friend and I had a great time hiking the glacier with Katerina! Luckily the rain held off and we enjoyed the view from atop the glacier.
Drinking water from glacier
Igor_Z, Sep 2022
It was verry nice expirience. We could drink a water on the glacier. Amaising nature and perfect guiding girl Katarina. Recomend for everybody who come to visita Island
Challenging and worth it
Wayne_R, Sep 2022
Physically challenging but worth the effort. Blue ice, volcanic ash, caverns and crevices. Our guide, Kevin was very helpful.
I grew up on a farm in the Us carved out by glaciers. Seeing is understanding.
Great hike, unique experience. Definitely would do again.
Dwight_P, Sep 2022
Our guide was amazing! Lots of knowledge about the glacier and answered all of our questions. Very friendly.
Only advice is that the trail is more challenging than a typical hike. Eat a good breakfast and bring lots of water.
10 out of 10 in terms of enjoyment
We had a great experience...
Anjali_K, Aug 2022
We had a great experience with an amazing guide. I forgot is name but he and his fiancé were amazing!!
Awesome!
Shane_L, Aug 2022
Great outdoor experience. Hang was an excellent guide and this was a well -organized tour. Loved every minute!
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