Solheimajokull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike Near Vik

Explore Solheimajokull’s blue ice on a small-group glacier hike with a certified guide, plus South Coast transfers from Reykjavík.

Getting started

Begin at the Solheimajokull Glacier Parking Lot, by the big yellow school bus, and arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to meet your certified, professional glacier guide. After check-in, you are fitted with specialized glacier safety gear, including glacier crampons, a walking ice axe, helmet, and harness. Guests on the Reykjavik Transfers + South Coast Waterfalls and Reynisfjara Beach option start their day with roundtrip transportation with onboard WiFi along the South Coast.

Solheimajokull Glacier

What to expect

Solheimajokull is an outlet glacier near Vik, shaped by nearby volcanoes and streaked with layers of black ash. Once you reach the ice edge on a short approach walk, the guided hike on Solheimajokull Glacier begins across solid blue ice formations.

Features

• Views reach across the glacier’s ridges, deep blue crevasses, and unique moulins, the vertical ice holes that sink into the glacier’s interior. You follow an easy walking route that keeps to accessible terrain while still bringing you close to these features.

• A certified, professional glacier guide leads the route, sets the pace, and explains how volcanic eruptions and climate have sculpted the ice and surrounding landscape.

• Specialized glacier safety gear is included for the hike, with glacier crampons, a walking ice axe, helmet, and harness fitted before you step onto the ice so you can move securely on frozen surfaces.

• This is a small group experience, which allows your guide to adjust the path to the group’s comfort level and gives you time for questions and photos on the glacier.