Glacier Exploration - Hike and Climb

3 hours and 30 minutes

Moderate

Explore the glacier with this all-in-one offer

Small-Group Glacier Hike & Ice-Climb on Sólheimajökull

Join us for a half-day glacier hike and intro ice-climb on Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s most accessible outlet glaciers. We run with a maximum of six guests, so every outing feels private.

What to Expect

  • Hike a Moving River of Ice – hear how glaciers form, flow and retreat in real time.
  • Choose your Challenge Level – mellow stroll, steep ridges or a short abseil into moulins; we decide together. The small groups allow for us to decide on the fly how we want to have our experience.
  • Intro to Ice Climbing – swing tools, kick crampons and top-rope on blue ice.
  • All Technical Gear Included – crampons, helmet, harness, ice tools, rope; you just bring layers and sturdy boots.
  • Certified safety – we send only certified guides with wilderness first responder license.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned explorer, we match pace and terrain to your comfort level.

Location: 

  • Meeting on location: Solheimajökull glacier parking.
  • Pick up: Available at various points in Reykjavík and along the way. May be selected during check out.

Safety comes first, so if the weather isn't good, we may change the date of the tour. If we cannot provide a date on the following day, we will offer a 100% refund.

By choosing us for your trip you are choosing a socially committed and environmentally friendly company.

What's included?
    • Glacier gear
    • Rope
    • Harness
    • Crampons
    • Helmet
    • Ice axe
    What to bring
      • Hiking shoes, the more waterproof and stiff, the better.
      • Waterproof jacket and pants.
      • Warm clothes.
      • Hat and gloves.
      • Comfortable day backpack.
      • Sunglasses.