The 9 Best Glacier Hikes in Reykjavik

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Leave Reykjavik by minibus for Iceland’s south coast, with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara. The main event is a beginner-friendly hike on Sólheimajökull, using crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Guides such as Sarah, Al, Thomas, Bessi, and Lorenzo are praised for safety, local stories, and patient pacing.

“Loved this trip, Guide Al was great, helped us over any difficult bits on the glacier and was informative really fun, The trip was well planned and we did everything we were suppose to do. Definitely recommend this trip”

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2.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 up to 14 other people. The centerpiece is a guided 2.5-hour Sólheimajökull glacier walk with crampons, helmet, and ice axe provided. You’ll also see Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and Reynisfjara black-sand beach.

“A very good variety of sceneries for the tour. The Glacier hike is fun and scenic. We have enough time to explore the waterfalls and the black sand beach. Our tour guide was very informative and helpful.”

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

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

You’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara before walking on Sólheimajökull with crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. The minibus holds no more than 18 people, and guides such as Bjorn, Philip, Malek, and Juliana keep the day moving while explaining Iceland’s nature and history.

“The experience was great. The time in the black beach was too short. People should be encouraged to eat on the bus to save the time. The minibus seats were uncomfortable. Everything else was really fabulous.”

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4.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Spend 11 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a small group of up to 15 people. You’ll hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours with crampons, visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and Reynisfjara, and hear Icelandic stories from an English-speaking guide such as Michal, Adonis, Roberto, or Klaus.

“Incredible- the highlight of my Iceland trip! Very well planned day. My tip is to bring lunch and snacks. The stops don’t have best options so easier to pack something for the day.”

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5.South Coast & Glacier Hike

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

Spend 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast by minibus, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Reynisfjara before a guided three-hour hike on Sólheimajökull. English-speaking guides such as Hinrik, Bjorn and Gylfi have earned praise for their humor, safety care and local insight. Glacier gear, Wi-Fi and hotel-area pickup are included.

“I think our guides name was Gulfi, he was AMAZINGG! He really helped my mum and I and led the whole tour, including all the driving. He was amazing and the price is defo worth it!”

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6.South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · 10 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $129Best value

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a minibus for a full day of waterfalls, volcanic scenery, Solheimajokull Glacier, and Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and timing, with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and an optional 1.5-hour glacier hike from April to October. Guides such as Walter, Addi, and Bart are praised for lively stories and careful driving.

“First of all Nice Travel (the name fits) everyone there when I was booking the excursion all the way through until I stepped off the bus - were NICE. Hendric was awesome. He gave all types of information about the area, the culture and the different sites. I would refer anyone to use this company. Organized, personable and just very easy to work with - it must a prerequisite to just smile and very accommodating. Whenever back in Iceland, I would DEFINITELY use them.”

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7.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

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

You’ll hike across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide such as Monica, Daniel, or Steve, using crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice axes. Try beginner ice climbing on a natural wall, explore crevasses and blue ice, and visit Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss if you choose Reykjavík pickup. Meet at the glacier for a shorter half-day option.

“Francesco and Steve were great guides, and they made us feel safe and confident in our abilities to climb the glacier's moulin even though our group was comprised of complete beginners! They were both extremely patient, playful, and you could truly tell they love what they do and have a passion for the sport. Steve offered to take many pictures and both guides let us stop as many times as we wished to take pictures. 10/10 recommend, if you're on the fence because you haven't tried ice climbing before, don't be!”

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8.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

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

Walk on Vatnajökull with a certified English-speaking guide, using crampons, an ice axe, helmet, and harness to reach Falljökull’s jagged icefall. The moderate route goes farther than an easy glacier walk and may include crevasses, ice caves, ropes, streams, and short ice-climbing sections. Guides such as Sara, Lucy, Josh, and Kristian are praised for clear safety briefings and good photo stops.

“Amazing experience with our guide Josh! Highly recommended tour”

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

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

Travel from Reykjavik in a small group to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. A certified guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe for an easy-rated glacier hike lasting about 1.5 hours on the ice. Expect a long, active day with changing weather and limited lunch time.

“Great tour tour guide nice and very knowledgeable about beautiful and nice places thanks for the tour company all the team of this adventure.”

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