Glacier Zipline & Glacier Hike Summer Tour

About 4 hoursGroup: Small group, up to 12 peopleModerateMeet at Sólheimajökull glacier parkingAge 10+Summer (May–Sep)

Guest crossing the ice on the zip line at sunset

Guest riding the zip line over the glacier

Guest hanging from the zip line with arms raised

A summer tour that pairs a zipline ride with a guided walk on a glacier, roped up and fitted with crampons for the ice.

SólheimajökullGlacier hikeZip line

A guided hike onto Sólheimajökull glacier with crampons
A zip line ride over the glacier landscape
Moulins and crevasses pointed out by your guide
Small group of up to 12, with a professional photographer and 5 photos per person

Your day, stop by stop

Click a stop for photos and practical tips.

Sólheimajökull glacier parkingMeet your guide and get your crampons, harness and helmet.

You meet your guide at the Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot on road 221 and get your crampons, harness and helmet with headlamp.

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Hike to the glacierA flat but rocky walk to the edge of the ice.

A flat but rocky walk to the edge of the ice, with your guide pointing out the landscape as you go.

Glacier hikeAbout 40 minutes up a gradual incline on the ice in crampons.

About 40 minutes up a gradual incline on the ice in crampons. Your guide points out moulins, crevasses and how the glacier moves. The whole tour has about 2 hours of hiking.

Zip lineZip over the glacier landscape in a full harness.

A zip line ride over the glacier landscape in a full harness. The zip line needs at least 6 people, so public departures do not run every day.

5ReturnHike back to the parking lot.

About the glacier zipline and glacier hike tour

This summer tour combines a guided glacier hike and a zip line ride on Sólheimajökull, a glacier tongue of Mýrdalsjökull on the South Coast. You meet at the Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot, where your guide hands out crampons, a harness and a helmet with headlamp.

The hike is about 2 hours in total: the first half is flat but rocky, then about 40 minutes up a gradual incline on the ice, where your guide points out moulins and crevasses. Then you are strapped into your harness for the zip line over the glacier. A "no fly" ticket lets you do the hike and watch the zip line instead.

A professional photographer comes along, and 5 personal photos per person are included. Dress in warm layers with a waterproof outer layer; clothing and hiking boots can be hired if needed.

Make it your own

Optional extras, at extra cost

Five extra photos
Transport from and to Reykjavík
Hiking boot rental
Waterproof jacket and trousers rental
Hat

Included

Certified glacier guide
Professional photographer and 5 personal photos per person
Helmet with headlamp, harness and crampons
Small group of up to 12

Not included

Transport to Sólheimajökull
Glacier clothing and hiking boots (available to hire)
Sunglasses and water bottle
Food and drinks

What to bring

Warm layers
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Sturdy hiking boots
Gloves and hat

Good to know

Runs in summer, May to September
About 4 hours in total, with about 2 hours of hiking
Minimum age 10
Meet at the Sólheimajökull glacier parking lot (road 221); starts at 9:00, 10:30 or 13:30
The zip line needs at least 6 people, so public departures do not run every day; private departures can be booked daily
Small group of up to 12 people

Questions people ask

Do I need experience for the glacier hike?

No. The hike is rated easy with some moderate parts, and your guide fits crampons and shows you how to walk on the ice.

Which glacier is it?

Sólheimajökull on the South Coast.

Can I skip the zip line?

Yes, a "no fly" ticket lets you do the hike and watch the zip line.

What should I wear?

Warm layers with a waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves, a hat and hiking boots with good ankle support. Clothing and boots can be hired.

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From45,000 ISKPer person