Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Exploration

Join us for an unforgettable trek on Sólheimajökull, where the highlight is a journey into a recently discovered ice cave shimmering with shades of blue.

Your adventure begins at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp by the glacier’s edge. Here, your guide outfits you with all the essential glacier gear – including crampons, a helmet, a harness, and an ice axe – before giving a short introduction.

Once ready, the group sets out across the glacier, weaving through dramatic ice ridges, deep crevasses, and ever-changing frozen landscapes. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the glacier’s unique features and the powerful forces that shape it.

Join us for an unforgettable trek on Sólheimajökull, where the highlight is a journey into a recently discovered ice cave shimmering with shades of blue.
Your adventure begins at the Icelandic Mountain Guides Base Camp by the glacier’s edge. Here, your guide outfits you with all the essential glacier gear – including crampons, a helmet, a harness, and an ice axe – before giving a short introduction.
Once ready, the group sets out across the glacier, weaving through dramatic ice ridges, deep crevasses, and ever-changing frozen landscapes. Along the way, your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the glacier’s unique features and the powerful forces that shape it.
The experience reaches its peak inside the newly revealed ice cave—a sparkling tunnel carved by summer meltwater, revealing centuries of crystal-blue ice. You’ll have plenty of time to soak in its otherworldly beauty before hiking back across the glacier to Base Camp.
This extraordinary tour combines a scenic glacier hike, expert guidance, and rare access to one of Iceland’s newest ice caves, offering adventure and natural wonder in one seamless experience.