Top 15 Glacier Hikes in Vik

Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Where you start: free parking, restrooms, and gear fitting that feels human

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165Our pick

A small-group glacier hike and blue ice cave near Skaftafell, with gear, expert guiding, and hot drinks included for $165.

“Our glacier hike was an unforgettable experience, and Lucy, our tour guide, made it even more special. She was not only knowledgeable and engaging but also gave us plenty of time to soak in the breathtaking views. Her enthusiasm and warmth made us feel truly connected to the adventure. Lucy, your passion for what you do is inspiring, and your kindness made a lasting impression on us. Thank you for making this journey so special—we’ll remember it forever!”

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Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy)

2.Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,260 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $104

Easy blue-ice hike on Sólheimajökull near Vík with crampons and certified guides, plus South Coast stops like Skógarfoss and Reynisfjara.

“The guide Dan was a great personality who had a genuine desire to accommodate everyone in the group. We were a group of 12 and it was an outworldly experience to hike through the glacier. Very sad to see that it’s all melting away.”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

3.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and a glacier guide, see crevasses and drink glacier water in a small group near Vik.

“Maria was excellent. Explained different aspects of glacier walking and took the time to enjoy the walk.”

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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

4.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Hike Sólheimajökull Glacier near Vik in a small group with crampons, safety gear, and a guide explaining ice change and Iceland nature.

“Had a fantastic hike with Edgar! He was so kind and shared his deep knowledge with us about the glacier with his great humor and our whole group ended the hike with chocolate in hand and high spirits! 10/10 would recommend to anyone. Hike difficulty was moderate for someone who doesn’t hike much, but was definitely worth it. Edgar was sure to keep our group together and kept us at a comfortable pace for everyone. Be sure to bring warm clothes and comfortable hiking shoes with ankle support (or rent them at the tour).”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

5.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Walk Sólheimajökull’s blue ice with crampons and a certified guide, then watch icebergs at the lagoon, all in a small group.

“We did the trip has a family, with 2 kids, 12 and 15, and it was memorable. The guide has super nice, always attentive and concerned with the group. A lot of explanations of what we were doing and seeing. It was amazing. Thank you all for that.”

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Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

6.Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 421 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Paddle the calm Sólheimajökull lagoon in a dry suit, learn beginner kayaking, and watch blue ice drift by near Vik.

“We were the only two people in the tour. We each had our own kayaks. It was windy but we were able to kayak around some icebergs. The view of the glacier from the water was out of this world!!!!”

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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

7.Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 265 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

A non-technical glacier hike on Sólheimajökull near Vik with crampons, harnesses, an expert guide, and epic ice views in 3 hours.

“Great trip, knowledgeable guide and all the required equipment provided. Terrain is largely easy and the pace was steady, but having a guide allowed us to see areas we would 100% have missed if we'd gone solo, these were by far the highlights of the visit so definitely worth having someone who knew where they were going!”

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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

8.Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier hike with a certified guide, crampons and ice axe, ice tunnels and crevasses, coffee and chocolates.

“Edgar was a great guide. Fun, personable and knowledgeable. One of the highlights from my trip around ring road.”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

9.Sólheimajökull: Guided Kayaking Tour on the Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 3 hours · from $170

Guided kayaking at Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon. Dry suits, easy coaching, icebergs close up, small group, 3 hours, $170.

“Our guide Geert was very nice. Made the experiance very pleasant and informative”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

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

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

Small-group Sólheimajökull ice hike and intro climbing with crampons and real ice walls, near Vik, plus waterfalls.

“Everything we hoped it would be: adventure of climbing ice, walking a glacier, scenic views and a skilled and informative guide. The only reason for 4 (vs 5) stars is that we were charged for hiking boots. When we arrived we were told that hiking boots with ankle support is *required*. I don’t recall that being in the Viator description, but that’s fine, just provide the boots for us. The boots were available, and for a small enough charge, but it just feels deceptive to charge us extra. Again, it was a great tour, 5 stars in every other way, but please, just charge a tad more for the general…”

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Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

11.Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

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

Climb and walk the Sólheimajökull Glacier from Vik with pro gear, a small group, and a safety-first certified guide.

“Sam was an amazing glacier guide; very knowledgeable and made our experience fun and comfortable! Having never ice climbed before, we weren’t quite sure what to expect, but Sam encouraged us and made us feel safe. Sólheimajökull is beautiful and we were so glad that we had the opportunity to do this on our first trip to Iceland.”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

12.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 2.5 - 4 hours · from $115

Walk onto Sólheimajökull Glacier with a small English-speaking group, pro gear, and up-close ice features in 2.5 to 4 hours.

“The tour was really good. Lasse was a fantastic guide and showed us some really cool parts of the glacier and gave us really interesting facts and information about it as well. Thank you Lasse!”

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Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration

13.Sólheimajökull: Glacier Hike Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $153

Guided crampon hike on Iceland’s Sólheimajökull Glacier, with safety training, ice crevasses, and natural ice sculptures for 3 hours.

“So interesting to hear the history of the area and learn about the glaciers. The age range of my family was 9-70 and the guide made it great for all of us! Iceland is so gorgeous! Everyone needs to visit!”

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Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

14.Sólheimajökull Ice Climb and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 4 hours · from $241

Climb Sólheimajökull Glacier with a certified guide, learn ice techniques, and hike crevasses and ice tunnels for 4 hours.

“Amazing experience! Maria was a fantastic guide! I am an experienced hiker but have never tried ice climbing before, she was patient, reassuring, and made sure I was safe! 10/10, I would do this bike and climb again! We also took the option to check out a new ice cave at the glacier, which was a great bonus.”

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Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull – Meet on location

15.Glacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull – Meet on location

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $105

Step onto Sólheimajökull Glacier with crampons, an English-certified guide, and a 2.5-hour hike to see dramatic ice formations.

“we had a great experience. Tomasz, out guide was very knowledgeable and conveyed us his passion of nature and glaciers. the landscape was breathtaking and we enjoyed every single moment of it.”

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