The 13 Ice Climbing Tours in Iceland That Fit a Real Itinerary

1.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 4.5 - 11 hours · from $203Our pick

Hike Sólheimajökull, explore blue ice and try beginner ice climbing, with optional Reykjavík transport and South Coast waterfall stops.

“This was absolutely fantastic, we were a group of four adults, made our own way to the start point and met guides. They were very knowledgeable, gave us all info and set us up with gear before setting off with the usually drills. The views were incredible, plenty of time for photos, questions etc. The weather was great too, March time, lots of sunshine which made the adventure so much more enjoyable. The ice climbing - well; wow is was brilliant, hard work but totally worth it. The ice glaciers showing their full colours In the sun, great to see. Also one huge one on its side so you could…”

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

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

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.”

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3.Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

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

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!”

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4.Skaftafell Ice Climbing & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $266

Hike Svínafellsjökull and climb its blue ice with expert guides, small groups, full gear, and beginner-friendly instruction in Skaftafell.

“It was a beautiful day and our guides were knowledgeable and patient and we had so much fun climbing and hiking”

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5.Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $294

Try beginner ice climbing on Sólheimajökull with a small expert-led group, glacier gear, waterfall views, and climbs for all ability levels.

“Our guide was a local so he knew a ton about the area as well as the glacier. He took his time and explained everything then let us try a small wall. After we were comfortable we climbed two more walls. This was a highlight of our trip! We would definitely do this again and highly recommend this company! I also loved that they kept the group small. It allowed the guide to give us all personal attention while we were climbing and made it a very comfortable and fun experience.”

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6.Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $233

Review of Skaftafell’s 6.5-hour glacier hike and ice-climbing tour, with gear, expert guides, small groups, safety tips, value, and practical advice.

“Amazing! We had our tour with Yaya who was fantastic. He was so considerate of everyone, checking in and making sure we were all happy with how it was going. It was a long tour but definitely worth the money for how awesome the activity was. It was interesting to see how Yaya picked the walls we were climbing as they are constantly changing so the guides find new ones they spot. We also came across the first cave of the season and had a quick explore which was so lucky. Overall amazing experience and would do it again!Read more”

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7.Glacier Xtreme: Vatnajökull Ice Climbing + Hike from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $250

Review of Glacier Xtreme at Vatnajökull: ice climbing, glacier hiking, gear, fitness needs, guides, price, transport, and booking advice.

“Really great experience, the guide was great, knowledgeable and knew exactly what he was doing, demonstrated what to do and answered any questions, we got to climb a lot of sections away from other groups and the views were amazing with the setting sun Well worth doing”

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8.Small-Group Ice Climbing and Glacier Hiking in Solheimajokull

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $258

Review of Solheimajokull ice climbing and glacier hiking near Vik, with small groups, three climbs, gear, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Breathtaking views! And our guide was amazing. He was knowledgeable about ice climbing but also Icelandic and Viking history. He was a patient teacher since this was our first time ice climbing. He seemed to catch in quickly to everyone’s ability and was very accommodating.”

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9.Micro group – Ice climbing at Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $260

Review of Sólheimajökull ice climbing with a four-person group, glacier crevasses, gear details, price, fitness needs, and booking tips.

“Fantastic experience! Great guide, super knowledgeable and very accommodating, would 100% recommend to anyone looking to do some climbing on the glacier!”

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10.Glacier Hike and Ice Climbing Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $240

Hike Falljökull, learn real ice climbing, and enjoy small-group guidance in Vatnajökull National Park with gear included.

“My wife and I absolutely loved hiking and claiming the Skaftafell glacier. Our guide, Udi (sp?) from Spain was fantastic. He completely customized our experience to meet our needs. The views were breathtaking, the challenge was fun and the experience was memorable. Fully recommend. Request, Udi if available.”

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11.Exclusive Ice Climbing Experience on Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $432

Climb Sólheimajökull with a private guide, explore blue ice and crevasses, then visit Dyrhóley and Skógafoss on Iceland’s south coast.

“Fantastic experience, guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Views are gorgeous. Highly recommend if you like more unusual activities to do on a glacier.”

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12.Private Ice Climbing on Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $429

Review of private ice climbing on Sólheimajökull, with glacier walks, crampon training, climbing time, pricing, and practical tips.

“One of the best experiences of our lives! David was an excellent guide. His knowledge of Iceland, it’s history, and most important his guiding/climbing acumen made for an unforgettable experience. My wife and I are intermediate rock climbeRead more”

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13.Ice climbing at Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 4 hours · from $370

Climb Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, cross crevasses, learn ice techniques, and enjoy a small-group Iceland glacier adventure.

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