Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group
Overview
Glacier Discovery is the most popular glacier hike for a reason—it offers an unforgettable chance to explore the spectacular Solheimajokull Glacier safely and up close, even for first-timers. Led by certified guides, you'll walk on ice with crampons, peer into deep crevasses, and witness stunning features like ice ridges, sinkholes, and moulins that constantly change with the glacier’s movement.
What sets this tour apart is its perfect balance: it's adventurous yet accessible, educational yet thrilling. You’ll spend real time on the glacier—not just observing from a distance—gaining a deep understanding of how Iceland’s glaciers shape the landscape. With high-quality gear, small group sizes, and passionate guides, this tour provides an authentic and immersive glacier experience unlike any other.
What's Included
- Coffee and Tea at Basecamp
- Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe and a helmet
- Use of toilet facility at Basecamp
- Certified glacier guide
- Snacks
- Hiking boots
- Rain gear
Meeting Location
871 Hvolsvöllur
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
Begin your adventure at Sólheimajökull Base Camp, where your certified glacier guide will outfit you with crampons, helmet, harness, and an ice axe. After a full safety briefing, you’ll take a short walk to the glacier and step onto this spectacular frozen world.
During the guided hike, you’ll explore dramatic ice formations, deep crevasses, and vibrant shades of glacier ice — from crystal clear to deep blue. Your guide will share fascinating stories about how glaciers form, move, and interact with Iceland’s volcanic landscape, as well as the effects of climate change on these icy giants.
This moderate glacier walk is designed for beginners — no technical skills needed. With plenty of photo stops and a relaxed pace, it’s the perfect way to safely experience one of Iceland’s most beautiful and accessible glaciers up close.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
- A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Coffee and Tea at Basecamp.
- Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe and a helmet.
- Use of toilet facility at Basecamp.
- Certified glacier guide.
- Snacks.
- Hiking boots.
- Rain gear.
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 10. 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 Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group 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 Solheimajokull Glacier Hike Adventure in a Small Group 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
- Coffee and Tea at Basecamp
- Use of glacier equipment - Harness, crampons, ice axe and a helmet
- Use of toilet facility at Basecamp
- Certified glacier guide
- Snacks
- Hiking boots
- Rain gear
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please bring good, hiking shoes (high on the ankle), warm and waterproof clothing, hat and gloves.
- A small amount of walking is involved (about an hour on the glacier itself, with multiple stops)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
