Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tour

by Nordur Travel Services ehf · Hiking & trekking · Glacier hiking · South Coast

4.80(134) · operator on Google
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tour — Nordur Travel Services ehf

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  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Meeting

    Meet on location

  • Languages

    EN, DE, FI, SV, EN, ES

  • Departs

    11:00, 11:30, 14:30

  • Minimum age

    10

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24h before

About this experience

Join our guided hike on the impressive Sólheimajökull Glacier for an exciting adventure in a small group. This experience is suitable for beginners and anyone who wants to explore Iceland’s incredible glacier landscapes.

Your professional guide will lead you safely across the glacier, where you will see deep crevasses, beautiful ice formations, and stunning views. Before the hike begins, the guide will show you how to use the equipment, including crampons and helmets, and give a short safety briefing.

As you walk across the glacier, your guide will share interesting information about how glaciers are formed, the local geology, and how climate change is affecting these natural wonders.

The tour is done in a small group, creating a more personal and enjoyable experience. The guide will adjust the pace so everyone can feel comfortable and safe during the hike.

This glacier hike is a great experience for first-time visitors and adventure lovers alike. Anyone with a minimum shoe size of EU 34 can participate in the trek.

Get ready to discover one of Iceland’s most amazing natural attractions and enjoy an unforgettable adventure on the ice.

Description from the operator, Nordur Travel Services ehf. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Included

Helmet, harness, ice axe and crampons

All Required Safety Equipment

Certified glacier guide

English and Spanish Speaking Guided glacier hike

Conducted in a small group for a more personal experience

Not included

Hiking boots (Add-on)

Snacks and drinks

Good to know

Proper hiking boots are required for this glacier hike to ensure safety and comfort on the ice. The boots must have good ankle support and sturdy soles so that crampons can be securely attached. If you do not have suitable hiking boots, rentals are available to book as add on.
The minimum age is provided as a guideline. Anyone with a minimum shoe size of EU 34 can safely participate in the glacier trek.

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 wind above the treeline and river levels after rain — the guide decides on the day. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Nordur Travel Services 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 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 History Talks Back A Viking Walk with Melkorka from Prinsessur ehf is €25 — €60 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Nordur Travel Services ehf · €85Prinsessur ehf · €25
How long it runs3 hours1 hour

The €60 buys you 2 more hours out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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.

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Why we list it

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What travellers say about Nordur Travel Services ehf

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Operator rating 4.8/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Reme Amat Sánchez

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Great tour, i enjoy a lot, the guide speaks spanish very good. Wonderfull places.

  • Lee Prescott

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    My sister and I booked a Golden Circle tour with Nordur Travel. They communicated well with us prior to the trip providing pick up details and any changes to the programme. Lara the guide was very good - friendly and informative and considered the needs of the group. I would happily recommend the company.

  • Winnifred Eames

    ★★★★★ · 7 months ago

    Unfortunately we didn’t get to see the Northern Lights, even though we had 2 goes at it! Each trip took us to different places, and although the forecast was apparently very good on the second attempt, we still didn’t see any, despite the enthusiasm and knowledge of both guides. Laura was the perfect guide, with her knowledge and enthusiasm. The hot chocolate drink and pastries were very welcome, and the dark skies on the second night were quite spectacular on their own!

  • Tobias S.

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    The tour with Magda was super, she told us a lot of information about Landmannalaugar and the hike was really beautiful! Relaxing in the hot spring at the end was also very nice. All in all a great adventure 👍

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Hiking & trekking — questions people ask

When can you hike in Landmannalaugar?

Late June to September. The highland roads to Landmannalaugar are closed by snow the rest of the year, and the opening date shifts with the weather each summer. In season, day tours from Reykjavík (/experience/16823/) run about fourteen hours with a three- to five-hour guided hike and a soak in the hot river. If you have your own 4x4, the meet-on-location hike (/experience/254326/) skips the bus.

How hard is the Laugavegur trek?

Moderate to hard. It is 55 kilometres over four days from Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk, with river crossings, snow patches in July and weather that can turn to sleet in August. You do not need technical skills, but you need to carry a pack and walk five to eight hours a day. Guided treks (/experience/738812/) handle logistics and camping gear; the luggage transfer (/experience/1036525/) lets self-guided walkers carry a day pack only.

Can you hike to the volcano near Reykjavík?

Yes, when it is safe. The Reykjanes eruption sites at Fagradalsfjall and around Grindavík have drawn hikers since 2021, and guided tours (/experience/629086/, /experience/620679/) follow the routes the Civil Protection authority has open. If there is an active eruption, access changes daily and tours adapt or pause. The lava is usually cooled and crusted; you see fresh black rock and steam, not flowing lava. Wear boots; the ground is rough.

What should I pack for a day hike in Iceland?

Waterproof jacket and trousers, not a poncho; the wind will shred it. Hiking boots with ankle support, wool or synthetic layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses and a packed lunch with two litres of water. In the highlands add a warm mid-layer even in July. Guides carry first aid and route knowledge, not your rain gear. Cotton jeans and trainers are the most common reason people have a miserable day.

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