The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventure

by Icarus Rising ehf · Glacier hiking · Hiking & trekking · Reykjavík

  • Fine on your own

from €330.34 per person

Next departure: Thu 22 Oct

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The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventure — Icarus Rising ehf
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  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Difficulty

    Moderate

  • Season

    All year

  • Pickup

    Meet at the start point

  • Starts at

    Ice Pic Journeys

    Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, 221, 871, Solheimajokull

  • 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

Zipline Adventure on Sólheimajökull

Embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery and excitement on Sólheimajökull Glacier, where you will explore a newly discovered ice cave and experience the thrill of a zip line across the glacial landscape. Your adventure begins with a guided hike onto the glacier, where your crampons will grip the ice beneath your feet and each step will reveal the raw, untamed beauty of Iceland’s icy wilderness. As you walk, your expert guide will introduce you to the fascinating geology of the glacier and point out unique formations such as moulins and deep glacial crevasses.

After exploring the glacier, the adventure continues as you head toward the zip line. Strapped into your harness, you’ll soar through the sky, gliding over the glacier and taking in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. For those who prefer, ’No-fly’ tickets allow you to remain on the glacier and enjoy the full tour experience while watching your family or friends take the zip line.

This adventure is suitable for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and anyone looking for a truly unique experience in Iceland. Our experienced guides provide all necessary equipment, safety instructions, and ensure every participant has an unforgettable journey.

Additional Details:

  • Activity accommodates up to 12 participants at a time, with a 1:6 guide-to-guest ratio. Larger groups are rotated to ensure everyone gets a turn on the zip line.
  • Optional Pickup/Drop-off from Reykjavik is available for an additional 175,000 ISK per group (max 6 pax), which automatically makes it a private tour. This option appears at checkout when available.
  • Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes, and be prepared to be amazed by the spectacular natural beauty of Iceland’s glaciers.

Description from the operator, Icarus Rising ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventure

Included

  • Certified Glacier Guide and Professional Photographer
  • Small Group (12 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: Outdoor Clothing, Gloves, Hat, Rain Pants/Jacket, Camera, and Hiking Boots if you have them.

  • This Glacier Zip Line + Hike 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 40 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.
  • ´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.

  1. 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.
  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 the cutoff shown above, 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 Xtreme from Arctic Adventures is €239 — €91 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Icarus Rising ehf · €330Arctic Adventures · €239
How long it runs4 hours7.5 hours
Changing your mindNot statedFree until 24 h before
How hard it isModerateChallenging

On everything we can measure, the Arctic Adventures tour is the better buy. The €91 is not buying anything we can point to, so unless you want this operator in particular, take the cheaper one.

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 →

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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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