Blue Ice Glacier Hiking & Ice Climbing on Sólheimajökull near Vík

Dress warmly and get ready for an extraordinary adventure on the Sólheimajökull glacier, with a hike and an introduction to ice climbing!

The south-western tongue of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, Sólheimajökull offers a splendid backdrop for a glacier hike near Vík í Mýrdal: crevasses, amazing ice formations, sinkholes and jagged ridges will fill your eyes during your excursion! For 3 hours, you will discover this amazing world of ice alongside a local guide who will share with you the history of the glacier and fascinating facts about it.

Whether you have done it before or it is your very first time, this glacier hike on the Sólheimajökull glacier is sure to delight everyone, especially with the opportunity to try your hand at ice climbing during the excursion. Equipped with all the equipment you need to climb the magnificent blue walls of ice (ice axes, crampons, etc.), you will discover ice climbing in complete safety under the supervision of a guide who will teach you the techniques you need to progress. This frozen world is always in motion, so you are sure to hear the ice crack as it adjusts under your feet, without any danger!

Iceland's glaciers are wonderful, ever-changing frozen spaces, so don't miss the chance to visit at least one and take part in this glacier trekking and introduction to ice climbing excursion on the Sólheimajökull glacier! The trip is also available from Reykjavík, so those without a car can join in the adventure.