Sólheimajökull Private Tour: Exciting Glacier Adventure in Small Groups
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Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot

Embark on an exciting and intimate private tour of Sólheimajökull glacier. Explore blue ice caves, climb vertical walls, and learn about the glacier’s history and geology. Limited to four people for a personalized adventure.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot - Once you’ll meet with your guide, you’ll be introduced to the activity you’ll experience shortly after.
    After checking in your guide will inspect all your boots, if they don’t match our safety standard for ice climbing, you’ll be asked to rent climbing boots at a nearby company (without proper boots, you won’t be able to climb!).
    Then it’s gear up time. You’ll be shown how to wear harness, helmet and how to walk safely holding ice axes and crampons.
    From the parking lot there is a 20 minutes walk to the front of the glacier where you’ll be introduced to crampons, how to wear them and how to walk.
    Then it’s glacier time!!
    Following a straight single line you’ll follow your guide through the terminal area of the glacier until the plateau, where your guide will find the best climbing spot according to the group fitness and experience.
    Here you’ll spend most of the glacier experience, climbing on a moulin or the wall of a crevasse.
    Once the group is satisfied with the climbing experience your guide will walk you back to the starting point where he’ll collect all the gear and check you out, after an amazing glacier adventure.
What's Included
  • Helmets
  • Crampons
  • Harnesses
  • Ice Axes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to reach the Glacier
  • Parking fee - once at the parking lot you can pay for your vehicle online: parka.is 750isk-1000isk
Additional Information

We are a company that values delivering exceptional and individualized experiences for our customers, this tour being no different. By keeping our group size to no more than four individuals, we ensure that your personal exploration is deeply enriching.

We place the utmost importance on safety, supplying first-rate gear to promote feelings of confidence and security all throughout your excursion. Our competent tour guide is a pro in glacier safety, and also carries comprehensive knowledge about the locale and can impart engaging details about the glacier’s past and geological properties.

You will get to scale to the plateau and ascend a vertical wall, moulin or crevasse.

Sólheimajökull glacier is a breathtaking location, boasting blue ice caverns, crevasses, and dramatic, alien-like scenery.

Our Glacier Adventure tour gives you the opportunity to come face to face with this magnificent glacier’s allure.

Location
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökulsvegur
You'll meet your guide at the parking lot by the Glacier. You'll get all the needed information on the exact location in the parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Filippoma5887pl
Aug 24, 2024
Highly recommended - One of the most spectacular experiences you can have in Iceland! Valerio is professional, friendly, and incredibly patient. This tour is suitable for all skill levels—even if you’ve never climbed an ice wall before, his clear instructions and expertise will help you succeed. I highly recommend the afternoon or evening tour for a more serene glacier experience with fewer people around. Thank you!
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Federicamm9108zi
Aug 24, 2024
PROFESSIONALISM AND EXPERTISE. - Me and my family stayed in the glacier with Valerio! A certainty... competent and extremely scrupulous not to take any risks, adapts the excursion to the abilities of each. We had never been on the glacier and Valerio managed to make us live the experience with tranquility. It was all beautiful. SUPER RECOMMENDED. Thanks Valerio, you made us live a new and unforgettable experience.
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Byzonmicky
Aug 18, 2024
Safe and fun walking on the ice - Valerio took care of me and my safety from the beginning. His experience made me think more about the trip rather then the danger. I enjoyed fully the walk, the panorama, drinking pure water, visiting secret caves and waterfalls. He is fun and funny. It feel you are going on a stroll with a longtime friend.
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Odyssey14030019089
Aug 17, 2024
Unforgettable experience on the Sólheimajökull Glacier! - I joined the private tour on the Sólheimajökull glacier and couldn't be more satisfied! From the first moment, the organization was impeccable. Our Guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate, which made the experience even more special. The landscape is breathtaking: walking on a glacier, surrounded by wild and untouched nature, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Guide explained in a clear and interesting way the formation of the glacier and the climate changes that are affecting it. The tour was well structured, with the right mix of adventure and security. The equipment provided was of high quality and we felt safe throughout the excursion. Although the glacier may seem intimidating, the Guide made everything accessible even for those like us who didn't have much experience. The best part was the feeling of being in such a remote place, away from the crowds. The private tour allowed us to fully enjoy the silence and majesty of the glacier, without distractions. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Iceland and looking for an unforgettable adventure. It was one of the most memorable parts of our trip and it was absolutely worth it!
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566aliceb
Aug 17, 2024
Fun in safety - Beautiful hike on the glacier accompanied by Valerio, expert Guide who always made me feel safe!
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Martinacs7507gq
Aug 14, 2024
Memorable day in such a stunning environment! - The guide exhibited an impressive depth of knowledge about glaciers. The explanations were clear, informative, and tailored to the people’s interest levels. The excursion was well-organized, with a good balance of time spent hiking, learning, and taking photos. We appreciated the pacing that allowed us to enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed. Overall, this was an unforgettable experience thanks to your guidance. Your expertise and enthusiasm made this excursion a highlight of our trip.
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Elpitre
Aug 12, 2024
Discovering the glaciers of Iceland - Nice experience! Valerio accompanied us on a beautiful journey to discover the glacier. Showing us a place and views very very beautiful. Valerio is kind, very attentive to safety and has been able to make this experience fun as well as interesting!
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Odyssey31877552866
Aug 12, 2024
Highly recommended glacier hike - A beautiful experience, Valerio is an expert and professional Guide, explaining the origin and evolution of the glacier in a simple and understandable way even for those less prepared about geology.
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Oyemia
Aug 9, 2024
Waterproof glacier - Valerio made us fall in love with the glacier!! Unique experience, authentic and absolutely recommended!! Unique landscape 😍
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73devidr
Jul 18, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience! Even if it is your first time Valerio will make you feel ready to reach the top and he gives you a feeling of safety incredible. Strongly suggest it to whoever likes outdoor and adventure!
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