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The 15 Best Hiking Tours in Iceland

30 tours  ·  from $115 a head

Glacier tongues, crater rims, highland valleys and the odd volcano. The 15 below are graded by what they actually demand of you, with the summer-only routes flagged and prices for each.

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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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour - Kleifarvatn begins the volcanic story
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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

6.Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,066 reviews · 9 hours · from $126

Spend nine hours exploring Reykjanes with a guide such as Omar, Ottar, Colin, or HBO. The main event is a demanding two-hour walk each way toward recent eruption sites near Geldingadalur, Meradalir, and Fagradalsfjall. You will also see Kleifarvatn, Seltún, Gunnuhver, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between Continents.

“The day was incredible and guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend.”

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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

7.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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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site - Leaving Reykjavík and reaching the peninsula
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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

8.Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $126

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Dave, or Alain for a seven-hour trip from Reykjavík to Seltún, Meradalir, and Geldingadalur. Expect a moderate-to-hard hike of about two hours each way, fresh lava fields, steaming ground, and wide views near Fagradalsfjall. The Litli-Hrutur flow may be stopped, so this is a volcano hike, not a guaranteed lava show.

“Omar was really very very informative and funny! The tour was worth it!”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour - Breiðamerkurjökull gives you real ice underfoot
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

9.Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

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

Meet Ice Explorers at Jökulsárlón and ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you will walk 4 to 6 km on the ice for about two hours. Guides such as Iga, Guillermo, Javier, and Suzie explain crevasses, moulins, blue ice, and the glacier’s rapid change.

“The walk on glacier exceeded our expectations. The glacier itself was spectacular and our guide provided us a lot of insights on the glacier which was very interesting to learn. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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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

10.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

11.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

12.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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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist - Leaving Reykjavík for the Reykjanes Peninsula
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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

13.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 780 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $163

Ride from Reykjavík to Fagradalsfjall with a geologist or volcanologist such as France, Jasmin, Giuseppe, or Joseph. Hike 1 to 1.5 hours each way across rough volcanic ground, stopping to study lava textures, vents, and new land. The small group keeps the pace personal, but you need sturdy boots, warm layers, and reasonable fitness.

“France our guide was amazing! Her passion was evident and I learned so much about lava and volcanoes. Her dry Aussie humour was an added bonus! The group was a perfect size and the hike was moderate... the path was great but some elevation, but gradual. Easy if you've ever hiked large hills before.”

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From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike - The journey from Reykjavík to the Highlands
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From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike

14.Landmannalaugar Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 662 reviews · 5 - 14 hours · from $214

You’ll ride into Iceland’s Fjallabak Highlands, hike across Laugahraun and Brennisteinsalda, descend through Grænagil, and soak in a natural hot spring. Guides such as Matt, Enrique, Kira, and Nico have led this route. Expect a demanding 14-hour day from Reykjavík, with an easier hiking option available.

“Landmannalaugar was an unforgettable adventure! I'm so glad I woke up early, even after a late night out in Reykjavik. The location is truly breathtaking, nestled in the Icelandic Highlands among vibrant rhyolite mountains, steaming geothermal vents, and rugged landscapes that feel otherworldly. The highlight of the hike was definitely the dip in the geothermal springs. This is the real deal!”

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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

15.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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