Iceland · HIKING AND TREKKING IN VIK
The good hiking & trekking tours in Vik go early here and the great ones go earlier. Below: the 15 to book before you fly, what each includes and how they differ.
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 Vík’s zipline and hiking tour, with glacier views, four lines, stream crossings, weather tips, price, and booking advice.
“Nico and Alex made the experience wonderful - especially for a couple of folks who were new to zip-lining. Awesome trip overall. Wish it was longer though as we were having so much fun.”
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!”
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.”
Zip over canyons and waterfalls near Vík, hike Grafargil, and cross a river on this lively two-hour Iceland adventure.
“It was absolutely amazing!! Barbara and Sammy made everything perfect!!”
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.”
Review of Midgard Adventure’s Thorsmork hike from Vik, with super-jeep river crossings, flexible trails, costs, fitness tips, and honest advice.
“Hiking in Þórsmörk with Sven was absolutely amazing! He’s super friendly, authentic, and feels like a true Viking guide. The landscapes were breathtaking, almost like walking through an elven movie. We went as a couple and it was such a fun, unforgettable adventure. Highly recommended for anyone who loves hiking away from the crowded, touristy spots!”
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.”
Review of the Thorsmork Super Jeep tour from Vik, with river crossings, lunch, optional hiking, pickup details, cost, and practical advice.
“La excursión en sí estuvo muy bien, las caminatas no son muy duras y merecen la pena. Las vistas en lo alto de la montaña es espectacular. Muy recomendable. Te dejan mucho tiempo y puedes hacerlo sin prisas y disfrutar”
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.”
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