Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier
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Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Embark on a private guided hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier in Iceland. Explore stunning glacier formations and learn about the history of the area from expert guides.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot - Embark on a thrilling three-hour journey across the Sólheimajökull Glacier.

This exclusive tour ensures that your party or family enjoys the undivided attention of a certified glacier guide throughout the excursion. Our seasoned guides will equip you with the necessary gear and provide a comprehensive safety briefing. Once prepared, your group will venture into the glacial valley for approximately 20 minutes to reach the glacier’s brink. The tour’s private nature allows us to tailor the hiking pace to suit the comfort and fitness levels of all participants. Navigating the otherworldly terrain of Sólheimajökull may present challenges, but with our guides’ assistance, the experience promises to be enjoyable and memorable.

We supply all essential safety equipment: crampons, harnesses, helmets, and trekking poles.

Participants are advised to wear broken-in hiking boots, gloves, and layers that provide insulation and water resistance. Icelandic weather tends to be unforgiving, with wind and rain being common occurrences.

What's Included
  • Crampons, helmets, harness, hiking poles and a certified guide
Additional Information

Are you set for an expedition unlike any other?

Embark on an illustrious private glacier trek with us at Glacier Encounter, located on Iceland’s southern coastline. Our adept guides will escort you through a three-hour journey across the outlet of the Sólheimajökull glacier.

Throughout your journey, you’ll marvel at phenomenal glacier constructs, including crevasses and moulins. While these formations can be astonishing and imposing, you can count on our proficient guides to guarantee your safety and pleasure.

We hold our environment and Iceland’s rich history in high regard. Did you know that the glacier ice that flows from the Katla volcano’s peak is centuries-old, and the vicinity surrounding the glacier was first inhabited in the ninth century? Our guides are passionate about imparting their knowledge and tales, thus we welcome you to join us and enhance your Icelandic adventure.

Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökulsvegur
How to find us an the Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot: - We are not in the main building. - Look for the guide in orange jacket with the logo. - We will have two benches with sheepskin fur on them placed at the back of our vehicle.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J5753glkareny
Apr 13, 2024
Memories to last a lifetime - The glacier walk was the highlight of our Iceland trip! Not only were we in awe of the natural wonder of the glacier, but Lucas, without a doubt, made this experience so unique with his thoughtful execution of the tour. To his local knowledge, his calm, warming, and playful approach. We were in safe hands and saw parts of the glacier we never thought we would. We could not recommend Lucas and the team at Glacier Encounter enough. What a wonderful experience you have created and lasting memories for us. þakka þér kærlega, Joris & Karen
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Jet663922
Mar 25, 2024
A wonderful experience - We were doing a route with Lucas. He is an excellent guide. He took us to visit ice caves and crevasses. All perfect
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Alwinleung
Jan 14, 2024
Amazing experience with Glacier Encounters! - Amazing experience with Glacier Encounter! Our tour guide Lucas, assisted by Heather were really knowledgeable, professional and experienced. You can tell that it wasn’t simply a job but they are passionate and go the extra mile to enable us have the best experience possible. There were 10 of us so we were treated to a private tour. From the beginning, they offered us boots, gloves, even a few raincoats in case we didn’t have our own equipment (in addition to the crampon, ropes, axe etc.) They even have a bench for us to change shoes at the carpark. They were excellent instructors as well as guides with interesting facts. They suited the tour to our level and fitness. We seem to go explore additional areas where other groups don’t go which was great. It was amazing to be on the glacier with no other tour group around. Lucas even helped build a staircase in order for us to go down to a particular ice cave. Overall, it was one of our best experiences in Iceland and cannot recommend Glacier Encounter enough! (Oct 2023)
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Nicw399
Oct 30, 2023
Excellent private glacier tour with just our family of four. - The glacier encounter was one of the most memorable and unique experiences we have ever had, and a lot of fun. Our family ranged from ages 15 to 50 and was truly enjoyed by all. Our guide Jökull was very knowledgeable about the glacier, but being Icelandic we were also able to talk more generally about Iceland and its history. Being in a small private group, we considered that Jökull was able to help us explore more of the glacier and its features, such as the ice caves, and drinking whiskey out of a block of ice, than perhaps some of the larger companies operating in bigger groups. We are so pleased that we chose to do the tour and would highly recommend Glacier Encounter for such an amazing experience. Thank you Jökull.
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Maxwell_c
Oct 29, 2023
Exceeded expectation! - At first, they provided all necessary gear (e.g. hiking boots, gloves, crampons, etc.) with no extra charges, they were in good conditions that gives us confidence about the hike on a rainy day. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and taken very good care on each one of us. They are willing to bring us exploring different areas of the glacier (instead of just following the crowd), so that we can take good pictures of the glacier. They even surprised us by building stairs on the spot, and letting us to go inside an ice canyon. Overall, the tour lasted for more than 4 hours, it is really an amazing experience.
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Ricardoju8569so
Oct 26, 2023
Nice Tour - Beautiful trip and Lucas guided us well. Definitely recommended if you want to do something challenging in Iceland
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Sigueviajando1986
Sep 25, 2023
The best experience of the trip to Iceland - I did the private tour with Lucas and everything was perfect. It could have been in Spanish. On the tour I went alone and it showed me places where group tours cannot reach. We saw several caves and rappelled down an ice wall. It was an incredible day, becoming the best experience of our trip to Iceland.
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Elisasi8624uv
Sep 18, 2023
Advisable to do this route and with this great team. - 100% advisable. You live a great experience, and they are continually looking out for you. They teach you the wonders of the glacier, without putting you in danger. The team is fantastic, friendly, and they offer all the facilities, even with the language. Thank you so much Lucas! Elise.
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J9526emdanielb
Aug 23, 2023
Unbelievable glacier experience!!! - By far the most unique and amazing tour. The glacier is amazing, only topped by our guide Lucas. It is so worth doing this tour privately. Lucas took us into ice caves and had us rappel into crevasses. My wife is scared of heights, but Lucas made her feel very comfortable with his expertise and confidence. We saw some other "small group" tours out there and they basically walk around on the glacier. We did so much more than simply walk around. Lucas also was great with the history and and science behind the glacier and its formation.
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Torleifurmagnusm
Jan 5, 2024
Good stuff.. - I have bin a guide for many ears now, and I know quality when I see it. These guys are not just pretty faces, but reliable and ensure that you get a good experience and deep knowledge of glaciers.
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