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Small Group Glacier Experience from Solheimajokull Glacier

Name: Small Group Glacier Experience from Solheimajokull Glacier
Brand: Arctic Adventures
SKU: 5590P32
Price: 98.93 USD
Rating: 5.0 (422 reviews)

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Take an unforgettable walk on pure ice on this guided glacier hike experience on Sólheimajökull in south Iceland. Accompanied by a professional guide, set off from the foot of Sólheimajökull, a frozen tongue of solid ice, and thrill at the experience of walking across the frozen valley. Put on your crampons and discover natural ice formations, crevasses, shafts and ridges as you learn about the formation and history of this frozen wonderland.

Guided hike experience on Sólheimajökull glacier in south Iceland
All essential glacier walking equipment supplied
Hear about the glacier’s formation from an experienced guide
Put on crampons and explore this beautiful frozen tongue of ice
Suitable for all ages and no experience necessary
Walk around ice sculptures, crevasses, moulins and other natural formations

What's Included

Small group guarantee
Guided glacier hiking tour on Solheimajokull Glacier
Certified glacier guide
All necessary glacier gear needed

Pick up from Reykjavik
Hiking shoes and waterproof gear (can be rented for a small fee)
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arctic Adventures - Glacier Guides (Sólheimajökull Base)
GJHJ+X34, 871 Parking, Iceland
Departure Point: Parking lot by Solheimajokull Cafe Address: GPS 63°31’00.48″N, 19°22’00.12W(WGS84)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please note that this tour departs from Solheimajokull Cafe. Distance from Reykjavík appoximately 164 km/101 mi
This tour is a small group experience limited to 15 participants per guide to ensure a more personalized experience
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35.
This tour is operated all year round

You spend approximately 1-1.5 hour on the ice
The tour is rated as easy so no prior experience is needed
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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Featured review

noratexplora

We had the pleasure to go on a super exciting tour with our guide, Maria. She was always attentive and patient with everyone so even if you had some fears or issues, you were in good hands. I highly recommend the tour as it is something you would not be able to do in other countries.

Reviews

5.0

422 reviews

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The most amazing activity in Iceland

Nouhad_I, Apr 2024

Literally the best activity done in Iceland! Our guide Daniel was super amazing, he helped us overcome our fears from the glacier hike and made us enjoy the experience to the max! Can’t explain how magical it felt to be on top of this glacier and how satisfying the whole hike is! Definitely recommended!!

Must see

jsaccamano, Apr 2024

Our tour guide was the best, he kept it informational and funny at the same time. Plus an unbelievable sight.

Amazing

Stephen_M, Mar 2024

What an amazing experience, would highly recommend. Very professional, our guide who was from Spain was great, very knowledgeable and kept safety as the paramount throughout. We would definitely book again. If you get the chance book this trip!!

It was great to see a...

Sandy_O, Mar 2024

It was great to see a glacier up close and personal. The guide was very informative and helpful. A great way to experience Iceland!

Fun to do with kiddos

Seth_D, Nov 2023

Kira was great! Despite a very windy day she did a great job keeping us safe and making the climb fun for our kids. We even got to try climbing a small wall a bit which was a highlight! All in all it was a lot of fun and a great family experience we won’t forget.

Solheimajokull Glacier Hike

Elizabeth_K, Oct 2023

Nice hike, and a good chance to see the Solheimajokull Glacier. The ice picks were definitely more for show than anything, but the staff did an excellent job showing how to properly use crampons and the harness. My tour guide was also very knowledgeable about the glacier, and glacier hiking in general, and offered a lot of great information.

Best excursions in Iceland 🇮🇸

May_B, Sep 2023

It was awesome experience and we love our tour guide Gaby is very helpful and knowledgeable. She explained everything

Ice Cave Tour

Divina_C, Sep 2023

A unique ice cave experience. Great tour we had, our guide is great giving us lots of information and fun to be with! Highly recommended!

Fun, easy, informative

Karen_F, Aug 2023

It is an easy outing Our guide, Simon, was very informative We we’re able to drink fresh glacier water Very memorable

Must do tour!

