Highlights
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3-hour private glacier hike on Sólheimajökull
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Explore crevasses, moulins, ridges, and dramatic ice formations
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Learn about glaciers and Iceland’s natural forces from a certified guide
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Includes glacier gear: crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe
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Safe and personalized private experience
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Minimum age: 8 years old
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About Tour
Step into an otherworldly world of ice and ash with our Private Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike. This 3-hour adventure takes you across one of Iceland’s most striking outlet glaciers, offering a personal and immersive experience away from the crowds.
Your certified glacier guide will meet you at the Sólheimajökull parking lot, provide all the necessary glacier gear, and lead you safely onto the ice. Once on the glacier, you’ll encounter a surreal frozen landscape filled with deep crevasses, moulins (ice holes), ridges, and ever-changing ice formations. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights into the history of Iceland’s glaciers, their current state, and the forces that continue to shape them.
Perfect for adventurous travelers aged 8 and up, this private glacier hike combines education, safety, and raw natural beauty. If you want to experience Iceland’s frozen wilderness up close, this is the tour for you.
Included
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Certified private glacier guide
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Glacier gear: crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe
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Safety briefing and instructions
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Private, personalized experience
What to bring
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Warm, layered clothing (dress for the weather)
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Waterproof and windproof outerwear
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Sturdy hiking boots
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Hat and gloves
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Food, drinks, and snacks
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Camera for incredible glacier photos
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Good to know
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Price is per person, but there is a minimum 4 people to book this private tour.
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Minimum age: 8 years old
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Duration: approx. 3 hours
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Meeting point: Sólheimajökull Glacier parking lot
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Moderate difficulty — no prior glacier experience required
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Tour operates in most weather conditions (except extreme cases)
Itinerary
Your Private Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike begins at the glacier parking lot, where you’ll meet your certified guide and receive all necessary glacier gear, including crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. After a short walk to the glacier’s edge, you’ll step onto the ice and begin your guided hike into this frozen wonderland.
As you traverse the surface, you’ll encounter deep crevasses, moulins, ridges, and dramatic ice sculptures shaped by nature. Your guide will explain how glaciers are formed, how they evolve, and how volcanic activity and climate change continue to transform them. This unforgettable private adventure offers a safe, educational, and breathtaking way to explore Iceland’s icy wilderness.
FAQ
The hike lasts about 3 hours, including gearing up and walking to/from the glacier.
No experience is required. Your certified guide will provide all instructions and safety gear.
Warm, layered clothing, waterproof outerwear, sturdy hiking boots, and gloves.
No, you meet the guide directly at the Sólheimajökull parking lot.
8 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
It’s rated moderate. A reasonable fitness level is recommended.
