Hiking Tours · GLACIER HIKES IN VIK
Good glacier hikes in Vik cap their group sizes and fill weeks ahead. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how hard they really are.
This four-hour Skaftafell adventure takes you onto Falljökull Glacier and into a naturally formed blue ice cave. Meet guides such as Maria, Elena, or Camino at Troll Expeditions in Hof, collect your gear, and expect a scenic walk, crevasses, ice ridges, glacier lessons, and time for photos.
“Stunning views and ability to see the impact of global warming on nature”
Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide such as Lucy, Daniela, or Tomas. You’ll use crampons and an ice axe to reach blue crevasses, volcanic ash layers, and ice holes. Choose a local glacier meeting point or a Reykjavík pickup with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara.
“Daniel was a very fun and informative guy. He did well!”
Walk across Sólheimajökull for about an hour with a certified Icelandic Mountain Guides instructor. Expect blue ice, crevasses, glacial water, and frequent photo stops. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini are praised for safety, clear instruction, and adapting the pace to the group.
“We booked a glacier hike through Viator and was set up with Icelandic Mountain guides. Our guide, Woody, was very knowledgeable, informative, and a wonderful tour guide!”
Meet your certified Troll Expeditions guide at Sólheimajökull parking lot near Vík for a three-hour glacier hike. You’ll learn to use crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then walk across blue ice with guides such as Edgar, Anna, Lilly, or Eli adjusting the pace to the group.
“Amazing once in a lifetime experience. The glacier was beautiful and are guide Edgar made sure we were safe and had a great experience. I would highly recommend and I would do it again when I return to Iceland.”
Meet your certified Arctic Adventures guide at Sólheimajökull’s parking area, gear up, and walk onto the glacier with crampons. Expect about 3 km over uneven ground, blue ice formations, crevasses, and regular photo stops. Guides such as Steve, Daniel, and Francesco are praised for clear instruction and a steady pace.
“We were uncertain what to expect, but our guides helped to make this a highlight of our trip. They were helpful with assisting us as a family and made sure we had were able to enjoy together. Incredible experience that gave us a true feel of Iceland.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Sólheimajökull, gear up with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then spend three hours exploring the glacier’s blue ice, ash bands, crevasses, and possible ice caves. Guides such as Kamila, Elias, and Önundur are known for clear instruction and attentive pacing.
“Bring on a glacier was a breathtaking experience, and Önundur was a fantastic guide for an introductory hike in this environment. He was calm, friendly, and patient, gave clear instructions, and moved us along at a firm but comfortable enough pace that we could actually look around and revel in the grandeur of the ice and panoramic views. When he explained things to us about the glacier, it was clear that this was a place that he truly loved. My knee was hurting a bit before the hike and so I started off a bit ineptly. Önundur boosted my confidence so that I did okay, gave me a helping hand…”
Walk from the Sólheimajökull parking lot onto the glacier with a certified English-speaking guide. You’ll learn to use crampons, see moulins, crevasses, ice tunnels, and volcanic ash, then pause for coffee and chocolates. Guides such as João, Tina, Kevin, and Edgar are praised for safety and patience.
“Great discovery of the glacier. Our guide Lucie was great and really nice.”
Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, and ice axe, then try climbing a real ice wall. This 4.5-hour small-group outing suits beginners aged 14 and up. Reykjavík departures can also include Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.
“Had a great day! I feel like today's experience will be hard to beat for other tours. Daniel from Artic Adventures was an amazing tour guide, we had so much fun.”
You’ll spend about three hours on Sólheimajökull with a certified private guide, using crampons, helmets, harnesses, and poles supplied by The Odyssey. Expect a 20-minute walk to the ice, blue formations, crevasses, photo stops, and a pace matched to your group.
“We chose Glacier Encounter as our tour guide for a bucket list, adventure filled trip to Iceland during August 2023. We were not disappointed! Right from the start, they checked on us via text to ensure a timely arrival for the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike. Once geared Read more”
Travel from Reykjavik with an English-speaking guide such as Svavar, Sebastian, Yakoda, or Guss. See the Golden Circle, South Coast, glacier lagoon, and Diamond Beach, then hike Solheimajokull with equipment provided. Hotels and breakfast are included, while lunches and dinners are your responsibility.
“The first day of golden circle was great to see all the listed attractions, with extra stops to tomato farm and horse feeding! Tour guide Svavar was funny along the way. The second day and third day for south coast were incredible. Big thanks to our tour guide Sebastian, to drive us all around with such friendly attitude and patience. Although raining did happen often during our trip unfortunately, still the sceneries were amazing! Totally worth to join this 3-day tour.”
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