Iceland · GLACIER HIKES IN VIK
The list to send a friend who has just booked flights: 15 glacier hikes in Vik, each with its price, its verdict, and the one thing to know before committing.
Walk Falljökull Glacier, enter a natural blue ice cave, and explore Vatnajökull with expert guides, gear, hot drinks, and free parking.
“The experience was unbelievable!! Maria was the perfect tour-guide we totally recommend it.. once in the lifetime experience”
Review of the family-friendly Sólheimajökull glacier hike, with crampons, expert guides, ice formations, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“One of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! The hike wasn't too strenuous, at no point did we feel we were being physically pushed but at the same time we covered so much ground. They took safety precautions serious, so at no time did we feel unsafe. I would definitely recommend to anyone. Our tour guide Daniel was fantastic. He had a wealth of knowledge on the glaciers and said he was happy for us to get as much from the tour as he felt the group was capable. You can tell Daniel is passionate about his job which only made our time on the glacier more exciting and…”
Review of the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike near Vik, with gear, guide quality, walking difficulty, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Great experience, awesome guide named Sam. My family and I had a great time in our small group of about 12 (6 were our family). Our guide told us about the history of the glacier and the area. He took time to share safety tips and ensured that we were safe the entire time. The company’s equipment was great, we rented boots from them as well. Highly recommend.”
Hike Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, and ice axe on this three-hour small-group glacier adventure near Vík.
“Our guide, Lilly was AMAZING! She was energetic, fun and caring. She made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. She was great with the adults (my wife and I) as well as our children (8&11). In fact I think my 8 year old is now wanting to be an ice-climber. As far as the experience itself, it is a must do in Iceland. If you don't have it on your itinerary, don't leave Iceland without experiencing it!”
Walk across Sólheimajökull with crampons, explore blue ice and crevasses, and learn about Iceland’s changing glacier with a certified guide.
“Excellent experience. Daniella was a fantastic guide and was very helpful and informative. The overall operation is very well run. The staff was well prepared and nice.”
Review of Sólheimajökull glacier kayaking near Vik, with dry suits, iceberg views, guide details, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“That was a peaceful and beautiful experience Geert did a great job of helping us all get geared up and then gave great information while on the water. He was also patient with all of our questions!”
Review of the 3-hour Sólheimajökull glacier hike near Vik, with practical advice on gear, guides, scenery, price, fitness, and meeting point.
“Apart from a small miscommunication at the meeting point, the entire trip was great!! Our guide really went in-depth with his explanations and was very supportive in our journey.”
Hike Iceland’s Sólheimajökull Glacier with a certified guide, crampons, ice axe, coffee, and chocolate during this memorable 3-hour adventure.
“This glacier hike tour was phenomenal! The tour guide, Nate, really made the whole experience great. He inspired trust and confidence, and he shared a good deal of knowledge about this glacier. Booking and communication were great. Getting to the site was easy. And they were great about outfitting and orienting hikers. Highly recommend!”
Paddle among icebergs on Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon in a small beginner-friendly tour with dry suits, guides, and striking glacier views.
“We had an absolutely epic time kayaking in the glacier lagoon. It was absolutely epic to see the scale of the glacier in a way few will get to see but also humbling to see the affect that climate change is having on Icelands landscape making the lagoon bigger each year. It’s not often you can say you have touched an ice berg with your own hands. Our tour guide Sebastian was absolutely amazing he made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time and was super kind and took lots of photos of us whilst on the tour. He was super funny and friendly and answered all our questions we…”
Review of Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Intro, with gear, fitness needs, price, itinerary, and booking advice.
“Had a great day! I feel like today's experience will be hard to beat for other tours. Daniel from Artic Adventures was an amazing tour guide, we had so much fun.”
Review of Sólheimajökull ice climbing and glacier walk near Vík, with gear, timing, price, fitness advice, guides, and booking tips.
“Great experience that is friendly for entire family. Our guide Kevin did a great job making us feel welcomed. You get all the gear and you do a hike, then some education of glacier, sip some glacier water, maybe apply a mud mask, and climb a cliff! Nice mix of a tour!”
Walk Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, spot blue crevasses and ice tunnels, and choose a family walk or longer glacier trek.
“Definitely worth a visit. It isn’t a particularly challenging hike so good for most people. But to see and learn about the glacier from so close was a thrill. Sophia, our guide was charming and highly informative.”
Climb and hike Falljökull in Skaftafell with a certified guide, small groups, crampons, ice axes, and three hours on Vatnajökull.
“We really enjoyed the tour and our guide Lily was really great. It was nice that we were with a very small group. We had fantastic weather and were able to enjoy the view from and onto the glacier. The route was doable (even if you've never climbed before) and the ice climbing was fun, even if it was a bit challenging. But luckily we were well equipped for it. We can definitely recommend this tour.”
Climb blue ice walls and hike Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, small groups, safety gear, and glacier views in four thrilling hours.
“The guide was so nice and helpful and I had such a great time!! Must do activity IMO! I have never ice climbed before (I have hardly rock climbed even) but they did a great job explaining everything and making sure we felt safe.”
Hike Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, and ice axe on this 2.5-hour Iceland glacier adventure for $105.
“Abbiamo svolto questa esperienza ormai 1 anno fa e ancora ne parliamo bene, nonostante l'acqua che abbiamo preso sul ghiacciaio è stato tutto meraviglioso. Un'esperienza unica!”
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