Ice & glaciers
Sólheimajökull is two and a half hours from Reykjavík and works on a South Coast day. The Skaftafell glaciers are five hours out, in Vatnajökull National Park, quieter and bigger. From Reykjavík on a day trip: Sólheimajökull. Already in the south-east: Skaftafell.
| Sólheimajökull | Skaftafell | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest per person | €66 | €123 |
| Typical (median) per person | €128 | €198 |
| Usual length | 4 h | 3 h |
| Tours we sell | 20 | 19 |
| Operators | 11 | 6 |
| Days with a departure (next 360) | 359 | 359 |
Per-person prices from our operators’ live listings. Private tours, per-vehicle prices, gear hire and multi-day packages are left out. For context, the typical glacier hiking tour across the whole catalogue is €216 (range €66–€3156).
Gravel Travel
about the usual price for glacier hikes
Moderate · from age 8 · pickup included
10 h · from Reykjavík
South Coast & Solheimajokull Glacier Hike
Icecube ehf
about the usual price for glacier hikes
from age 8 · pickup included
11 h · from Reykjavík
South Coast with Glacier Hike tour include stop at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara and a glacier hike at Sólheimajökull.
Arctic Adventures
65% below the €187 typical for hiking & trekking tours
meet at the start point · works in rain
2 h · from Skaftafell
Discover the fascinating world of glaciers on an easy guided walk to the edge of Sólheimajökull and the glacier lagoon, complete with expert insights, hot drinks, and stunning scenery.
Arctic Adventures
56% below the €216 typical for glacier hikes
from age 8 · meet at the start point
4 h · from Hella & Hvolsvöllur
Discover Sólheimajökull on a guided glacier hike featuring panoramic viewpoints, a tranquil valley approach, and an unforgettable ice exploration
Melrakki Adventures
39% below the €216 typical for glacier hikes
Anyone who has never stood on a glacier and wants a proper…
3 h · from Skaftafell
3 Hour Glacier Hike
Melrakki Adventures
20% below the €216 typical for glacier hikes
Reasonably fit walkers who want real crevasse terrain and…
4 h 30 · from Skaftafell
Hike far through the ice world. on this longer tour our experienced guide will lead you through other wordly landscape that will take your breath away.
Atlantsflug
60% below the €419 typical for helicopter & flightseeing tours
Anyone stopping at Skaftafell who wants the aerial view but…
15 min · from Skaftafell
A short scenic flight over glaciers, black sand plains, and Iceland’s highest peak.
Atlantsflug
52% below the €419 typical for helicopter & flightseeing tours
Photographers and anyone who has already walked on a…
30 min · from Skaftafell
A glacier flight over icefalls, crevasses, and dramatic glacier fronts.
Sólheimajökull is two and a half hours from Reykjavík and works on a South Coast day. The Skaftafell glaciers are five hours out, in Vatnajökull National Park, quieter and bigger. From Reykjavík on a day trip: Sólheimajökull. Already in the south-east: Skaftafell.
Across the tours we sell, the typical per-person fare is €128 for Sólheimajökull and €198 for Skaftafell; the cheapest seats are €66 and €123. Private and per-vehicle tours are left out, because a car price is not comparable with a seat.
No. We sell at the operator’s own price and are paid a commission by them, so the price is the same. Booking here puts both kinds of tour in one basket with one checkout.
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prices and departures checked 21 Oct 2026
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