Ice climbing at Sólheimajökull ( 4 prs max)
Overview
Who doesn’t love climbing? Especially when given the opportunity to climb on the 4th largest glacier in Iceland. This is an unforgettable adventure that will test your strength skills, as you will be climbing an ice wall on. This activity is ideal for enthusiastic nature-lovers, who would like to explore the Icelandic glaciers to the fullest.
What's Included
Meeting Location
Sólheimajökull
871, 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
Once we all gather at Sólheimajökull parking lot, we will take a 15-min to the spectacular glacier’s tongue where we will do a safety briefing instruction and help you gear up.
Once we arrive at the glacier, we will cross crevasses and moulins until we find a nice crevase or moulin to start our climbing.
We will go over the climbing techniques and explain how you should move on the ice again, so you canget the best out of the experience.We can explore different locations during the day so you have the opportunity to try out different levels of difficulty.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ice climbing at Sólheimajökull ( 4 prs max)?
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Activity code: C-372562P5
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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).
- Climbing belt.
- Crampons.
- Harness.
- Ice axes.
- Clothing.
- Boots.
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 11. 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 Ice climbing at Sólheimajökull ( 4 prs max) 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 Ice climbing at Sólheimajökull ( 4 prs max) 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
- Climbing belt
- Crampons
- Harness
- Ice axes
- Clothing
- Boots
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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 4 travelers
