Small-Group 4-Hour Glacier Walking and Ice Climbing Tour from Solheimajokull

Combine breathtaking scenery with thrilling adventure on this small-group glacier walking and ice-climbing trip in South Iceland. Travelers seeking an immersive glacier experience should book this tour from Solheimajokull now.

Your meet-on-location tour begins at the operator’s base next to the Solheimajokull glacier parking lot. It’s about 101 miles (164 kilometers) from Reykjavik, an easy drive along the Ring Road.

You don’t need any previous experience to join this excursion. In total, you’ll spend about three hours on the ice. The glacier walk is rated easy, and the ice climbing portion is at an introductory level.

However, ice climbing requires some physical exertion, so the excursion is moderately difficult overall. Your guide will find an easy wall, and you can choose the level of challenge that is right for you.

First, you’ll greet your expert glacier guide and the rest of the group at the starting point. This excursion is limited to six participants per guide, meaning you’re guaranteed a small-group experience and close interaction with your tour leader.

Your guide will give you the necessary gear for the adventure ahead. The equipment includes an ice axe, helmet, and crampons, which will all help you feel safe and confident on the ice.

After a safety briefing, it’s time for an easy walk to the glacier edge. Climate change is causing the Solheimajokull glacier to shrink and retreat further from the car parking area, so you will follow your guide toward the glacier. 

You’ll pass a lagoon with icebergs on the way, which is growing in size as meltwater from the glacier feeds it. It’s beautiful, yet a reminder of the effects of rising temperatures. The ice can range in color from black and white to bright blue and creates a picturesque setting with the lagoon’s tranquil waters.

When you arrive at the glacier’s edge, your guide can help you with your crampons. Then, your group will walk across the ice for an up-close encounter with the glacier and its magnificent features.

Your guide will show you the glacier’s highlights, including cauldrons, crevasses, and ridges. They will tell you how these features are created and share fascinating insights about the glacier’s geology and history.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to take photos of the incredible colors and formations in the ice, so ensure you bring your camera. Solheimajokull is also known for its spectacular views that extend to the South Coast, so there is no shortage of gorgeous scenery to capture.

The guide will find a suitable spot to set up the ice-climbing gear. They’ll show you the basic technique, and everyone can try it. Your introduction to ice climbing will be a fun experience you’ll love telling your friends and family about when you get home.

After an exciting time exploring the glacier, you’ll walk back across the ice and then to the starting point at the operator's base. Your tour finishes here, and you can continue your adventures in Iceland.

Grab the opportunity to book this fantastic glacier walking and ice-climbing combination tour from Solheimajokull for an unforgettable experience. Check availability now by choosing a date.