Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group
Overview
Add more adventure to your glacier hike! This tour includes optional introductory ice climbing - an exciting chance for beginners and adventurers alike to scale an ice wall with expert guidance.
This is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience. Your guides are not only experienced but specially certified to lead glacier and climbing tours, providing both safety and deep geological insights.
Sólheimajökull is less crowded than Iceland’s more tourist-heavy spots, offering an authentic and immersive glacier experience.
All skill levels are welcome. This tour is designed to be accessible even to those with no climbing or glacier experience.
The tour from Reykjavík incudes sightseeing stops at Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. Relax and take in views of the South Coast - we handle the driving.
What's Included
- Introductory ice-climbing (optional)
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
- All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
- Reykjavík pickup and drop off - if selected
- Skogafoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
- Guided Solheimajokull glacier adventure
- English-speaking certified glacier guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Sólheimajökulsvegur
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
Experience the thrill of ice climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier in this small-group adventure. Depart from Reykjavík or meet on-site at the glacier parking lot. You'll explore dramatic ice formations and climb frozen walls with the help of a certified glacier guide. Gear is provided, including crampons, ice axes, helmets, and safety lines. After a safety briefing, hike across the glacier’s stunning terrain -featuring crevasses, ridges, and vibrant blue ice- before tackling your own ice climb (optional). No experience needed. Discover the power and beauty of this ever-changing icy world.
The tour from Reykjavík includes convenient pick up from select locations, and sightseeing stops at the iconic Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss wateralls. Relax and enjoy views of Iceland's famous South Coast.
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 is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
- Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory
- Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented
- This tour is rated as moderate. Guests should be prepared to hike up to 8km on uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes
- Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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).
- Introductory ice-climbing (optional).
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only.
- All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe).
- Reykjavík pickup and drop off - if selected.
- Skogafoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only.
- Guided Solheimajokull glacier adventure.
- English-speaking certified glacier guide.
- Food and drinks.
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..
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 Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group 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 Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – 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
- Introductory ice-climbing (optional)
- Seljalandsfoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
- All necessary glacier safety gear (harness, helmet, glacier crampons, ice axe)
- Reykjavík pickup and drop off - if selected
- Skogafoss Waterfall - from Reykjavík only
- Guided Solheimajokull glacier adventure
- English-speaking certified glacier guide
- Food and drinks
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 is a small group adventure, limited to 8 participants per glacier guide, ensuring a more personalized experience.
- Minimum age is 14 years and minimum shoe size is 35 EU
- Hiking boots with ankle support are mandatory
- Sturdy hiking shoes, waterproof jacket and pants can be rented
- This tour is rated as moderate. Guests should be prepared to hike up to 8km on uneven terrain with moderate elevation changes
- Please note that our specialized glacier crampons are only available for shoe sizes 35-50 EU. Those with a shoe size beyond these are unfortunately unable to participate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
