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The 15 Glacier Hikes in Vik That Earn Their Price

28 tours  ·  from $95 a head

Good glacier hikes in Vik fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Walking on Falljökull with crampons
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

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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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - The walk from solid ground to the ice
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

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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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - Blue ice, crevasses, and changing glacier shapes
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

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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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike - Blue ice, volcanic ash, and a changing glacier
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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

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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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure - Learning to walk on Sólheimajökull
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

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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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon - Getting fitted for the dry suit
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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

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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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull - Getting to the glacier parking area
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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

7.Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 265 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Meet your English-speaking guide at Sólheimajökull for a three-hour, non-technical glacier hike. You’ll receive crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe, then walk among blue ice, ash-streaked snow, crevasses, and possible ice caves. Guides such as Kamila, Elias, and Önundur are praised for clear instruction and patient support.

“Elias was a superb Guide. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He took care of everyone, was very safe and also fun.”

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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - From the parking lot to the glacier edge
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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

8.Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Join a certified English-speaking guide from Troll Expeditions for a three-hour hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier near Vik. Walk from the parking lot, learn to use crampons, explore crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and volcanic ash, then pause for coffee and chocolate. Guides such as João, Edgar, and Tina are praised for safety, patience, and good humor.

“This was an absolutely amazing activity. Our family of four (two adults, two kids ages 12 and 15) found this to be one of our most memorable activities in Iceland. Our guide Andrej was honestly the best - friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and above all ensured we had a safe and enjoyable experience. We got to spend a lot of time on the glacier and explore various areas. All the safety gear was provided and check-in was efficient. I would highly recommend this three hour tour with Troll Expeditions to everyone - but it does require some level of fitness and endurance.”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon - Meeting at Sólheimajökull Base Camp
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

9.Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 3 hours · from $170

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sebastian, Fernanda, or Francesca for a gentle three-hour paddle on Sólheimajökull’s calm glacier lagoon. You’ll learn basic kayaking, wear a supplied dry suit, and steer a sit-on-top kayak around floating icebergs. Bring warm layers, a hat, and spare socks for the short walk over black rocks.

“Amazing time! So much fun, easy to maneuver, guide was informative! Do it!!!!”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group - Getting fitted for crampons and ice axes
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

10.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Meet your certified Arctic Adventures guide at Sólheimajökull, then hike 3 to 4 kilometers across crevasses, ridges, caves, and blue ice. You will learn basic ice climbing with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Guides such as Monica, Gaia, Daniel, and Francesco have earned praise for calm instruction and careful belaying.

“Everything we hoped it would be: adventure of climbing ice, walking a glacier, scenic views and a skilled and informative guide. The only reason for 4 (vs 5) stars is that we were charged for hiking boots. When we arrived we were told that hiking boots with ankle support is *required*. I don’t recall that being in the Viator description, but that’s fine, just provide the boots for us. The boots were available, and for a small enough charge, but it just feels deceptive to charge us extra. Again, it was a great tour, 5 stars in every other way, but please, just charge a tad more for the general…”

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Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk - The 15-minute walk to the ice
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Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

11.Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $246

Meet Tröll Expeditions at the Sólheimajökull parking lot at 2 pm for a four-hour glacier walk and beginner-friendly ice-climbing session. Your guide provides crampons, boots, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect a 15-minute approach to the ice, glacier facts, climbing instruction, coffee, and chocolate in a group of up to six.

“Ondrej was an amazing guide who told us all about the glacier and was patient with us in a way to make sure that we enjoyed every moment. Hike was beautiful and ice climbing was a great time for my wife and myself. Highly recommend especially if you can get Ondrej as a guide, he made a great experience even better.”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - The walk from solid ground to the ice
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

12.Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $115

Choose a family-friendly walk, classic hike, or longer trek across Sólheimajökull. Your English-speaking guide supplies crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe, then leads you past blue crevasses, ice ridges, moulins, and possibly an ice tunnel. Guides such as Ellie, Sam, Lasse, and Jon add clear instruction, glacier facts, and a good dose of humor.

“The tour was really good. Lasse was a fantastic guide and showed us some really cool parts of the glacier and gave us really interesting facts and information about it as well. Thank you Lasse!”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike - What the four hours actually feel like
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike

13.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

Walk across Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, then learn basic ice climbing with a certified English-speaking guide. You get boots, crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, ropes, coffee, and chocolate. The group is limited to six, and the glacier portion lasts about three hours.

“AMAZING! Adam and Diego were great guides. Definitely the highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend and visit again!”

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Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike - Walking across changing glacier ice
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Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

14.Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 4 hours · from $241

You’ll hike across Sólheimajökull with a certified English-speaking guide, learn glacier safety, and climb an ice wall using crampons, ropes, and an ice axe. Small groups are limited to six. Guides such as Maria and Adam have earned praise for patient instruction, making this a good first ice-climbing experience for confident beginners.

“Amazing experience! Maria was a fantastic guide! I am an experienced hiker but have never tried ice climbing before, she was patient, reassuring, and made sure I was safe! 10/10, I would do this bike and climb again! We also took the option to check out a new ice cave at the glacier, which was a great bonus.”

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Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Three hours on Sólheimajökull
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Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier

15.Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $807

Spend about three hours on Sólheimajökull Glacier with your own certified guide. You’ll walk 20 minutes from the parking lot to the ice, gear up with crampons, helmet, harness, and poles, then explore blue ice, crevasses, and unusual frozen formations at a pace suited to your group.

“At first, they provided all necessary gear (e.g. hiking boots, gloves, crampons, etc.) with no extra charges, they were in good conditions that gives us confidence about the hike on a rainy day. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and taken very good care on each one oRead more”

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