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The 15 Best Solheimajokull Glacier Tours on the South Coast

32 tours  ·  from $94 a head

Good solheimajokull glacier tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - Choosing between the three hike options
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

1.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,123 reviews · from $116Our pick

Hike Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, and ice axe while exploring crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and glacier views.

“Excellent tour my Steve! He was kind, funny, informative and patient! The views were marvellous in its true sense, definitely one of a kind and once in a lifetime experience.”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - Guides make the difference
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

2.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Hike Iceland’s Sólheimajökull glacier in a small group with crampons, an ice axe, and a certified guide for three hours of ice and views.

“The hike was difficult for me, as I have a desk job and not much physical activity. But my husband was having no issues. Nonetheless it was amazing and totally worth the hike. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Helped take pictures. Showed us cool stuff. Would recommend. No regrets.”

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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike - What three hours really means
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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure - Meeting at the Sólheimajökull Base
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

4.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Walk Sólheimajökull with crampons, explore blue ice and crevasses, and learn from a certified guide on this easy South Coast hike.

“Daniel was an excellent guide. He was clear in his instructions and guidance as he brought us through the glacier. I also appreciated him bringing us through more unexplored areas of the glacier and showing us unique features of it.”

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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon - Getting dressed for cold glacial water
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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

5.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Kayak among icebergs beside Sólheimajökull Glacier in a stable sit-on-top kayak with a dry suit, guide, and calm lagoon views.

“We were the only two people in the tour. We each had our own kayaks. It was windy but we were able to kayak around some icebergs. The view of the glacier from the water was out of this world!!!!”

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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Three and a half hours on the glacier
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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

6.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 4.5 - 11 hours · from $203

Hike Sólheimajökull, explore blue ice and try beginner ice climbing, with optional Reykjavík pickup and South Coast waterfalls.

“This was one of the best activities that I booked for my Iceland trip! Francesco, was the absolute most amazing guide myself or the group could have possibly have asked for, he made sure all of us learned how to do everything and were safe before we did everything (the crampons and walking on the ice with them, climbing, rappelling, etc). We were able to do and see so much in the amount of time we had for this tour. If I come back and do this activity again, I would for sure try and request him!”

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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull - Getting fitted with crampons and glacier gear
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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

7.Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 265 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Walk across Sólheimajökull with a trained guide, crampons, and ice ax, exploring blue ice, crevasses, glacier water, and South Coast views.

“Our guide Elias is the best. He wanted to make sure we have a good time and stay safe. Everyone on the tour enjoy a memorable tour.”

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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Learning to walk in crampons
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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

8.Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Hike Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, ice axe, coffee, and chocolate. A thrilling three-hour glacier outing near Vik.

“We had an amazing time and our guide, Fabio, was terrific. He was very knowledgeable and considerate. We would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon - From Sólheimajökull Base Camp to the lagoon
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group - Learning to walk on ice
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

10.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Hike Iceland’s Sólheimajökull Glacier, learn ice climbing, and explore blue ice with a certified guide in a small group.

“Everything we hoped it would be: adventure of climbing ice, walking a glacier, scenic views and a skilled and informative guide. The only reason for 4 (vs 5) stars is that we were charged for hiking boots. When we arrived we were told that hiking boots with ankle support is *required*. I don’t recall that being in the Viator description, but that’s fine, just provide the boots for us. The boots were available, and for a small enough charge, but it just feels deceptive to charge us extra. Again, it was a great tour, 5 stars in every other way, but please, just charge a tad more for the general…”

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Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk - Learning the ice-climbing basics
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Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - Choosing between the three hike options
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

12.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $115

Review of Icelandia’s Sólheimajökull glacier hike, with blue crevasses, expert guides, safety gear, route choices, price, and practical tips.

“The tour was excellent! Our guide, Denis Rosa was very friendly and knowledgeable. Explained us a lot about the glaciers and showed us different parts of it. The whole tour was interesting. I would highly recommend it to everyone who is interested in glaciers. The expertise of the guide made it funny and safe :)”

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Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour - Meeting at the glacier parking area
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Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour

13.Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $392

Climb Sólheimajökull with a private guide, crampons, ice axes, and hands-on instruction on this 4.5-hour Iceland glacier adventure.

“I cannot say enough good things about this tour and Valerio. We had the absolute best time, a highlight of our trip to Iceland for sure! Valerio made us feel comfortable and safe. He is super knowledgeable about the glacier and we learned a lot of interesting information along the way. He adapted to our abilities and we were able to explore some incredible areas of the glacier away from the crowds. I never thought I’d be able to ice climb but Valerio gave me confidence and training to make it possible. Truly an incredible experience, cannot recommend it enough.”

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Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike - The 30-minute safety briefing matters
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Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

14.Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 4 hours · from $241

Climb Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, ice axe, and ropes on a four-hour glacier hike for six or fewer.

“Amazing experience! Maria was a fantastic guide! I am an experienced hiker but have never tried ice climbing before, she was patient, reassuring, and made sure I was safe! 10/10, I would do this bike and climb again! We also took the option to check out a new ice cave at the glacier, which was a great bonus.”

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Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull - Meet on location - Meeting at the parking lot, not on a bus
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Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull – Meet on location

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