Solheimajokull Glacier Hike: Experience a 3-Hour Small Group Adventure in Southern Iceland

Embark on a thrilling 3-hour small group adventure in southern Iceland as you hike the magnificent Sólheimajökull glacier. Learn about this awe-inspiring natural wonder and enjoy a comfortable and safe experience with expert guides and top-notch equipment.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sólheimajökull - Join this tour to see and experience natural wonders that are almost almost out of this world! Sólheimajökull is an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull, the 4th biggest glacier in Iceland.
What's Included
  • Small Group (12 Participants Max)
  • Certified Glacier Guide
  • All the Necessary Glacier Equipment: Crampons, Helmets, Harness, and Ice Axe
What's Not Included
  • Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
  • Food and drinks
  • Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
  • Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
  • Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
  • Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
Additional Information

Equip yourself with your hiking gear and prepare for an exciting journey as we are about to explore the Sólheimajökull glacier in southern Iceland, in a small group, within a span of 3 hours. This tour would be an in-depth exploration of glaciers wherein your guide will enlighten you about these enormous occurrences in nature. All the required equipment for a safe and comfortable adventure will be provided.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Good hiking shoes are necessary
  • Please be at the starting location 15 minutes prior to tour departure.
Location
Tröll Expeditions Solheimajokull
Sólheimajökulsvegur
We will see you at our meeting point 20 minutes before departure time at our trailer marked Troll Expeditions. You can look up on Google Maps "Tröll Expeditions Sólheimajökull" to find the exact location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joseph_c
Sep 5, 2024
Extraordinary - This was a great experience with a capable, informative and very safety conscious guide. I think the hike was described as easy, which it wasn’t (in part because we are seniors), but it was certainly doable by most people who like to hike. Awe inspiring views we will never forget. The guide took care to watch after these 2 seniors.
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110carolinez
Sep 3, 2024
Batcha and Lucy were AMAZING!!!!!! - We did our hike with Batcha and Lucy and they were amazing!!!! This was such an incredible experience and they were so knowledgeable and made the whole experience so much fun! The guides truly made this experience for us and we still find ourselves talking about how awesome they were. So incredible to hike a glacier, 10/10 recommend!
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Brian_e
Aug 30, 2024
Pinnacle Experience While Visiting Iceland! - This experience was truly amazing and the cherry on top to what was already considered a great visit to Iceland. My dad and I decided to try something different and take to the ice, looking to learn and be a part of something super unique. The Troll Expeditions team, Batcha, James, and Tamara were extremely friendly, funny, well organized, and super knowledgable about the glacier and all of the equipment we utilized (harness, ice pick, clampons, etc.). The group consisted of 12 individuals which ended up being a perfect amount. Once atop the glacier there is nothing but spectacular views... the extension of the glacier, the lagoon, the mountains, and the ocean! Additionally, Batcha gave us all a chance to climb one of the ice walls of the glacier which was much harder than it looked, ha! The glacier hike was not rushed and allowed for ample amount of time to learn, ask questions, photograph, and take it all in. Many thanks for such a great experience!! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to visit here!
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Sylvains750
Aug 29, 2024
Experience glacier - Good experience with a French Guide which facilitated the dialogue. Beautiful view and awareness of global warming.
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Anonymous
Aug 28, 2024
Best tourguid we ever had; GERARD - Our guide GERARD was phenomenal!! His goal was for us to have an amazing experience! He was so entertaining and fun and so so nice and caring... Side note, he's an excellent photographer! We came out with stunning pictures of each magnificent landscape with his photography talent! Which is always such a plus!
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A_traveling_norseman
Aug 18, 2024
Great Tour of Glacier but no kids allowed!!! - I’m giving a 5 start rating but THIS TOUR COMPANY SHOULD NOT ALLOW KIDS UNDER 12 TO GO. Again, we enjoyed the tour and our guide was great but we were plagued by parents who brought their 9 and 7 year olds. Our guide was Kuba and it was my party of 4 family/adults and their family of 4. It was informative and I got great pictures but the kids were slow and one of them ended up wining and crying for 2nd half of the tour. I paid good money not to be babysitting someone else’s kid. If you can’t put your own boots on you shouldn’t be able to go. As such, an age limit is required. We still gave the company a great score but if you see kids on your tour, you need to demand that the kids don’t go.
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Rob_s
Aug 17, 2024
Amazing- made great memories - Lovely experience overall. Tour guide was very helpful and friendly and gave extra information and made it fun- not boring like most tour guides. It was stunning and don't be put off by the dirty look on photos, as it's just volcanic ash and clears as you climb up. Easy and enjoyable for children too! Correct equipment provided and made sure it was comfy and all that. Hike was not difficult and about three quarters of an hour is used setting up and then you walk over. Made some lovely memories and definitely recommend to anyone.
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Paul_z
Aug 8, 2024
Ice Fun - Great trip, great adventure. Lewis our guide was a hoot. Very helpful and fun. Would recommend to others.
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Kathi_b
Jul 27, 2024
Glacier hike - Simply amazing!! From the moment we checked in, we knew we were in for something special! Our guide Kevin was friendly and fun! The views were spectacular, and we even got to drink water right from the glacier itself! A must do trip!
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Mathieu_p
Sep 14, 2024
It's a short walk not a 3h hike - Very little walk on the glacier, max 1h vs 3h. Too many stops and too slow. The guide was great despite the format being very deceiving.
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