South Coast & Solheimajokull Glacier Hike From Reykjavik

by Gravel Travel · Glacier hiking · Hiking & trekking · Snowmobiling · Reykjavík

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from €194.46 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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South Coast & Solheimajokull Glacier Hike From Reykjavik — Gravel Travel
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About this experience

Embark on our exclusive Solheimajökull Glacier Hike and discover the captivating wonders of Iceland’s southern coast on a remarkable day trip from Reykjavik. Prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty of Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, where you can walk behind the cascading veil of Seljalandsfoss—an extraordinary experience that’s truly unforgettable. Let the rich folklore surrounding the powerful Skogafoss waterfall add an enchanting layer to your journey.


The highlight of your day awaits with a guided hike on the Solheimajökull glacier. Equipped with crampons and helmets, you’ll step onto the icy surface and explore the glacier’s fascinating landscape of crevasses, ridges, and ice formations. Your expert guide will lead you safely across this frozen world while sharing insights into the glacier’s formation and ever-changing nature.

Continue your adventure to the iconic Vikurfjara black-sand beach, where you can stroll along the dramatic ebony shoreline and marvel at the striking basalt columns and towering sea stacks that define this rugged coast and visit the village of Vík.

Throughout the day, take in the breathtaking scenery of Iceland’s south coast—from towering cliffs and sweeping plains to distant volcanoes and tumbling waterfalls.

As your unforgettable adventure comes to a close, return to Reykjavik with cherished memories of an incredible day in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the thrill and beauty of Iceland’s southern coast in just one day.

This glacier hike promises an experience you’ll treasure forever. Book your adventure now.

Description from the operator, Gravel Travel. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

  • Helmet, harness and Crampons for the Glacier hike
  • Professional Personal Driver Guide
  • Small Group Experience (Max. 15 Passengers per guide/ Superjeep)
  • Pickup and Return from Reykjavik
  • Beautiful Icelandic Nature
  • Free Wi-Fi on board

Not included

  • Food and Drink

Good to know

  • Dress according to weather
  • Water and windproof outerwear
  • Hiking boots
  • Headwear
  • Gloves
  • Camera
  • Food, Drinks and Snacks
  • Glaciers are natural and ever changing and do not always reflect photos.
  • We recommend that you are able to walk 2 km on uneven ground and can climb a set of stairs.
  • If required you must provide your own car seat. Per Icelandic LAW: Children under 135 cm must use a child car seat when travelling in a car. Taller children are free to use car seats as long as the car seat is intended for children of that height and weight. Children under 150 cm must not sit in front of an active airbag. For more information please see: https://island.is/en/children-in-cars

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Gravel Travel decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 1 day before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper Glacier Explorer from Arctic Adventures is €145 — €49 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Gravel Travel · €194Arctic Adventures · €145
How long it runs10 hours5.5 hours

The €49 buys you 4.5 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 8 cannot join this one.
  • Not available in summer; the operator runs it roughly September to April.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Gravel Travel is one of 204 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Gravel Travel

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Operator rating 4.3/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Chai Chuan Wei

    ★★★★★ · 6 months ago

    We went for Katla Ice Cave tour this morning on 29 Mar. Gunnarr is our guide. He can drive superjeep very well and is a very interesting guide. Would recommmend to join their ice cave tour which is of very good experience we had

  • Roya Shahi

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    The Landmannlauger super jeep tour departing from Hella (I chose pick up there, but pick up from Reykjavik is also possible) was wonderful and so much fun! Our tour guide was great, had a sense of humor and explained the scenery and history of all the places we visited very well. The super jeep is huge and comfortable, so can cross the rivers easily and makes for a fun ride. The tour included lots of incredible, beautiful spots like the famous Landmannlauger area and scenery of course, which also included time to go on a brief hike and relax at the hot spring, lots of volcanic scenery between points of interest on the tour, much of it looking like a different planet, a big crater with lake, a few gorgeous waterfalls including the tallest in Iceland, beautiful and unique scenery all around. The tour is packed with so many amazing sites and is the perfect way to explore the highlands. I highly recommend booking with Gravel Travel, as the itinerary was perfect, customer service was friendly and prompt, and the experience was one of the highlights of my Iceland trips.

  • Nora Tuominen

    ★★★★★ · 4 months ago

    The Katla ice cave tour from Vík was great! The ice caves are changing constantly, but at least in late May the cave was about 30 meters deep and the walls were beautiful mix of blue, clear, white and black stripes. There were no other groups at the cave, and the guide allowed us to stay in as long as we liked. The journey to the cave and back was fun as well, with the guide sharing stories and facts about the areas we drove past.

  • Jared Kaufman

    ★★★ · 8 months ago

    I have to say I was disappointed by the Super Jeep Northern Lights tour. The lights were incredible, however, I’m not sure what we gained with the Super Jeep. For the added cost from a traditional tour, there did not appear to be any evident difference. Don’t waste your money on this upgraded experience if you’re expecting something special by being in a “super jeep”. Guide was a little rough around the edges, though, brought us to a great spot. Pick up was late, drop off was over an hour early. A 4 hour experience was actually less than 2.5 hours.

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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Glacier hiking — questions people ask

Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?

Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.

Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?

Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.

How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?

Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.

What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?

Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.

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