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The 15 Best Glacier Hikes in Iceland

25 tours  ·  from $115 a head

Crampons, a guide and an hour off the road puts you on ice. These 15 range from a gentle hour on Solheimajokull to a full day on Falljokull, priced and clear about the fitness each one actually asks for.

Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Walking on Falljökull with crampons
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

1.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

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

Meet at Tröll Expeditions in Hof for a four-hour small-group trip onto Falljökull. Your certified English-speaking guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe before leading you past crevasses, moulins, and a changing blue ice cave. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Camino are praised for clear safety advice and thoughtful pacing.

“I thought that the tour was WONDERFUL! We lucked out and had a beautiful sunny day and about 50 degrees out. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the glacier and was able to answer all of our questions. The ice cave was especially neatly. I would highly suggest taking this tour!”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike - Meeting Troll Expeditions in Skaftafell
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

2.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

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

Meet Troll Expeditions in Skaftafell, collect your glacier gear, and ride by bus to Falljökull. With an English-speaking guide, you spend about 60 to 90 minutes on Vatnajökull’s ice, spotting crevasses, moulins, and blue ice tunnels. The hike is suitable from age eight, though the approach requires a fair level of fitness.

“Hiked up a glacier for 3 hours. Part of it broke off while we were standing there which is incredibly rare. What an experience.”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The ride south from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

3.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

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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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - The walk from solid ground to the ice
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

4.Guided Glacier Hike

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

Meet your certified English-speaking guide at the Sólheimajökull parking lot and walk onto the glacier in a small, family-friendly group. You’ll use crampons, helmets, and ice axes while learning about moulins, crevasses, ice caves, and glacier movement. Guides such as Daniel, Steve, Daniela, and Tomas are praised for patient pacing, clear explanations, and good humor.

“Our guide (basha) was amazing, really helpful and knowledgeable she made our experience even better. Thank you so much”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike - Meeting at Troll Expeditions Skaftafell
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

5.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

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

Spend five hours exploring Falljokull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide and a group capped at 10. You’ll use crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe to reach crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and higher viewpoints. Guides such as Anna, Filip, Paula, and Marc are praised for safety and clear instruction.

“Our tour was absolutely fantastic! Our guide, Seerah (hope that’s the right spelling!), was brilliant—so knowledgeable and informative throughout. She made sure we felt safe and looked after, even guiding us through some challenging weather. When I got a small cut and slipped, she went out of her way to check I was alright. Incredible tour, but definitely a tough one! 😅👏”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - From Skaftafell Base Camp to the glacier edge
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

6.Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

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

Spend four hours reaching and walking on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. You’ll ride a 4x4 bus, learn to use crampons, cross about 3 km of uneven ground, and explore blue ice and crevasses with an English-speaking guide. No glacier experience is needed, but ankle-support hiking boots are mandatory.

“We had an amazing day on the glacier. James our guide was super knowledgeable and ensured all of us were safe and enjoying ourselves and that we weren’t struggling in any way. We had a small group of about 9 people as well. Some short uphill walks (you’re going up a glacier) but slow and steady enough that this can definitely be classified as easy. We were shown through crevasses which were amazing and had plenty of time on the ice with stunning views. Would recommend to anyone!”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Sólheimajökull is the day’s main adventure
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

7.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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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - From Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

8.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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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - Blue ice, crevasses, and changing glacier shapes
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

9.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

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

You’ll walk across Sólheimajökull for about an hour with a certified Icelandic Mountain Guides leader, using crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect blue ice, crevasses, glacial formations, and breaks for photos and glacier facts. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini are praised for clear instruction and calm safety care.

“Amazing, guide Dennis was absolutely brilliant and catered for everyone’s needs and abilities, thank-you 👍👍”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - Starting at Skaftafell Base Camp
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

10.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Meet your English-speaking guide at Skaftafell Base Camp, ride 20 minutes by 4x4 bus, then hike Falljökull for about 2.5 hours. You’ll use crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe to reach a natural blue ice cave, explore crevasses, and learn how glaciers form and change. Guides such as Ola, James, and Albin are praised for safety and humor.

“Our guide Thomas was super! Don’t miss this experience. It’s fantastic 👍”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - The long ride south from Reykjavík
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

11.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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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour - Starting at Skaftafell National Park
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

12.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about three hours hiking from Skaftafell to a Vatnajökull glacier outlet, where your guide explains crevasses, moulins, and changing ice. The tour includes transport to the glacier, safety gear, coffee, and chocolate. Guides such as Maria, Martin, Paula, and Atilla have been praised for calm, caring instruction, though walking time to the ice can be longer than expected.

“We loved this excursion. However, attendees should know that the walk from the bus to the start of the glacier is 15 minutes (each way). Our bus was too big to get closer.”

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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Exploring Falljökull for about two hours
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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

13.Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Meet Icelandic Mountain Guides at Skaftafell, then ride to Falljökull for roughly two hours on the ice. Your guide provides crampons, an ice axe, and instruction as you explore crevasses, ice arches, glacier mills, and blue ice. Small groups of up to 15 make this a friendly first glacier hike.

“A must do!!! I did a lot of research trying to pick which glacier tour to do and settled on this one solely for the reviews of the guides. And that did not disappoint! Przemyslav was knowledgeable, funny, patient, and bonus points for being a great photographer! I enjoyed this since the level of hiking wasn’t overly tiresome and got to see and learn a lot about the glacier. An eye opening and once in a lifetime experience. Thanks again Przemyslav!!!!”

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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike - Meeting Melrakki Adventures at Skaftafell
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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

14.Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 501 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Meet Melrakki Adventures in Skaftafell for a 15-minute 4x4 ride to Falljökull. Your English-speaking guide fits your crampons, teaches you how to walk on ice, and leads up to two hours past blue pools, moulins, crevasses, and striking ice formations. Guides such as Javi, Ásta, José, and Kate are known for clear instruction and great photos.

“Me and my wife had an amazing time on this tour, our guide was really knowledgeable about the glacier and took us to some great spots. She was always really welcoming and provided a great experience overall, we went there early in the morning, ee were the first group on site. We got to ride on an old land rover defender that was pretty cool as well.”

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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike - Blue ice, volcanic ash, and a changing glacier
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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

15.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide on this three-hour outing from the glacier parking area near Vik. Crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe are included. Guides such as Edgar, Anna, Eli, and Lilly adjust the pace for the group, explain the ice and volcanoes, and point out views toward Eyjafjallajökull.

“Amazing experience! I took my parents on this (62/60) and they absolutely loved it. Guide does a good job at matching everyone’s pace, responding to questions/needs and giving history about the glacier. Overall, a super fun experience, was very safe and suitable for all ages.”

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