Glacier Encounter: Private Hike on Sólheimajökull
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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: 24 hours
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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Chelsea_g
Sep 26, 2024
Awesome tour - great guide! - This was an incredible tour! Heather was an awesome guide - she was very knowledgeable and really personable. We felt very safe the whole trip, and she would scout each area to make sure it was navigable before leading us through. We got to see multiple different features within the glacier, including going down into part of it and tasting the water. Heather was able to customize the hike based on our abilities as well, which allowed us to have a much more unique experience than the larger tour groups. Really recommend this tour company specifically. They are a small Icelandic business, run by people who really care!
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T4027sbcarolines
Aug 18, 2024
Amazing Ice Experience - The Glacier Hike was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Heather, was knowledgeable and made the entire trek so fun. We got to go inside the ice and are so thankful we got to experience this wonderful adventure with our 7 and 11 year old kids! Highly, highly recommend!
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Mark_b
Aug 13, 2024
This was amazing, a highlight of our visit to Iceland. Walking the glacier was an experience I’ll never forget. - This was amazing, a highlight of our visit to Iceland. Walking the glacier was an experience I’ll never forget. The tour guide was excellent, great with our small kids. We were in good hands.
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Sarac0830
Aug 12, 2024
One of the best experiences, ever! - 16 months ago when we knew we wanted to gift our families once in a lifetime experiences during our wedding weekend in Iceland, I came across a new glacier hiking company, Glacier Encounter. What I didn’t know was that when I made our booking, we were the 5th booking they had as they were starting out. I emailed back and forth with Jökull and Lucas about why we wanted to book with them and that we were celebrating our wedding and a few birthdays. They promised a celebration and holy cow did they help us spend our wedding eve in the most perfect way. We spent over 3 hours hiking as a family with the most knowledgeable and funny guide. We saw a glacial arch. We drank from a glacial stream. And some of us went into a glacial crevasse. When we got back to where we started, we were met with a champagne toast to our wedding and a lifetime of happiness. 10/10 would recommend this experience. And my (almost) husband and I look forward to doing another hike with Glacier Encounter on a future Iceland trip.
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Joannachuber
Aug 11, 2024
Great family experience - Heather was a great guide; we were doing a hike with our active 5 year old son and we managed to also go inside a canyon and have a quick peak into some glacier holes. Heather also helped our on on steeper parts and made it a great family experience. Definitely worth it!!
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Antoninaz308
Aug 4, 2024
Amazing experience with a great guide - The tour is absolutely amazing! The views are stunning. Lukas is a great guide, very professional, friendly and fun to be around. We got to explore different parts of the glacier, drink the glacier water, and look down a deep hole using the harness and the rope. Having a private guide (as opposed to being a part of the bigger group) made the experience better. Lukas made sure that we stayed safe at all times. This tour does not require any special climbing skills, but you are expected to walk around for over 3 hours, so you do get quite tired by the end. Absolutely worth it though!
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Scenic12676094112
Jul 18, 2024
Incredible! Big family with grandparents and young kids had a great time. - We had an amazing experience on our glacier hike with our guide, Lucas. He made the entire hike enjoyable and engaging. Lucas was always happy to share his extensive knowledge about the glacier, which added a lot of value to our adventure. It’s a different experience to go on a small private tour than larger tours with 20+ people. What stood out the most was his patience and helpfulness with our private group, which included young boys and an older couple. Lucas ensured that everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the hike. His attentiveness and understanding made the experience enjoyable for all of us. We highly recommend Lucas for anyone looking to have a fantastic glacier hike experience!
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Aimee_a
Jul 16, 2024
Bucket list experience with best guide - We had the most magical morning. Definitely a bucket list experience to hike on a glacier. This tour was perfect. We had fun and felt totally safe. I highly recommend this tour.
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Aimee
Jul 15, 2024
Best morning ever! Bucket list experience - Best experience ever! Thank you Jokull for being such a great guide, keeping us safe, and singing Frozen songs with us. This is the way to see the glacier for sure. I cannot recommend this tour and guide enough.
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Katiecz4210tf
Jun 21, 2024
A must do! - This was for sure a highlight of our trip! Lucas was a fantastic guide. We saw cool ice caves, drank crystal clear glacial water, and had a great time. This is a must do!
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