Zip Line + Glacier Adventure Winter
by Icarus Rising ehf · Glacier hiking · Reykjavík
- Fine on your own
from €330.34 per person
Next departure: Thu 22 Oct
1 / 20
Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty
Moderate
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Sólheimajökull, Solheimajökull
Guide
Guided in English
Departs
09:00, 10:30, 13:30
Minimum age
10
Cancellation
Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 730 days of departure.
About this experience
Embark on a journey of excitement and discovery in Iceland, where you will explore the magnificent glaciers and experience the thrill of zip lining across their stunning landscapes. Your adventure begins with a guided hike on the glaciers, where you will be able to witness their raw beauty up close and learn about their fascinating geology and history from your expert guide. After the hike, you will be strapped into your harness and ready for the highlight of the tour – a thrilling zip line experience across the glaciers.
Soar through the sky, surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the glaciers and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This tour is suitable for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience. Our experienced guides will ensure your safety and provide you with all the necessary equipment and instructions.
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, and come prepared to be amazed by the natural beauty of Iceland’s glaciers. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a first-time visitor, this tour is a must-do for anyone looking to experience Iceland in a new and exciting way.
´No-fly´ Zip Line tickets are for guests who wish to participate in the full tour experience, except go on the Zip Line. ´No-fly´ tickets will have the opportunity to watch their family, loved ones and friends on the Zip Line. They will not have the opportunity to leave the tour early and must stay with the guide.
Optional: Pickup/Drop-off out of Reykjavik is available for an additional 175,000 ISK per group (max 6 pax) and would automatically make it a private tour. When this option is available it will be visible once you click ‘continue’ at the checkout.
Description from the operator, Icarus Rising ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.
Where you go
- Zip Line + Glacier Adventure
Included
- Certified Glacier Guide and Professional Photographer
- Small Group (10 persons max)
- Glacier & Zip Line Equipment: helmet, harness, crampons
- 5 Personalized Photos included (Per Person)
Not included
- Sunglasses
- Water Bottle
- Glacier Clothing – Gloves, Hat, Wind/Rainproof Jacket, and warm layers for freezing conditions (available to hire).
- Hiking Boots (boots should have good ankle support) (Available to hire)
Good to know
What to bring: Winter Clothing, Gloves, Hat, Rain Pants/Jacket, Camera, and Hiking Boots if you have them.
- This Glacier Zip Line + Hike tour involves roughly 2 hours of total hiking. The first half of the terrain is very flat yet rocky and is relatively easy for a person of average fitness. The second half is hiking on the glacier which goes up a gradual incline for about 20 minutes. The overall hike is rated as easy with some areas of moderate exercise.
- For safety and quality reasons, the zipline requires a minimum of 6 participants to operate. As a result, public group departures do not run daily. We do our best to group participants together on the same departure to ensure the activity can take place.
- Private departures, however, are available daily, all year round, and can be scheduled at your convenience.
- Note that our Zip Line has a limit of 100kg per person.
- ´No-fly´ Zip Line tickets are for guests who wish to participate in the full tour experience, except go on the Zip Line. ´No-fly´ tickets will have the opportunity to watch their family, loved ones and friends on the Zip Line. They will not have the opportunity to leave the tour early and must stay with the guide.
- Photo packages may sometimes take more or less than 14 days to edit. This is just our average turnaround time.
- Our Cancellation Policy can be found here. Also, check out our FAQ page if you have further questions.
Cancellation for this tour
Cancelling costs 10% of the price within 730 days of departure. 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.
- 1Icarus Rising ehf 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.
- 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.
- 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 the cutoff shown above, the operator's policy after that.
Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →
Sold out on your date?
Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.
Who this is not for
- Children under 10 cannot join this one.
Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.
Why we list it
Icarus Rising ehf 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 →
Read before you book
- Sólheimajökull zip line: is it worth it?The glacier zip line is a normal Sólheimajökull hike plus one ride, for €325 against about €90. Worth it for a group that wants the ride; otherwise book the plain hike.
- Into the Glacier: from Húsafell or Reykjavík?The Langjökull ice tunnel from Húsafell, Klaki base camp or Reykjavík — which departure to book and what the day really costs you.
- Lava Tunnel vs Into the GlacierRaufarhólshellir lava tunnel vs the man-made ice tunnel inside Langjökull, compared on time, cost, what's underground and who each one suits.
Reviews from our travellers
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Reviews arrive the day after each trip — none yet for this one. After your tour we send one email asking how it was, and what you write goes here, unedited.
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.
Hotels
Where to stay for this tour
From the cheapest to the top end of what is near Reykjavík, from our hotel partners. Rooms are booked on our hotels site.
from 16.181 kr.Lowest price
Guesthouse · Reykjavík
Old Town Reykjavík
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 41.790 kr.Mid-range
Hotel · Reykjavík
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
from 60.840 kr.Top end
Hotel · Reykjavik
Hótel Holt
under 1 km away · a night for two, indicative
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