About this experience
Discover the beauty of Solheimajökull glacier on this unforgettable adventure. You’ll hike across crevasses and ice ridges before stepping inside a naturally formed crystal clear blue ice cave.
Highlights
- Enjoy a rare chance to experience the glacier both from the surface and within
- See deep crevasses, ridges, and volcanic ash layers from past eruptions
- Feel the thrill of hiking on the Sólheimajökull glacier with a guide
- Explore a naturally formed crystal-clear blue ice cave
What's included
- Experienced glacier guide
- Crampons
- Helmet
- Ice axe
- Footwear/rainwear available for rent
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Meet your guide at the Sólheimajökull glacier car park, where you’ll be provided with all the necessary gear, including crampons, a helmet, an ice axe, and footwear/rainwear if needed.
Walk to the base of the glacier, where your guide will help you fit your crampons and give a short introduction on how to walk safely on the ice. With your gear on and safety instructions covered, begin your hike onto the glacier.
Spend approximately 2 hours hiking on the glacier itself. As you explore, encounter some of Sólheimajökull’s most fascinating features, including deep crevasses, ridges, volcanic ash layers from past eruptions, and incredible ice formations constantly reshaped by nature.
After about an hour of hiking up the glacier, reach the highlight of the tour: a naturally formed crystal-clear blue ice cave. Step inside and be surrounded by radiant walls of ancient ice in vivid shades of blue and black, a breathtaking contrast that makes Sólheimajökull so unique.
Following your time in the cave, make your way back down the glacier, completing this rare chance to experience the glacier both from the surface and from within, and to witness firsthand one of Iceland’s most extraordinary natural wonders.
Things to note
- Hiking shoes
- Rain gear
- Warm clothing
Terms & conditions
Meet at the Tröll bus meeting point 20 minutes before departure
The hike to the base of the glacier takes about 15–20 minutes
The total tour lasts around 3.5 hours
Approximately 2 hours are spent hiking on the glacier