Glacier Hikes in Reykjavik: 11 Worth Booking

1.Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Travel from Reykjavik in a small minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Al, Thomas, Bessi, or Lorenzo. You’ll hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and safety gear, visit Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, and walk Reynisfjara’s black sand beach. Expect a full day, changing weather, about an hour on the ice, and plenty of photo stops.

“Wow, what an experience! Everything about the day was great! We really lucked out with the weather as it was a super sunny clear day. Al was great and very knowledgeable about all things Glaciers and Waterfalls! He also very kindly pulled over on the way back to Reykjavik in the evening as the Northern Lights were out and incredibly vibrant which was more than we had ever bargained for! Would 10/10 recommend this experience to everyone I know and was definitely the highlight of our time in Iceland.”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for adapting the day to changing weather.

“Michael was awesome. We really enjoyed the entire tour. The glacier was cool and the waterfalls were fabulous! It rained all day and we got back to the hotel a bit damp, but we would do this again in a heartbeat!”

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

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

Set out from Reykjavik in a minibus for Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and a guided hike on Sólheimajökull. Your English-speaking driver and glacier guide provide the gear and instruction you need. Expect a full day, moderate walking, about 18 people, and a long but rewarding return ride.

“Your day starts off by your driver picking you up at your stop, which went perfectly. Our driver Sveinbjorn was excellent. Right from the start he makes you feel welcome, nice calm icleandic music in the background and talking about Iceland. Since everything is based on a schedule during the day, Sveinbjorn made sure that we had plenty of time at each stop all the while keeping us on schedule. When you get to the Glacier Hike he introduces you to your guide and makes sure you have all your equipment. They wait for you on their bus while you are doing the tours so there is no need to…”

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4.Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend a full day exploring Iceland’s South Coast with guides such as Sara, Tomasz, Al, and Ignacio. Walk on Sólheimajökull with glacier gear, visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and see Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt columns. Pickup, transport, WiFi, and equipment are included. Expect changing weather and a real hike.

“It was a great tour. Thomas was an excellent guide! The glacier hike is not easy.. be prepared for elevation and uneven terrain. Highly recommend as a more active experience.”

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5.Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 605 reviews · from $195

Spend a full day on Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide such as Michal, Adonis, Roberto, or Klaus. Visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, Eyjafjallajökull, and Reynisfjara, then hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours with crampons, helmet, and ice axe. Pickup, Wi-Fi, and glacier gear are included.

“Great day, guide roberto was great, very friendly and full of information.”

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6.From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 490 reviews · 12 hours · from $200

Spend 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara before a guided three-hour hike on Sólheimajökull. English-speaking guides such as Hinrik, Gylfi, Bjorn, and Luiz have helped make this a friendly, well-organized day. Bring ankle-high hiking shoes, warm layers, gloves, and rain gear.

“Haldor was an excellent driver and a very knowledgeable tour guide. I was nervous about the glacier hike and he made sure that I felt safe all the time so I could enjoy the glacier without worrying. You could tell that our safety in general was really important to him. We had a memorable day and I‘m glad I chose this tour.”

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7.Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 4.5 - 11 hours · from $203

Spend up to 3.5 hours on Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, using crampons and an ice axe to explore crevasses, ridges, and blue ice. You can try ice climbing, with patient instruction from guides such as Monica, Daniel, Steve, or Francesco. Choose Reykjavík pickup with waterfall stops, or meet at the glacier.

“IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!! The hiking and ice climbing were awesome!!! Our guide, Daniel was so cool!! He made out hike and climb so incredible! Alex was our driver and he was awesome too!!! I didn’t know we were going to the waterfalls in this tour also so it was a nice surprise!!! I would deffinately do this again!”

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8.Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 327 reviews · 5 hours · from $170Best value

Walk across Vatnajökull to Falljökull’s jagged icefall with a certified English-speaking guide. You’ll ride a 4x4 bus, fit crampons, learn how glaciers shift, and spend about four hours on the ice. Guides such as Sara, Lucy, Josh, and Kristian have earned praise for safety, humor, and excellent photo stops.

“Really loved our guide, Sara, she was great! The ice climbing part was a cool surprise.”

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9.Reykjavik: South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend a full day on Iceland’s South Coast with a certified glacier guide, visiting Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara black-sand beach. The main event is an easy-rated Sólheimajökull hike with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Guides may include Josh, Gulli, Rob, or others, and the group can include up to 19 people.

“Was the best experience and trip we had on the whole week here in Iceland The hiking on the glacier was magnificent and cannot be recommended enough it was breathtaking and a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to do this (before they go altogether) Danielle’s was a really impressive guide and highly informative and knowledgeable Franklin our driver for the day made us laugh and he had a wicked sense of humour making the journey there and back effortless A seat broke on our bus and there was a spare so no issues but did make the journey memorable”

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10.Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 days (approx.)

Travel privately from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast with a guide such as Björn, Kristjón, Max, or Prokop. You’ll see waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Jökulsárlón, and Fellsfjara, then hike Falljökull with glacier gear. Breakfast, transport, one night’s lodging, and hotel pickup are included.

“The glacier hiking and glacier lagoon: I won’t forget this experience for the rest of my life. Highly recommend”

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11.Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – With photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide from Arctic Exped, visiting Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull, Reynisfjara, and Vik. You’ll get glacier safety gear, hotel pickup in Reykjavik, and photos from the day. Guide Julian can adjust the pace and timing to suit your group.

“We had a incredible day out with Julian. He made sure that we made the most of our time out, and really matched our enthusiasm for exploration. Because we were a younger group, he was excited to make the most of the glacier part of the tour and so took us through the main sights with time to spare, and then walked us further up to an ice cave! He had all the right equipment and we felt like we were in very safe hands. He was also very open to chat on the driving portion of the tour but left us to relax whenever needed. We really appreciated that…”

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