Vatnajökull Guided Beginner Glacier Walk with 4x4 Transfer
Overview
Explore Iceland's incredible glaciers with our most popular glacier hiking tour. This tour is perfect for those looking for a quick introduction to glacier hiking in Iceland. Our 4x4 vehicles brings us all the way to the edge of the glacier. After a short hike to reach the ice, your guide will show you how to use your crampons and ice axe.
We will spend an hour hiking and exploring the stunning Falljökull glacier, famous for its incredibly gorgeous icefall. Your guide will tell you plenty of stories about the glacier, its ice features and the scenic valley, which is surrounded by the highest mountain peaks in Iceland!
What's Included
- Supporting a Small Local Company
- Crampons, Ice Axe and other safety equipment
- 4x4 Transportation
- Carbon Neutralised Tour
- Expert Local Glacier Guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Limited rain gear is also available on location for rental
- Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
Meeting Location
785
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
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Supporting a Small Local Company.
- Crampons, Ice Axe and other safety equipment.
- 4x4 Transportation.
- Carbon Neutralised Tour.
- Expert Local Glacier Guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Limited rain gear is also available on location for rental.
- Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatnajökull Guided Beginner Glacier Walk with 4x4 Transfer is as follows:
- 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 Vatnajökull Guided Beginner Glacier Walk with 4×4 Transfer 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
- Supporting a Small Local Company
- Crampons, Ice Axe and other safety equipment
- 4x4 Transportation
- Carbon Neutralised Tour
- Expert Local Glacier Guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Limited rain gear is also available on location for rental
- Our guides reserve the right to examine your footwear before the tour. If unsuitable for either the fitting or use of crampons you will be required to rent suitable boots for an additonal charge.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
