Solheimajokull Glacier Hike: Guided 3-Hour Tour in Iceland
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Solheimajokull 3h Easy Level Glacier Hike

Tour Description

We will meet at Sólheimajökull parking lot, where you will find our bus. On the location we will handle all the necessary glacier equipment – such as a harness, helmet, crampons & ice axes. It is important to bring good ankle support shoes with you (which are also possible to rent  for a good price). Once everyone is ready to go, we will start our unforgettable hike to the glacier!

 

On the way to the glacier we will see a glacier lagoon – a lagoon formed from the melting ice. It is also pretty common to see huge chunks of icebergs floating in the lagoon, if winds do not push them into the Atlantic Ocean.

Once we reach the glacier, we will stop to secure our crampons & other glacier gear. We will then start our hike onto one of Iceland’s most panoramic glaciers. We will be greeted by scenic crevasses, which are huge cracks on a glacier caused by movement of different blocks of ice.

 

On the top of the glacier we will be able to experience the world like never before:

  • Moulins – the glacial tunnels
  • Crevasses – chucks of splitting ice
  • Volcanic remains from a volcano under the glacier
  • And so much more.

 

Unfortunately, like all other glaciers in Iceland, Sólheimajökull is melting at a rapid pace. It is believed that the glacier will completely disappear within the next few decades.

 

The top of the glacier offers extremely beautiful views, and if the weather is nice, we will be able to see Iceland’s beautiful South Coast, fading away into the North Atlantic Ocean.

This unforgettable glacier hike is relatively easy and can be done by almost anybody. It is also possible to go ice climbing during the tour, however this must be booked on Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike tour.

 

It is important to know that glaciers change constantly as huge amounts of ice melt each day. Therefore some new ice formations might appear, and some may disappear within hours.

Start from

Sólheimajökull

Open season

All Year

Duration

3 Hours

Pick-up

Meet on location

Difficulty

Easy to moderate




Available Add-ons

Waterproof Jacket

Rent a jacket to keep you dry

$12
Waterproof Pants

Rent pants to keep you dry

$12
Support Shoes

Rent shoes for keeping your ankles safe to prevent injuries

$12
Beanie and Gloves

Buy our Troll Beanie and Gloves to feel part of our winter Trolls and keep you warm in the Icelandic cold

$22
Neck-warmer

Buy our Troll Neck-warmer to feel part of our winter Trolls and and protect your face from cold wind

$4
Summer Cap

Buy our Troll Summer-Cap to feel part of our summer Trolls and protect yourself from the sun

$10
Price from
$107
/ traveler
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Warm clothes
  • Inner layer – Shirt / T-shirt (wool or synthetic)
  • Insulating layer – Polyester Sweater / Fleece Sweater / Insulated Down Jacket 
  • Outer layer – Waterproof jacket and pants (can be rented from Tröll)
  • Hiking pants / fleece pants
  • Socks (wool / hiking)
  • Hiking / Climbing boots (boots need to have an ankle support to protect your ankle from potential sprains while hiking; Tröll has boots rental at location if needed)
  • Hat, gloves, sunglasses
  • Sunscreen 
  • Small water bottle
  • Joy & happiness!

Jeans are not recommended for glacier activities. Once it gets wet, it takes a long time to dry, leaving you cold. Select extras (shoes, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants) during checkout, or rent them out at the meeting point directly with our guides.

  • All day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the card fee for any sort of cancelled bookings. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable.

The minimum age for this tour is 8 years, and the minimum shoe size to be able to participate in the tour is EU 34

Easy to Moderate Clients must be fit enough for the activity they are participating in. They must be dressed and geared up according to weather conditions

  • Up to 6 months pregnant: You may join at your own discretion. You should assess your physical condition and comfort with walking on crampons for extended periods. Our guides will explain the expected duration and terrain to help you decide if you're fit to participate.
  • After 7 months pregnant: Glacier hikes are not recommended or permitted for safety reasons.

We highly recommend that you arrive at our meeting point 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.

Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour cannot be guaranteed or refunded.

The meeting point is at our bus marked Tröll Expeditions in the parking lot of Sólheimajökull. You can look up “Troll Expeditions Sólheimajökull” on Google Maps to find the exact location and driving directions.

Driving time to Sólheimajökull from Reykjavík is around 2,5 hours in good road conditions. Restrooms are available at the parking lot.

✓ All-day tours can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the departure time by sending a written email to info@troll.is. You will receive a full refund except the 3% card fee. All cancellations requested less than 24 hours from the departure time are non refundable. ✓ In the case of cancellation of the tour by the operator because of extreme weather, road conditions, or other factors, we will assist you with rebooking to another date or booking other activities when possible or provide a full refund.

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