1-2hr drive from Reykavik to first gas station stop to get food and water and bathroom break if need be. Another 30m/1hr to Sólheimajökull glacier. Helmet, crampons safety climbing belt and ice axe provided for free. You can rent hiking boots and waterproofs at a cost. Was pretty cool but once we got to the top it got windy and were told to come back down. The winds got dangerous 20-30 mph winds to the point we were being dragged/pushed along by the wind on the way down making it hard to stop yourself even if you wanted to. We got pelted with volcanic ash occasionally and had to huddle together for safety or weight reasons so you didn’t get blown away. Pretty scary but exciting. 1hr long, +20-30 min hike up and back. Got soaked so definitely bring hearty waterproofs and hiking boots. Lovely guide too. Once back we then went to Seljalandsfoss for 30mins/1hr. Saw a little empty Icelandic home. Then 1-2hr bus ride back. Over all fun but shame the sights stops were only 30min - 1hr long.

Brilliant, once-in-a-lifetime experience! A bit scared before the hike. Glad that I didn’t back down. They try their best to ensure your safety by reconfirming you don’t have any health conditions that put you at risk in the hike. They provide protective gear. The guide gives very clear instructions and stops frequently enough for photo-taking and making sure no one is left behind. Give it a go! It’s worth it! The view is stunningly out of this world!

This tour was really good! I am only deducting one star as the glacier hike part of the tour was cancelled due to weather conditions. We still went to see the waterfalls and the black sand beach which was lovely! Long hours on the bus though, would have definitely been better with the hike. Our guide was great though, made the experience even better!