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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group

4.8 · 188 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Reykjavik Operated by Arctic Adventures Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
From SólheimajökullThe page priceMeet on location (no transfer)€182
From Reykjavík -no car needed!Transfer + Waterfalls included: Convenient Reykjavík pickup & dropoff with stops at the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls€225

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Introductory ice-climbing (optional)
  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
  • All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
  • English-speaking certified glacier guide
  • Guided Solheimajokull glacier adventure
  • Reykjavík pickup and drop off - if selected
  • Skogafoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
  • Food and drinks

Reviews

4.8
188 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 178 of 188

Star breakdown of all 188 ratings

5 stars
170 · 90%
4 stars
8 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
7 · 4%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet us at the Sólheimajökull Parking Lot - look for the yellow Arctic Adventures school bus! Sólheimajökull is ~2 hour drive from Reykjavík in good conditions (165 km / 103 miles)
Departure
08:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Arctic Adventures; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory
  • Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented

Children

  • Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is 35 EU

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age rule Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is…

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #30 of 47€1825h 30m4.77 (188)shared, max 8
Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show€2583 per group11h4.98 (453)private
Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfall & Black Sand Beach€16811h4.93 (832)shared
2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group€6242 days4.93 (774)shared

Ranked #30 of 47 in Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €101 to €1374, median €312; typical length 13h 30m. 7 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves

From €182 per adult · From Sólheimajökull