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Muy recomendable. La caminata fue moderada y la cueva de hielo espectacular. Vale la pena cada minuto.
Javier T.
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A small-group glacier hike on Sólheimajökull that ends in a blue ice cave shaped by a hidden waterfall. You meet your certified guide at the base camp by the glacier, get fitted with crampons, harness, helmet and ice axe, and head out onto the ice.
Sólheimajökull is a tongue of the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap on the South Coast, and the closest natural ice cave to Reykjavík. This tour combines a proper glacier hike with a visit to a blue ice cave that is quite unusual: it was carved by a waterfall flowing through the glacier, which gives it a smooth, tunnel-like shape. It runs as a small group with certified glacier guides.
You meet at the base camp by the Sólheimajökull car park. Your guide fits you with crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe and gives a short safety briefing. Then you walk out onto the glacier, across ridges and past deep crevasses, while your guide explains how the ice moves and why it is melting so fast. The cave is the highlight: time to take in the blue ice and take photos before you hike back to base camp. The whole tour takes about 4.5 hours.
This is a real glacier hike on uneven ice, so reasonable fitness and good hiking boots are needed, and the minimum age is 10. Ice caves are natural and change with the weather. If conditions are not safe, the tour may be cancelled at short notice, and the operator will try to offer another tour. There is no pick-up; you drive to the base camp yourself, which is easy if you are travelling along the South Coast.
No. Your guide fits your gear and shows you how to walk on the ice. Reasonable fitness helps.
No. You meet at the base camp by Sólheimajökull, about 2.5 hours' drive from Reykjavík.
10 years old.
Your safety comes first, so the tour may be cancelled at short notice. The operator will try to offer another tour if weather allows.
No. Ice caves change as the glacier moves and melts, so what you see depends on conditions on the day.
Muy recomendable. La caminata fue moderada y la cueva de hielo espectacular. Vale la pena cada minuto.
Javier T.We were a little nervous about hiking on a glacier, but our guide put us completely at ease. The walk was at a good pace, with lots of stops to learn about the glacier and take photos. The Solheimajokull Ice Cave was the most incredible sight—so blue and crystal-like. It’s amazing to think this cave changes every season. Our teenagers loved it too, which says a lot! Great family adventure.
Sarah W.Perfect mix of adventure and beauty. Walking on the glacier was exciting, and the ice cave was just spectacular. Loved it.
Daniel M.This was a bucket-list moment for me. I’ve seen photos of Iceland’s ice caves for years, but being inside the Solheimajokull Ice Cave in person is something else entirely. It’s colder than you think, but so worth it! The hike was challenging at times but very doable, and the guide made sure everyone was comfortable and safe. The equipment they provided was high quality and made me feel secure walking on the ice. Truly unforgettable.
Hannah M.Un’esperienza indimenticabile! Camminare sul ghiacciaio Solheimajokull è stato emozionante, ma la parte migliore è stata entrare nella grotta di ghiaccio, tutta blu e scintillante. Sembrava di essere dentro un cristallo. La nostra guida era molto professionale e ci ha spiegato tanti dettagli interessanti sul ghiacciaio. Lo rifaremmo subito!
Dentro B.Absolutely amazing experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny, the ice cave was stunning, and the hike wasn’t too difficult. Highly recommend.
Mark W.This was the highlight of our trip to Iceland! The glacier hike itself was breathtaking—walking past crevasses and ridges made us feel like we were on another planet. The Solheimajokull Ice Cave was simply magical. The walls glowed an unbelievable blue, and our guide explained how the cave forms and changes every year. We never felt rushed; there was plenty of time for photos and to just take it all in. Safety was top-notch, and the gear provided made us feel comfortable. Worth every minute!
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