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You cannot access the glacier ice without a guide. Compare top-rated guided hikes, ice climbing sessions, and kayaking excursions on the meltwater lagoon.
Best valueExperience Iceland’s icy wilderness on this small-group, beginner-friendly glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Feel the ice crunch under your crampons and discover hidden...
Most bookedGlacier Discovery is the most popular glacier hike for a reason—it offers an unforgettable chance to explore the spectacular Solheimajokull Glacier safely and up close,...
Top ratedThis tour offers a rare chance to kayak among icebergs on a glacier lagoon—away from the crowds and deep in Icelandic nature. No experience needed, just a sense of...
Our company prides itself on providing unique and intimate experiences for our clients, and this tour is no exception. We limit our group size to a maximum of four...
From$368per person
Best for: intimate, personalized glacier exploration
Explore the stunning Sólheimajökull Glacier on a thrilling hike that includes a visit to a newly discovered blue ice cave. This 3,5-hour guided adventure begins at the...
Small groupGrab your hiking boots and get ready, because you’re going to hike and climb the Sólheimajökull glacier in Southern Iceland! This is a comprehensive glacier tour, where...
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| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| small group glacier hike | 4 h | $104 | Compare | 4.8 (577) | beginners and budget-conscious travelers |
| glacier hike adventure | 3 h 30 min | $104 | Compare | 4.9 (904) | first-time glacier hikers |
| glacier lagoon kayaking | 2 h 30 min | $170 | Compare | 5.0 (463) | nature lovers seeking tranquility |
| private glacier adventure | 4 h 30 min | $368 | Compare | 5.0 (90) | intimate, personalized glacier exploration |
| ice cave and walk | 3 h 30 min | $196 | Compare | 5.0 (4) | adventurers wanting ice caves |
| ice climbing and walk | 4 h | $231 | Compare | 4.9 (135) | thrill-seekers and active adventurers |
Yes. You must never walk onto the glacier ice without a certified guide. Guides provide specialized equipment like crampons and know how to avoid hidden crevasses and moulins.
Yes, you can visit the base area and walk to the lagoon viewpoint for free. However, any activity on the actual ice requires booking a guided tour.
Operators typically require children to be at least 8 years old. They must also have a minimum shoe size of EUR 34/35 so that the safety crampons fit securely on their boots.
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90 reviews of the private glacier adventure on Viator
This was an incredible hike on a glacier with amazing scenery. It is definitely a moderate hike, but certainly not a problem for anyone on the hike. Our tour guide Pietre was fantastic with an incredible amount of knowledge about glaciers and great stories about hiking glaciers. This was one of our favorite activities on our trip.
This is a fun experience and moderately strenuous. I am 58 and exercise, so it wasn't too bad. My 27 year old son had no problems. The guide Daniel was great very funny but knowledgeable. Lots of time on the ice. Views were amazing. Highly recommended.
I really really want to thank Óskar Magnús Harďarsson … I really felt very safe under his watch … he was also very intelligent and shared many interesting bits of knowledge around glaciers … All together an amazing experience … Thank you Oskar!
