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title: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group
lang: en
type: tour
city: Reykjavik
country: Iceland
price: 182
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.77
reviews: 188
duration_minutes: 330
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 30 of 47 (Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/iceland/reykjavik/tours/s-lheimaj-kull-glacier-hike-ice-climbing-intro-small-group/
---

# Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group

In our comparison: #30 of 47 in Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Add more adventure to your glacier hike! This tour includes optional introductory ice climbing - an exciting chance for beginners and adventurers alike to scale an ice wall with expert guidance.

This is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience. Your guides are not only experienced but specially certified to lead glacier and climbing tours, providing both safety and deep geological insights.

Sólheimajökull is less crowded than Iceland’s more tourist-heavy spots, offering an authentic and immersive glacier experience.

All skill levels are welcome. This tour is designed to be accessible even to those with no climbing or glacier experience.

The tour from Reykjavík incudes sightseeing stops at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. Relax and take in views of the South Coast - we handle the driving.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Max 8 people: small group
- 4 start times: between 08:00 and 12:30
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age rule: Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €182 per person for the From Sólheimajökull option; other options up to €225
- Duration: 5h 30m
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 188 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Arctic Adventures
- Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 08:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.77 from 188 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 178 of 188.

- 5 stars: 170 (90%)
- 4 stars: 8 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 7 (4%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Sólheimajökull | €182 / person | English | Meet on location (no transfer) |
| From Reykjavík -no car needed! | €225 / person | English | Transfer + Waterfalls included: Convenient Reykjavík pickup & dropoff with stops at the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls |

## What's 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

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

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)

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
- Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory
- Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented
- This tour is rated as moderate. Guests should be prepared to hike up to 8km on uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes
- Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.

## Compared with other Glacier Hikes & Ice Caves

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #30 of 47** | €182 | 5h 30m | 4.77 (188) | shared, max 8 |
| [Private South Coast Fire and Ice: Glacier viewpoint & Lava Show](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/private-south-coast-fire-and-ice-glacier-viewpoint-lava-show/?format=md) | €2583 per group | 11h | 4.98 (453) | private |
| [Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfall & Black Sand Beach](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/glacier-hike-south-coast-waterfall-black-sand-beach/?format=md) | €168 | 11h | 4.93 (832) | shared |
| [2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group](/iceland/reykjavik/tours/2-day-blue-ice-cave-glacier-lagoon-and-south-coast-small-group/?format=md) | €624 | 2 days | 4.93 (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.

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