4 Hours Glacier Hiking Adventure
Overview
We are a small company with extremely experienced guides living in the area. we have a wealth of knowledge incomparable with large generic guiding companies. We have top certification for guiding in Iceland and pursue mountaineering and climbing in our free time. For us this is not just a job, it´s a passion and lifestyle.
Here is a list of things you can expect on one of our trips;
Explore a remote glacier where most other companies do not go.
Experience an ice cave, even in summer
Try your hand at ice climbing (beginners welcome)
Enjoy small groups who are up for adventure
Behold stunning views and a experience a real feeling of remoteness.
What's Included
- All technical glacier hiking gear
- Guide
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Hlaðan
Svínafell 1 Nýjatún, 785 Öræfi, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
For those of you who enjoy more of a challenge then here is a great trip for you. We will take you beyond where most other groups ever go, into a wild and remote valley filled with Ice and surrounded by high cliffs and large ice falls. We will see many crevasses and other beautiful features on our way. If you like we can try some ice climbing and If conditions are good we may even be able to explore a large Ice cave.
Groups on this tour will be very small 6 maximum.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-465613P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All technical glacier hiking gear.
- Guide.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4 Hours Glacier Hiking Adventure is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4 Hours Glacier Hiking Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All technical glacier hiking gear
- Guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