Kate_D, Aug 2023

Our lovely guide Marcus, shared lots of interesting information as we walked on the glacier. A very knowledgable and attentive guide! He really took his time so the tour did not feel rushed at all. Safety equipment provided and careful Guidance given about where to walk or not walk. I really appreciated the company rescheduling our trip as I had injured my knee and was unable to attend at thee booked day and time. So pleased we were able to reschedule as this is an amazing experience. Definitely worth doing. Thank you Arctic Adventures!!

Not a small group experience

Hilde_V, Jul 2023

Being received, equipped and explained the arrangements together with more than 50 people, mostly waiting, in pouring rain, was anything but a small group experience. Weather is what it is and the guide did her best to show the glacier, but the actual glacier hike was disappointingly short. So the trip is suited for those not used to hiking, snow or ice at all. And although the actual group per guide is about 15, the whole thing is quite crowded so ‘small group’ is misleading marketing in our view.

Poor organisation, overall would not recommend

Ellen_F, Jul 2023

We were very sceptical about booking this excursion haven seen some negative reviews however glacier walking was something we really wanted to do and so took the risk. Unfortunately the excursion wasn’t great and wished we’d listened to the negative reviews. Advert describes small groups guarantee, which arguably they did split you off into groups of 15 but that was after you spent 1hour 30mins with a total of 60 people getting helmets, harnesses etc fitted and waiting for folk to rent appropriate gear (so even if 15 of you had appropriate gear, they wouldn’t send you off as the first group, you had to wait for all 60) There also appeared to be a lack of safety concern as when handed a medical disclosure and next of kin form, which had already been signed by 60 other folk (in the rain) all the emergency contact details had been rained off the forms for everyone I.e the operator was essentially handed back a blank form with no details. We then spent approx 15mins walking towards the glacier before stopping for a further 20mins to get crampons fitted (so already 2hours & 5mins of our 3 hour trip gone) we then proceeded up to the ice at 1625 (haven met at the start point at 1415 & due back at the start point at 1700) which was exciting however after 20mins had to turn around as we were approaching the 3hour trip mark (despite advert saying you’d get to spend 60-90mins on the ice)…we only got 30mins on the ice, which included a 10min walk up the ice, 10min photo op and then a 10min walk back down. Overall really disappointing trip. We requested a partial refund from the operator however this was declined as the trip went exactly to plan.

Best hike

Stephanie_G, Jul 2023

I truly enjoyed this hike it was unique and so much fun. They provided the best experience and always made to keep everyone safe.

Emmy was terrific. She...

Satyen_G, Jul 2023

Emmy was terrific. She was very enthusiastic about the glacier walk and the outdoors in general and her enthusiastic spilled over to all of us. She was also very informative and helpful throughout the trip

Amazing

Kat_P, Jul 2023

The hike was spectacular. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a wealth of information about the composition of the glacier while keeping the excursion fun and entertaining.

It was out of our comfort...

Trudy_B, Jun 2023

It was out of our comfort zone but the guides were amazing , walking up tot he glacier was an amazing experience. Kuddos to the guide and company for ending early as the winds picked up to over 70 mph, he made sure all got down safely and calmly and guided us all safely back along the beach even though it was a very difficult to even walk

A great glacier hike for beginners

Christopher_W, Jun 2023

Very well run company. The guide was very knowledgeable and quite safety conscious. My 11 year old daugher and I were both very happy with the experience and recommend it highly. I would only add that this is certainly for beginner hikers, since the hike was short and with very little elevation gain. I am an advanced hiker and next time would probably look into something more challenging.

wonderful time in glacier

Cryst_M, Jun 2023

this is the first experience for my sisters to walk in the glacier, very excited. when they finished the trail they feel very happy anmakes

Fun and informative. You will get a scenic workout.

Jennifer_H, Jun 2023

Fun and informative guide! Was definately a workout as well but our guide spaced in rests appropriately. The exercise felt great after so much driving around. Length of hike is just right for beginners like us. In my opinion you need to be in good shape with no issues to fully enjoy the hike. We are in our 40's/50's and fairly active and were able to enjoy but I could see where those less active would struggle as I know my heart rate was definitely in my high cardio range in steeper portions of climbing. Also, know that the restrooms are 300 kr to use and you need to scan card or phone to access.

Very exciting experience...

Tommy_C, May 2023

Very exciting experience n friendly tour guide. Definitely will recommend to anyone. Tour guide provided all equipment including lending gloves to participants.

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