Sólheimajökull: Midnight Sun Glacier Walk with Guide
ID: GYG1334578-2038298
Category:
Country: Iceland
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Experience the beauty of Sólheimajökull Glacier on a guided walk. Learn about glacier formations, explore the terrain, and capture memories with photos taken by your guide.
Join a guided glacier walk on Sólheimajökull, one of Iceland’s natural wonders. With long daylight hours and peaceful glacier surroundings, enjoy a rare sense of solitude and beauty.
Meet your professional, certified glacier guide who will ensure you explore safely, comfortably, and at a pace that feels right for you. This family-friendly walk is an excellent introduction to the world of glaciers, perfect for anyone curious to experience these frozen giants up close.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights about glacier formations, the surrounding environment, and the hazards that shape and challenge these landscapes. By the end, you’ll not only have seen a glacier—you’ll understand it on a much deeper level.
Your route takes you across a variety of terrain, including shallow glacier rivers, crevasses, and the striking blue ice features that make Sólheimajökull so unforgettable. Tailor the pace to your group’s fitness level, and make the tour more challenging if you’re looking for something extra.
There will be plenty of chances to take photos along the way, and your guide—who also acts as your photographer—will capture the experience so you can take home memories as vivid as the glacier itself with beautiful midnight sun.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of walking on a glacier with a professional guide
- Learn about glacier formations and the surrounding environment
- Enjoy a family-friendly walk that's perfect for all fitness levels
- Capture memories with photos taken by your guide along the way
- Experience the beauty of the glacier in the magical midnight sun
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour requires above-ankle hiking boots, as proper support is important when wearing crampons. Please also note that there are no restaurants or shops at the parking area, so we recommend bringing sandwiches and a few snacks for the day.
The walk from the parking lot to the glacier is short and easy, and we’ll pass a beautiful glacier lagoon along the way—no previous hiking experience needed. Once we step onto the ice, it’s important to have an extra layer with you. Weather in Iceland can change quickly, so packing additional clothing is always a good idea.
The terrain is relatively gentle, with about 200 meters of elevation gain. A short list of essential gear can be found above.
Zimno - Meeting Point Glacier Tours, Sólheimajökull Parking Lot (63°31′48.08″N 19°22′17.33″W) Car with logo of Zimno Iceland
INCLUDED
- Guidance during the tour
- Photo package (5 per person)
- Harness and crampons
- Helmet and ice axe
NOT INCLUDED
- Sunny weather
- Travel insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
