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This activity takes you onto Solheimajokull, where blue ice, deep crevasses and sculpted ridges sit within easy reach of Iceland's south coast. You will strap on crampons and a helmet, walk safely on the glacier with a certified guide, and hear how this tongue of ice is changing year by year.
You will check in at the parking area for a safety briefing and kit issue before walking to the glacier edge. Your guide shows you how to move in crampons, then leads a relaxed route across the ice suited to the conditions that day, pausing at crevasses and ice formations for photographs and short geology talks.
On the glacier you will hear how the ice flows, why the surface looks sculpted, and what retreat has done to the valley in recent decades. Pace stays comfortable for first time visitors, and you remain with your guide on safe lines rather than wandering on your own.
Solheimajokull is an outlet of the Myrdalsjokull ice cap on Iceland's south coast, framed by volcanic sands and famous waterfalls a short drive away. The tongue has pulled back visibly in recent years, which makes walking on the living ice both memorable and a clear lesson in how the landscape is shifting.
Standing on the glacier, you look back toward the coast and up toward the ice cap, with ash stained ridges and meltwater channels all around. It is one of the most approachable places in Iceland to step onto a glacier with a qualified guide holding the line.
No prior glacier skills are needed. You should be comfortable walking for a few hours in cold wind with sturdy boots and warm layers, and ready to follow your guide's instructions on the ice.
This activity suits curious first time visitors who want proper time on the glacier rather than a view from the car park. Come with gloves, a hat and waterproofs even in summer, and you will be ready for the changeable coastal weather.
We keep groups small so instruction stays personal and everyone has time to ask questions on the ice. Your guide adjusts speed so you feel secure in crampons and still have room to take photographs.
All essential safety kit is included, and the briefing is thorough before you take your first steps on the glacier. You leave with stories about the ice, not just a snapshot from the trailhead.
Meet at the Solheimajokull glacier parking lot, postcode 871 on the south coast between Skogafoss and Vik.
Follow signs from Route 1 to the glacier trailhead and allow extra time for weather delays on the road.
About the centre
Vík
Iceland's highlands, glaciers and coastlines deserve more than a quick coach stop. This operator specialises in small-group hiking and glacier walks led by professional multilingual guides, with 4x4 access to routes that stay off the beaten track. Whether you are chasing colourful rhyolite valleys, soaking in a remote hot spring after a long walk, or stepping onto blue ice with crampons and a qualified guide, the focus stays on authentic outdoor adventure rather than rushed sightseeing.
Based in Reykjavik, the team plans each departure around weather, season and group ability so you get a personal experience without sacrificing safety or environmental responsibility. Equipment, local knowledge and clear briefing are part of every trip, leaving you free to enjoy the landscape. From half-day glacier hikes on the south coast to full highland days around Landmannalaugar, expect reliable service, thoughtful pacing and guides who know when to push on and when to wait for the light to change.
Operated by Nordur Travel Services ehf, a partner of adventuro.
