Iceland · Land Adventure

PRIVATE Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing 4 hours

4 Hours Round trip from Vík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private glacier hiking and ice climbing experience at Sólheimajökull
  • 02 Explore crevasses, moulins, and striking ice formations
  • 03 Learn glacier travel and climbing techniques from a certified guide
  • 04 All necessary glacier equipment and professional climbing boots included
  • 05 Safety briefing and instruction provided before heading onto the ice
  • 06 Warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, and chocolate bars
  • 07 Taste pure glacier water during the adventure

Discover the dramatic beauty of Sólheimajökull on a private 4-hour adventure that combines glacier hiking with the thrill of ice climbing. With your guide leading the way, step onto this striking outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull and explore a landscape shaped by crevasses, moulins, and ever-changing ice formations.

After gearing up and receiving a full safety briefing, you’ll learn the basics of moving on ice before taking on an ice wall selected by your guide based on conditions and safety. Whether it’s your first time using crampons and ice axes or you’re simply looking for an unforgettable challenge in Iceland’s wild scenery, this experience is designed to be safe, exciting, and rewarding.

Professional climbing boots and glacier equipment are provided, and along the way you can warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, chocolate bars, and even a taste of pure glacier water.

Discover the dramatic beauty of Sólheimajökull on a private 4-hour adventure that combines glacier hiking with the thrill of ice climbing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Vík í Mýrdal
Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing at Sólheimajökull

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Vík 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All necessary glacier equipment
  • Certified Glacier Guide
  • A taste of pure glacier water
  • Small group experience
  • Hot chocolate & coffee
  • Chocolate bars
  • Professional climbing boots

Know before you go

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Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Vík, IS
Tour start
Vík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Vík.

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