Glacier Walk Discovery in South Iceland

From 15.999 kr.

This one of the most popular day tours in Iceland – to walk on a glacier!

Sólheimajökull glacier views
Safe and easy glacier walk
family friendly adventure
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Day Tour Glacier Walk Discovery in South Iceland

One of the most popular day tours in Iceland! On this Iceland day tour you will be guided through the labyrinth of a glacier tongue extending down from the fourth biggest glacier in Iceland.

Highlights

  • Sólheimajökull glacier views
  • Safe and easy glacier walk
  • family friendly adventure

Itinerary

This is a safe, informative and easy glacier walk on the Sólheimajökull tongue. The glacier is just over two hours away from Reykjavik, extending down from it´s mother glacier, Myrdalsjokull. You will led by a certified glacier guide through a frozen wonderland of different shades of glacier ice, crystal clear, white and blue ice! You will get to see deep crevasses and water cauldrons in a safe manner, along with other interesting features of the glacier. During the hike, you will have plenty of photo opportunities and your expert guide will share his wisdom about the ever-changing landscapes of the Icelandic glaciers, their formation and interplay with the surrounding volcanoes and mountains. No technical skills are needed for this tour and you will be provided with all the necessary glacier equipment. This is a great, family-friendly, way to experience the Icelandic glaciers.

Dates & prices

Departures:

Multiple daily departures, please see the booking engine for available departure times on your preferred date!

Duration: around 3 hours (1,5 hours on the glacier)

Included:

  • Guiding services
  • Glacier gear
  • Safety equipment

Trip info

What do I need to bring?

  • Warm clothing
  • Rain gear
  • Hiking boots
Please note: This tour starts from the basecamp at Sólheimajökull glacier, so you need to have your own transport. If you need to include transportation to and from Reykjavik, please see here

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Day Tour Glacier Walk Discovery in South Iceland

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