Kayaking on the Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon

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About this activity

This tour offers a rare chance to kayak among icebergs on a glacier lagoon—away from the crowds and deep in Icelandic nature. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a love for quiet, unforgettable landscapes.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Icelandic Mountain Guides

Ages: Children (14–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Kayak and paddle
Included: Technical equipment
Included: Dry suit

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Warm clothing

Itinerary

Explore the stunning Sólheimajökull Glacier Lagoon on a peaceful kayaking tour. Meet your expert guide at our Basecamp at Sólheimajökull parking lot, gear up in a dry suit, and learn basic paddling techniques. Using stable sit-on-top kayaks, perfect for beginners, you’ll glide across calm, iceberg-dotted waters. Surrounded by towering blue and white ice formations, enjoy a rare, quiet moment in nature. Follow your guide safely through the lagoon, passing close to the glacier and drifting icebergs while learning about the landscape’s geology and glacial history. After your time on the water, return to shore with a new appreciation for Iceland’s natural beauty. This easy yet active tour includes all gear and expert guidance.

Stop 1
Solheimajokull Glacier

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please be at location 30 minutes before departure.

Meet us at our base at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Driving time from Reykjavík is 2.5 hours. Drive along Road 1 on the South Coast, then take a left turn on Road 221. After ca. 5 minute drive, you will reach the starting point.

End point

Please be at location 30 minutes before departure.

Meet us at our base at Sólheimajökull Parking Lot. Driving time from Reykjavík is 2.5 hours. Drive along Road 1 on the South Coast, then take a left turn on Road 221. After ca. 5 minute drive, you will reach the starting point.

Using your ticket

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your departure time
Bring warm clothing and extra pair of socks. Make sure that you store away all non-waterproof items before the tour