Small-group operator · Minibus from Reykjavik
A small-group operator gives Solheimajokull four hours of an 11-hour day: the walk in, the hike on the ice with crampons and an ice axe, and the walk out, then Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss. Pick it if the glacier is the point of your day and the waterfalls are the extra.
The Viator listing hides the supplier name, and the itinerary is short: Seljalandsfoss for 30 minutes, Reynisfjara for an hour, and 4 hours at Solheimajokull. All hiking gear is included, groups are capped at 18, and the minimum age is 10. Most days start with the glacier, before the bigger companies' time slots, and guests praise guides who rearrange the order around the weather.
Read the four hours carefully. They cover the walk to the ice, the hike and the walk back. Since a route change in summer 2026, reviewers describe 45 to 60 minutes each way on a narrow path with steep descents just to reach the glacier, and about 1.5 hours on the ice itself. Two of one party of four turned back in August 2026. It's still the longest glacier block of any day tour here, but it is not a gentle stroll.
Skogafoss is not on the published itinerary. Several reviewers mention it, so guides add it when time allows, but don't book this tour for it. Lunch isn't included: buy sandwiches at the morning petrol station stop, because there is nothing at the glacier and guests found food at Reynisfjara expensive.
Pickup in Reykjavik, then a short petrol station stop: the last chance to buy food before the beach.
Gear up, walk 45 to 60 minutes to the ice, hike for about 1.5 hours, walk back. Guides check crevasses and pace.
Lunch and the black beach. Lunch eats into the hour, so eat fast or eat on the bus.
Walk behind the falls to finish. Skogafoss is sometimes added if the day runs on time.
About 11 hours after pickup, later in winter.
★★★★★The glacier hike was a highlight, all equipment is provided and Sven was incredibly knowledgeable and funny. It is a magical way of experiencing Iceland and it did not feel busy nor did we feel rushed.
★★★★★Amazing tour with an easy glacier hike by a trustworthy and knowledgeable guide. [...] Had 2 kids (10&12) along and they were easily able to complete the hike.
★★★★★What was great about being with the smaller company was that Svenni assessed the weather and crowds as we past the first stop and decided on the schedule of stops on the fly. This meant we arrived at the glacier and avoided the big company time slots and avoided most of the rain at all of the stops.
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Not officially. The listing names only Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara and Solheimajokull. Some reviewers saw Skogafoss as a bonus when the schedule allowed. If you want it for sure, book the Troll glacier hike day, which lists both waterfalls.
About 1.5 hours, guests report. The 4 hours at Solheimajokull include gearing up and a walk of 45 to 60 minutes each way between the parking area and the glacier.
The listing asks for moderate fitness and no heart problems. Guests describe steep, rocky stretches on the approach path. Children of 10 and 12 managed it in June 2026.
The Viator listing hides the supplier's name. What it does state: a minibus of 18 at most, a guided hike with all gear, pickup in Reykjavik and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Four hours at Solheimajokull with the hike, plus Seljalandsfoss and Reynisfjara, in a group of 18 at most.
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