Guided Glacier Hiking Excursion on the Sólheimajökull Glacier from Mýrdalshreppur

Explore one of Iceland's most popular and stunning glaciers on this 3-hour, guided excursion, glacier hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier from Mýrdalshreppur! Welcoming sporty adventurers ages 8 and up.

Part of the larger Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, the Sólheimajökull glacier is an outlet glacier that is renowned for its amazing blue hues, ice formations, and crevasses. A surprising feature of this glacier is that an active volcano, the Katla volcano, one of Iceland's largest, has been lying dormant under the ice since 1918, the date of its last eruption. Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking an immersive experience in Iceland, don't miss this guided excursion, glacier hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier!

The fun-filled glacier hiking tour begins at the meeting point in Mýrdalshreppur, where you and your group (a maximum of 12 participants) will be greeted by your knowledgeable and seasoned guide. After a safety and itinerary briefing, you'll receive your equipment, which includes a helmet, crampons, a harness, and an ice axe. Next, you'll set out on the 30-minute scenic hike to the Sólheimajökull Glacier. Upon your arrival, the guide will provide an introduction to glacier hiking, emphasising safety, as well as how and when to use your ice axe.

As you traverse the awe-inspiring Sólheimajökull Glacier, you will encounter numerous crevasses, deep cracks in the surface of the glacier and vertical shafts in the ice. The different colours of blue will astonish you, don't forget your camera! Throughout the excursion, glacier hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier, your guide will share fascinating facts about the glacier, the Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, and the mighty Kalta volcano. You'll head back to the original departure point in Mýrdalshreppur with lifelong memories of this marvellous natural wonder!

For an unforgettable adventure in Iceland, book this remarkable excursion, glacier hiking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier today!