Sólheimajökull Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Walk

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About this activity

Explore the stunning Sólheimajökull Glacier on a thrilling hike that includes a visit to a newly discovered blue ice cave. This 3,5-hour guided adventure begins at the Base Camp where you’ll receive all necessary equipment, including crampons and an ice axe. Traverse breathtaking glacier formations and deep crevasses while learning about the glacier’s geology from an expert guide. After marveling at the crystal blue tunnel inside the cave, return across the glacier to the Base Camp, enriched by a unique Icelandic experience.

Glacier hike duration: 4 hours with a moderate difficulty
Minimum age requirement: 10 years
Professional guide with knowledge of glacier geology
All equipment provided, including crampons and ice axes for safety

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At a glance

Duration: 3 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: Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Safety equipment
Included: Use of toilet facility at our Basecamp
Included: Experienced and qualified glacier guide
Included: Blue Ice Cave Visit
Included: Coffee & Tee at our Basecamp
Included: Glacier gear

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Start your adventure at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp by Sólheimajökull glacier. Here, your guide will provide you with all the necessary equipment—ice axe, crampons, harness, and helmet—and explain how to use them safely. From Base Camp, you’ll walk toward the glacier and step onto the ice. The hike takes you across dramatic formations, winding ridges, and deep crevasses. Along the way, your guide will share insights into how glaciers form and change, and point out fascinating details in the ice and surrounding landscape. The highlight of the tour is a visit to a recently discovered blue ice cave. Formed naturally by summer meltwater, the cave reveals shimmering crystal walls and striking shades of blue. You’ll have time to explore inside and take photos while your guide explains how these caves appear and transform each season. After experiencing the cave, you’ll hike back across the glacier, enjoying more views of this ever-changing frozen world before returning to Base Camp where the tour ends.

Stop 1
Solheimajokull Glacier

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

From the Ring Road (Route 1), turn onto Road 221 (Sólheimajökulsvegur) — it’s clearly marked and located between Skógar and Vík.

Drive to the end of Road 221, where you'll find the only building in the area — this is your meeting point. Marked with the Icelandic Mountain Guides logo.

End point

From the Ring Road (Route 1), turn onto Road 221 (Sólheimajökulsvegur) — it’s clearly marked and located between Skógar and Vík.

Drive to the end of Road 221, where you'll find the only building in the area — this is your meeting point. Marked with the Icelandic Mountain Guides logo.