Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure
Overview
Experience Iceland’s icy wilderness on this small-group, beginner-friendly glacier hike on Sólheimajökull. Feel the ice crunch under your crampons and discover hidden ice formations and deep blue crevasses that are impossible to see from a distance. Your professional, friendly guide ensures a safe, supportive experience, providing all necessary glacier gear and clear instruction every step of the way. No prior experience is needed, making this an ideal adventure for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. With multiple daily departures, this tour fits easily into any South Coast itinerary. Step onto the glacier curious, and leave with unforgettable memories and a deeper connection to Iceland’s ever-changing glacial world.
What's Included
- Small group guarantee
- Use of glacier gear - Glacier crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe
- Expertly guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull Glacier
- Hiking shoes (available to rent)
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof gear (available to rent)
Meeting Location
GJHJ+X34
871 Parking, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Join us for an unforgettable glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, meaning ''Home of the Sun Glacier'', one of Iceland's famous natural wonders. Located on Iceland’s iconic South Coast, this adventure is for anyone who wants to touch real ice and see the wonders of a glacier firsthand. It is a perfect blend of easy exercise and breathtaking scenery.
Your adventure begins at our base in the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot, about a 35-minute drive from the town of Vík. Here, you meet your friendly, certified glacier guide. After a safety briefing and gear-up, you’ll embark on a scenic walk through a quiet mossy valley that offers stunning views of the glacier, lagoon, and surrounding area before we head onto the ice.
Next, ou’ll discover a frozen world of towering ridges and deep blue formations. Our friendly local experts will be right beside you to ensure you feel safe and confident, while they bring the glacier to life with stories of the glacier - how it was formed, how it is changing, and why it is so special to Iceland. We keep our groups small for a more personal experience with plenty of time for questions, making this a top choice for families, couples, and solo travellers.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory (available to rent for a fee if needed)
- No prior experience is required, however, guests should be prepared to hike ~6km over uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes
- Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Small group guarantee.
- Use of glacier gear - Glacier crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe.
- Expertly guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull Glacier.
- Hiking shoes (available to rent).
- Food and drinks.
- Waterproof gear (available to rent).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small group guarantee
- Use of glacier gear - Glacier crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe
- Expertly guided glacier hike on Solheimajokull Glacier
- Hiking shoes (available to rent)
- Food and drinks
- Waterproof gear (available to rent)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age of 8, and minimum shoe size of EUR 35
- Sturdy hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory (available to rent for a fee if needed)
- No prior experience is required, however, guests should be prepared to hike ~6km over uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes
- Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
