The 6 Glacier Hikes in Vik That Earn Their Price

1.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165Our pick

Meet at Tröll Expeditions in Hof for a four-hour small-group trip onto Falljökull. Your certified English-speaking guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe before leading you past crevasses, moulins, and a changing blue ice cave. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Camino are praised for clear safety advice and thoughtful pacing.

“I thought that the tour was WONDERFUL! We lucked out and had a beautiful sunny day and about 50 degrees out. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the glacier and was able to answer all of our questions. The ice cave was especially neatly. I would highly suggest taking this tour!”

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2.Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,123 reviews · from $116

Meet your certified English-speaking guide at the Sólheimajökull parking lot and walk onto the glacier in a small, family-friendly group. You’ll use crampons, helmets, and ice axes while learning about moulins, crevasses, ice caves, and glacier movement. Guides such as Daniel, Steve, Daniela, and Tomas are praised for patient pacing, clear explanations, and good humor.

“Our guide (basha) was amazing, really helpful and knowledgeable she made our experience even better. Thank you so much”

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3.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Best value

You’ll walk across Sólheimajökull for about an hour with a certified Icelandic Mountain Guides leader, using crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect blue ice, crevasses, glacial formations, and breaks for photos and glacier facts. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini are praised for clear instruction and calm safety care.

“Amazing, guide Dennis was absolutely brilliant and catered for everyone’s needs and abilities, thank-you 👍👍”

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4.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide on this three-hour outing from the glacier parking area near Vik. Crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe are included. Guides such as Edgar, Anna, Eli, and Lilly adjust the pace for the group, explain the ice and volcanoes, and point out views toward Eyjafjallajökull.

“Amazing experience! I took my parents on this (62/60) and they absolutely loved it. Guide does a good job at matching everyone’s pace, responding to questions/needs and giving history about the glacier. Overall, a super fun experience, was very safe and suitable for all ages.”

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5.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet your certified guide at Sólheimajökull’s base, gear up, and walk across Iceland’s blue-white ice with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect about 3km on uneven ground, clear safety coaching, glacier stories, photo stops, and a maximum group of 15. Hiking boots and waterproof clothing can be rented.

“Such a cool way to experience the glacier. The guides equip you with crampons, helmets, and harnesses (for emergencies only) and go through a lot of safety information beforehand so we felt prepared. The hike itself was fairly short with multiple stops to take photos and catch your breath as needed. Our guide Encsi shared a lot of information about the glacier and answered any questions from the group. I would recommend bringing a rain jacket, thin hat to wear under your helmet (no pompom), and gloves. Maybe a small backpack if you want to bring water or anything else. I would not have gone on the glacier without a…”

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6.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Meet your guide at Sólheimajökull’s parking lot, walk to the lagoon, and paddle a stable sit-on-top kayak among icebergs with the glacier ahead. Guides such as Sebastian, Fernanda, Daniella, and Thomas provide safety instruction, local stories, and photos. The tour lasts about 2.5 hours and suits beginners.

“What an awesome time! Fernanda was a wonderful guide. She gave lots of cool history and facts about the glacier and made sure I had a great time on the trip. Plus, they give you a dry suit and booties so you stay warm and dry the entire time.”

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