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15 Best Vik Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 15 vik hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Vik Hikes

Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Tröll Expeditions Skaftafell: the pre-ice comfort check
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

1.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

Small-group glacier hike near Skaftafell with crampons and harnesses, hot drinks, and a natural blue ice cave in Vatnajökull.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We had the best time on the Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike! Our guide was from the Czech Republic and he was such a legend! He brought such good vibes to the group and made the whole experience even better. He also took the time to talk to us about the effects of global…”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - From Sólheimajökull Base Camp to the Ice: How the 3 Hours Unfold
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

3.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and a guide. Small groups, glacier-water stops, and about 3 hours in Vik.

★ 5.0

“The hike was difficult for me, as I have a desk job and not much physical activity. But my husband was having no issues. Nonetheless it was amazing and totally worth the hike. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Helped take pictures. Showed us cool stuff. Would recommend. No regrets.”

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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike - What to wear for cold ice without freezing your fingers off
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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure - Getting Set Up at the Sólheimajökull Base (So You Don’t Feel Lost)
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

Zipline and Hiking Adventure Tour in Vík - Getting harnessed, then hiking into the first zip
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Zipline and Hiking Adventure Tour in Vík

6.Zipline and Hiking Adventure Tour in Vík

Vík zipline and hiking adventure with glacier views, expert guides, four lines, and a leap-of-faith stream crossing.

★ 5.0

“Nico and Alex made the experience wonderful - especially for a couple of folks who were new to zip-lining. Awesome trip overall. Wish it was longer though as we were having so much fun.”

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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull - Meeting Solheimajökull base camp: where to find your guide
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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

7.Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

Walk Sólheimajökull with crampons and an ice axe in 3 hours near Vik. Small-group style, big views, and glacier water.

★ 4.7

“This was a great tour. I booked it last minute and I’m so glad I did! The guide was very knowledgeable about the glacier history itself and of safety/ice hiking. I felt very safe. It was a small group of 5, and I met some lovely people! I’d highly recommend this tour.”

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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - The short walk to the ice: why you warm up first
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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

8.Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

Guided 3-hour hike on Sólheimajökull glacier with crampons, ice axe and safety briefing. See crevasses, moulins, plus coffee.

★ 4.7

“Ricard was an excellent guide! I was very slow and found it difficult to follow up, but he eagerly helped me all the time! It was a unique Life time experience, I would recommend to anyone!”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group - The Glacier Walk: Crevasses, Ridgelines, and Uneven Footing
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

9.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

Try ice climbing at Sólheimajökull glacier near Vik. Small-group hike, crampons and ice axe included, plus optional waterfall stops.

★ 4.5

“Gaia was an excellent guide! We were taught us the basics of ice climbing and put our new found skills to the test! Such an exciting and fun experience!”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - How the Gear and Safety System Works on a Glacier
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

11.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike from Vik with crampons and safety gear, plus expert stories about crevasses, moulins, and climate change.

★ 4.7

“The tour was excellent! Our guide, Denis Rosa was very friendly and knowledgeable. Explained us a lot about the glaciers and showed us different parts of it. The whole tour was interesting. I would highly recommend it to everyone who is interested in glaciers. The expertise of the guide made it funny and safe :)”

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Thorsmork Hike Day Tour - Midgard Adventure Stop: Your Launch Point, Briefing, and Route Read
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Thorsmork Hike Day Tour

13.Thorsmork Hike Day Tour

Off-road super jeeps and flexible hikes into Þórsmörk: waterfalls, glacier river crossings, and canyon walks with a guide.

★ 5.0

“It’s pretty much as the description says. You take a super jeep into an area that you can’t access with any normal vehicle, including most 4 x 4’s and depending on the weather and circumstances of the area you do a hike. As always, I think it’s important to remember that you’re only going to…”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike - Getting to the ice: coach time, safety brief, and crampon practice
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike

Thorsmork by Super Jeep with Optional Hike - Super Jeep driving: the thrill (and the safety logic)
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Thorsmork by Super Jeep with Optional Hike

15.Thorsmork by Super Jeep with Optional Hike

Ride a rugged Super Jeep into Thórsmörk, add an optional hike, cross glacial rivers, and enjoy lunch at Volcano Huts in a small group.

★ 5.0

“Our car broke down so that was a slight issue and our guide didn’t do much talking/guiding. The hike and views were great though and we couldn’t have gotten to those locations with our rental car.”

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