Combine a guided glacier trek with two high-altitude zip line runs above Sólheimajökull. This compact, guided outing from Vík pairs instruction and safety gear with dramatic ice-sculpted scenery.
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The air is thin and sharp as you step from the van onto glacial moraine; wind scrapes at your jacket and a blue-white ridge of ice rises ahead like an ancient wall. Guides clip harnesses and hand out crampons while the glacier creaks and shifts, a living landscape that pushes and breathes underfoot. You follow a rope line across sculpted ice, peer into moulins where meltwater dares you to imagine its path, and hear compacted centuries of snowfall explained in plain, geological terms.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness needed: steady balance, short steep walks on ice, and comfort with heights.
Wildlife
History
Sólheimajökull is an outlet of Mýrdalsjökull glacier, shaped by eruptions under ice and steady melt; local farms around Vík adapted to the terrain for centuries.
Conservation
The glacier is retreating due to climate change; stick to marked routes, avoid collecting ice or rock, and follow guide instructions to limit erosion and disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Zip Line and Glacier Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for variable conditions
Temperatures can swing quickly on the glacier—use a breathable base layer, insulating mid-layer, and waterproof shell.
Wear stiff-soled boots
Bring hiking boots that accept crampons; rental crampons are provided but they work best on solid footwear.
Hydrate and eat before you go
Cold and exertion on ice require steady energy—eat a snack and carry water in an insulated bottle.
Be ready to rotate
Groups are split for safety; expect a short walk while others zip and then swap so everyone gets two runs.
Stiff-soled hiking boots
Provide stable footing for crampons and uneven moraine.
Waterproof shell jacket
Wind and spray on the glacier can make conditions wet and cold.
Warm gloves (liner + insulated)
Protect hands while handling ropes, ice, and metal equipment.
winter
Sunglasses with UV protection
Glare off ice is intense—good eye protection reduces snow blindness risk.
summer