VIK · DAY 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.
Small-group glacier hike near Skaftafell with crampons and harnesses, hot drinks, and a natural blue ice cave in Vatnajökull.
Most Popular“Had so much fun doing the glacier hike especially when we walked along the crevasses. The ice cave wasn’t too flashed but appreciated making a safe access for us to view it. Thanks to our guide Kuba for showing us around and answering all our questions. ☺️”
Easy Sólheimajökull glacier hike near Vík with certified guides, full safety gear, and South Coast stops including waterfalls and black sand beach.
“A most professional company, great and caring guides.”
Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and a guide. Small groups, glacier-water stops, and about 3 hours in Vik.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Evan is the best guide! So friendly, knowledgeable and patient. He was very easy going and experienced which made our experience incredibly fun, safe and memorable.”
Small-group 3-hour Sólheimajökull glacier hike from Vik with full gear, safety-first guides, and views toward Eyjafjallajökull.
“Solheimajokull 3 hour glacier hike. This was an amazing hike. Our guide Eli was fantastic and made the trip safe and exciting. We hiked pretty far up on the glacier and saw how they measure the change in size of the glacier over the season. It was a bit harder to walk on the glacier…”
Small-group hike on Sólheimajökull glacier near Vík. Crampons and safety gear included for a 3-hour blue-ice adventure.
“Simply magical, breathtaking, amazing experience with such incredible views. What a wonderful thing! I had 2 guides all for myself as nobody else booked the same time slot as I did, and it made the experience even better and so personal. Grazie amici miei!”
Vík zipline and hiking adventure with glacier views, expert guides, four lines, and a leap-of-faith stream crossing.
“It was a fantastic experience with some hiking that was at times challenging for me. My husband and I are 72 years old, but Alex and Alex always gave me a hand when I needed it. I loved every minute of the zipline experience, and the scenery was awe-inspiring. Breath-taking over the small water-fall. I…”
Walk Sólheimajökull with crampons and an ice axe in 3 hours near Vik. Small-group style, big views, and glacier water.
“Jesse had great stories and made sure everyone was comfortable and safe.”
Guided 3-hour hike on Sólheimajökull glacier with crampons, ice axe and safety briefing. See crevasses, moulins, plus coffee.
“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!”
Try ice climbing at Sólheimajökull glacier near Vik. Small-group hike, crampons and ice axe included, plus optional waterfall stops.
“Excellent day spent hiking the glacier, exploring an ice cave, and giving ice climbing a try for the first time!!! Our guide was informative, funny, personable, and smart. We moved at a good pace and looked out for everyone in the group. Nothing was ever too slow or too strenuous. Safety was definitely a priority,…”
From Vík, zip over canyons on three lines, hike Grafargil’s caves, and cross a river on a Leap of Faith in 2 hours.
“It was absolutely amazing!! Barbara and Sammy made everything perfect!!”
Guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike from Vik with crampons and safety gear, plus expert stories about crevasses, moulins, and climate change.
“We had an amazing time on the glacier, just the two of us with the guide who was charming, funny and informative. What an amazing experience”
Guided 3-hour hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier near Vik. Gear, safety training, warm drinks, and geology talk included for $153.
“Really great experience. Great guide. Everything we expected.”
Off-road super jeeps and flexible hikes into Þórsmörk: waterfalls, glacier river crossings, and canyon walks with a guide.
“Hiking in Þórsmörk with Sven was absolutely amazing! He’s super friendly, authentic, and feels like a true Viking guide. The landscapes were breathtaking, almost like walking through an elven movie. We went as a couple and it was such a fun, unforgettable adventure. Highly recommended for anyone who loves hiking away from the crowded, touristy…”
Climb Iceland’s Falljökull outlet glacier at Skaftafell. Small group of 6, full gear, and safety coaching with 3 hours on ice.
“We've enjoyed a lot the experience with Diego, an excellent guide with who we've tried for the 1st time ice climbing”
Ride a rugged Super Jeep into Thórsmörk, add an optional hike, cross glacial rivers, and enjoy lunch at Volcano Huts in a small group.
“We had a fantastic tour with Robert. We went on a snowy day, bit still had an opportunity to hike and see some amazing sites. Thorsmork is absolutely amazing.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
