We leave Reykjavík in the morning and drive to Sólheimajökull. On arrival, we have a briefing on using crampons and an ice axe and moving safely on ice, then a 20-minute walk to the glacier. As this is a private tour, we set the pace to suit everyone. On the ice we look for different ice formations, crevasses and maybe even ice caves, while your guide doubles as your photographer. Time permitting, we make an extra stop to enjoy more of Iceland on the way back to Reykjavík.
You need high hiking boots. We spend about 5 hours in the car in total, so wear comfortable clothes. We take one longer stop for lunch, but there’s no restaurant at the glacier parking lot, so bring sandwiches and snacks. The walk from the parking lot to the glacier is short and easy – no hiking experience needed. Keep a spare layer with you on the glacier, as Icelandic weather is unpredictable.
