Sólheimajökull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike
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Solheimajokull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike

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Tour overview

Discover the magic of Iceland’s glaciers on the brand-new Sólheimajökull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Tour. Starting at the Sólheimajökull parking lot, just a couple of hours’ drive from Reykjavík, you’ll meet your expert guide and gear up with crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice axes before making your way to the glacier.

After a short hike, you’ll step onto the ice and learn how to move safely across this constantly changing frozen landscape. Your guide will lead you past dramatic crevasses, sculpted ice ridges, and deep moulins while sharing fascinating insights into the glacier’s history and how these frozen giants shape Iceland’s nature.

The highlight of the adventure is exploring a stunning new blue ice cave, the closest one to Reykjavík. Inside, you’ll witness centuries of compressed ice glowing in vivid shades of blue — a rare and unforgettable experience that makes this tour one of the most accessible ways to explore Iceland’s glacial wonders.

Highlight Of The Tour

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Stunning Blue Ice Cave
Experience the blue
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Hike on the Glacier
Discover Sólheimajökull

What's Included

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Crampons
For making it possible to walk on ice
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Ice Axe
For support & stability while hiking on a glacier
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Helmet
To ensure safety in case of a fall or any other incident
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Climbing Harness
To ensure safety at all times while exploring a glacier
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Coffee and Chocolates
Enjoy a warm cup of coffee and some sweet treats after the hike.
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Certified Glacier Guide

Available Add-ons

Support Shoes

Rent shoes for keeping your ankles safe to prevent injuries

$12
Waterproof Jacket

Rent a jacket to keep you dry

$12
Waterproof Pants

Rent pants to keep you dry

$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
$160
/ 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!

This is a challenging hike designed for adventurous travelers with a solid level of physical fitness and a passion for active exploration. Participants must be comfortable hiking over uneven terrain for extended periods and be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the experience.

Proper outdoor clothing is essential—dress according to weather conditions and wear sturdy hiking boots. All necessary glacier gear (helmet, harness, crampons, and ice axe) will be provided. Please arrive prepared and ready for a true adventure on the ice.

The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.

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 [email protected]. 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 re-booking to another date or booking other activities when possible, or provide a full refund.

This is a personal choice. We have had pregnant women on our glacier hikes and we always recommend you read the description of the activity to get a better idea. In any case, feel free to contact our Service Team for further questions and concerns.

Wind and rain are common in Iceland, in addition to snow in the winter, but we do not let challenging weather stop us from going out and enjoy nature. All we need to do is choose our clothing wisely, which is why we recommend wearing waterproof jacket and pants as the second layer. Of course, safety is our #1 priority, in case of extreme weather or road conditions, we will cancel our tours and do our best to reschedule your booking at a further date or provide a full refund.

Select extras (shoes, waterproof jacket, waterproof pants) during checkout, or rent them out at the meeting point directly with our guides.