The 15 Best Glacier Hikes & Tours from Reykjavik

Reykjavík: South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour - Starting in Reykjavík and heading south

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,030 reviews · 10 hours · from $126Our pick

See Iceland’s south coast on a 10-hour bus tour with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull, Vík, and Reynisfjara Beach.

“I had an amazing day with Andrea and Artur! Saw all of the main sights on the south coast and learned so much about Iceland on the journey. Although it was a long day the bus was very comfortable and we had frequent stops along the way including a rest stop for snacks/bathroom break! I can’t wait to return to magical Iceland for more. I have posted a longer review of my day on my travel instagram @adventurewithmolls- I’d love if you could check it out!✨”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

2.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Hike Falljökull and enter a changing blue ice cave near Skaftafell, with glacier gear, guides, parking, and hot drinks included.

“We had a great experience during the glacier hike, and the activity itself was both exciting and well-organized. A big part of what made it enjoyable was our tour guide, Mihai. He was incredibly cooperative, patient, and attentive throughout the entire hike. Mihai made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and safe, and he was always considerate of different fitness levels and needs. His clear instructions, friendly attitude, and knowledge about the glacier and the surrounding area really added to the overall experience. We truly appreciated his effort in making this adventure memorable for everyone!”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

3.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,370 reviews · from $132

Hike Falljökull on Vatnajökull with a guide, crampons, crevasses, blue ice, and grand Skaftafell views in a three-hour Iceland tour.

“This really is a glacier hiking taster session. You only spend about 1 hour on the actual ice, but it’s still pretty cool.”

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Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

4.Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,328 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $300

Ride a snowmobile across Langjökull and visit Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss on a full-day trip from Reykjavík.

“We had a great time in the golden circle, our favorite part was snowmobiling. Our tour guide and driver on January 23 were great and gave us a detailed history of amazing iceland.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling

5.Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobiling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $347

Review of Iceland’s Golden Circle and Langjökull snowmobile tour, with geysers, waterfalls, glacier views, practical tips, and value advice.

“Best experience ever! 100% worth doing, worth every penny 🙌🏽 On”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

6.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186

Hike Sólheimajökull, see Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and walk Reynisfjara on an 11-hour small-group trip from Reykjavík.

“This was a fantastic experience, Sarah was an amazing guide. She was highly knowledgable and friendly taking us on a safe and amazing hike on the glacier. The whole tour process was fantastic from start to finish and I would recommend for anyone.”

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From Reykjavik: Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobile Tour

7.Golden Circle and Glacier Snowmobile Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,198 reviews · from $284

Ride a snowmobile across Langjökull Glacier, then visit Þingvellir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss on an 11-hour Iceland day trip.

“Could not recommend this tour enough especially if it is your first time in Iceland. Amelia & Emil were our guide & driver and I honestly feel they made the experience 10x better, learning the history behind the geysers and golden falls made it more interesting. The snowmobiles is something everyone should try at least once , it really is beautiful.”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

8.Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,123 reviews · from $116

Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons, an ice axe, and a certified guide, exploring crevasses, moulins, tunnels, and glacier views.

“We very much enjoyed the glacier hike. It was raining that day but the hike was still fantastic. The only thing I would change is how much time we had on the glacier. This was not the company’s fault but some people on our trip were not able to travel as fast or as far. Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Overall a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it.”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

9.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,083 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Review of Troll Expeditions’ 5-hour Falljökull glacier hike, with crampons, ice caves, expert guides, steep climbs, and sweeping Skaftafell views.

“We had such a great time with Filip on the glacier. Equipment and guides were very professional. We were quite lucky, as our group could spend a lot of time exploring various sights on the glacier. I can only recommend doing the advanced tour with them, to get a true glacier experience. Thanks for the unforgettable memories!”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

10.Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,045 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Walk Falljökull on a beginner-friendly glacier hike from Skaftafell, with crampons, expert guides, blue ice, crevasses, and big Vatnajökull views.

“Our guide gave us pretty good ideas for how to take photos. Landscapes were beautiful”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

11.Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150

Walk across Vatnajökull from Jökulsárlón with crampons, a super jeep ride, glacier stories, crevasses, and possible blue ice.

“I would give 6 stars. Amazing tour! Incredible guide! Perfect!!!!”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

12.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) Top rated

Hike Sólheimajökull, visit Iceland’s famous waterfalls and black-sand beach on a small-group South Coast tour from Reykjavik.

“This was a fantastic tour and was a great way to see several of the beautiful sights along the South Coast! The pickup from downtown Reykjavik was very convenient and the tour company communicated how this process worked very clearly. Each of the stops along the way was well timed and the guide was very knowledgeable about the history/facts of each sight. The highlight of this trip was definitely the glacier hike! Michal our guide made sure we were all well prepared and did a great job keeping us safe on the hike. It was the first time hiking a glacier for several of us on our tour but that…”

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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

13.Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Explore Vatnajökull’s natural blue ice caves by super jeep from Jökulsárlón, with a guide, safety gear, and time for photos.

“Very nice activity. Also our guide was really good!”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

14.Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $205

Hike Sólheimajökull, see Iceland’s famous waterfalls and black-sand beach, and explore the South Coast in a small group from Reykjavik.

“A good way to get a quick look at the South Coast. The tour moves along quickly...not a lot of extra time at any one place, though in fairness enough to see and enjoy. Our tour guide shared history of Iceland and his only personal history. The glacier hike a definite workout, though great experience!”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

15.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Best value

Review of the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike near Vik, with practical details on cost, gear, guides, difficulty, weather, and value.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Evan is the best guide! So friendly, knowledgeable and patient. He was very easy going and experienced which made our experience incredibly fun, safe and memorable.”

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