Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tour

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

4.80· 156 Google reviews of the operator

Beginners welcome
Fine on your own
Eco-certified

from €85 per person

Next departure: Sat 1 May

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Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tour — Nordur Travel Services ehf

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Duration
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Season
All year
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Starts at
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot
Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, 221, Vik
Guide
Guided in English, Spanish
Departs
11:00, 11:30, 14:30
Minimum age
10
Cancellation
Free until 24 hours 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.

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.
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 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's Edge - Sólheimajökull Introductory Walk from Arctic Adventures is €66 — €19 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

	Nordur Travel Services ehf · €85	Arctic Adventures · €66
How long it runs	3 hours	2 hours

The €19 buys you 1 more hour out. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

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

Nordur Travel Services 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 →

What travellers say about Nordur Travel Services ehf

Read all 156 reviews on Google →

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

Carsten Dederle
★★★★★ · a month ago
Really enjoyed the Golden Circle Tour with Nordur. Always on time. Our guide was well educated and explained everything very well. We say fantastic nature.
Carolyn Stanley
★★★★★ · 4 weeks ago
We did the Grundarfjordur Snaefellsnes tour (small group for cruises) with Lorenzo. It was fantastic. Lorenzo was a great guide, the scenery spectacular. It was a great taste of the Icelandic West Coast. A fabulous day, thank you.
Reme Amat Sánchez
★★★★★ · 2 months ago
Great tour, i enjoy a lot, the guide speaks spanish very good. Wonderfull places.
Susan Millhouse
★★★★★ · a month ago
A brilliant tour with Marcos to the spectacular Dynjandi waterfall and a farm visit. He was witty, friendly and very informative all tour. The coffee and homemade cakes at the farm, plus the adorable horses, were a bonus. Highly recommended 🤩

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

Read before you book

Glacier hike in Iceland: which glacier to bookThree glaciers sell almost the same walk at different prices and distances. Which one fits your route, what 'easy' means, and what blue ice really requires.
Sólheimajökull glacier hike: what 'easy' meansWhat 'easy' means on Sólheimajökull, what you need to bring, how long you're on the ice, and which tour to pick from the glacier or from Reykjavík.
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.

Reviews from our travellers

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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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Departs11:0011:3014:30

Hella & Hvolsvöllur: light 04:59–21:37, 16 h 38 min of daylight.

Labour Day — a public holiday in Iceland. Shops, pools and museums keep short hours or shut, and some tours do not run.

✓ Free cancellation until 24 hours before
✓ Instant confirmation by email
✓ If Nordur Travel Services ehf cancels for weather or safety: a full refund, or another date
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Pairs well with

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