GLACIER HIKES IN ICELAND

15 Glacier Hikes in Iceland Worth the Boots

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Every trip has one spare week and too many trails. These 15 glacier hikes in Iceland justify it, priced and graded so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - Learning to Walk on Falljökull
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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 Troll Expeditions in Hof for a small-group hike on Falljökull Glacier and a visit to a naturally formed blue ice cave. Your guide fits crampons, explains the glacier, and leads you through crevasses, ice ridges, and changing cave passages. Warm drinks await afterward.

“Our glacier hike was an unforgettable experience, and Lucy, our tour guide, made it even more special. She was not only knowledgeable and engaging but also gave us plenty of time to soak in the breathtaking views. Her enthusiasm and warmth made us feel truly connected to the adventure. Lucy, your passion for what you do is inspiring, and your kindness made a lasting impression on us. Thank you for making this journey so special—we’ll remember it forever!”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - Leaving Reykjavik through geothermal country
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

2.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Join guides such as Sarah, Al, Bessi, Thomas, or Lorenzo for a beginner-friendly glacier hike, two waterfalls, and Reynisfjara beach. You get crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, transport, Wi-Fi, and photo stops in a small group, but bring lunch and expect a long day.

“We had the most amazing day with our guide Al. Super nice, fun, informative and highly professional on the ice. We felt very safe and had the experience of a lifetime. The weather was incredible, and this has been one of the best trips of our stay in Iceland. Would recommend this trip to everyone visiting! Takk!!”

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Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy) - A beginner tour that still asks something of you
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Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy)

3.Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,260 reviews · 3 - 12 hours · from $104Best value

Walk onto Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, using crampons and an ice axe to explore blue crevasses, ash bands, and moulins. The hike suits beginners from age eight, though steep sections can feel moderate. Reykjavík departures add Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara.

“Daniel was a very fun and informative guy. He did well!”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - Starting at Skaftafell National Park
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

4.Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

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

Join Arctic Adventures for a four-hour walk on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. A certified English-speaking guide, such as James, Nil, or Kira, teaches you to use crampons, leads you past blue ice and crevasses, and explains how the glacier is changing. Hiking boots are required.

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

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss gives you a dramatic start
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

5.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Join a small group of up to 15 from Reykjavik for a full South Coast day with guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi.

“Excellent tour from start to finish loved the waterfalls glacier hike and black beach. This time of year we had sun clear skies and the sun rise and sunsets just made everything even more beautiful x roberto our tour guide was fantastic knowledge was brilliant and had a great sense of humour we spent just the right amount of time at each place”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Skógafoss and the Power of Water
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

Spend about 12 hours with Troll Expeditions visiting Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. Your small group, capped at 18, gets glacier gear, an English-speaking guide, WiFi, and a real walk on the ice. Guides such as Bjorn, Philip, Malek, and Juliana are praised for safety and humor.

“The best tour I’ve ever been on! The sights and glacier hike were incredible, and the humorous commentary and fun facts throughout the day from our guide Bjorn was the icing on the cake!”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - The approach to the ice
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

7.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

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

Walk across Sólheimajökull for about an hour, learning glacier safety and geology from a certified guide. You will use crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe, with chances to see crevasses, blue ice, ice tunnels, and drink glacier water. Groups can include up to 14 people.

“It was a great experience for us in a such wonderful day with a nice guide Sam who is very professional that we learned a lot from him. It was a small tour group, my son with me and another lady, only three of us. We had a very nice walk on the glacier. I used an empty bottle to fill a full bottle of glacier water. All of us did the push up type drinking on the glacier.”

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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach - Skógafoss and the power of a 65-meter drop
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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

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

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

Travel from Reykjavík in a small group of up to 15, with guides such as Sara, Tomasz, Thomas, and Ignacio. Walk on Sólheimajökull with glacier gear, visit two major waterfalls, and explore Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt columns. Expect a full day, changing weather, and a real hike.

“When I decided that I wanted to hike a glacier for my birthday I started my rigorous search for the best company and landed on “Glaciers and Waterfalls” and the reviews were spot on. Our guide “ Ignacio” was INCREDIBLE! The perfect balance of funny, informative, and quiet (allowing us to either rest or take in the beautiful scenery in silence during the drive). It’s a long day, (11-12 hrs) but honestly it didn’t feel like it, after we returned I even headed out to grab dinner and do a little more sightseeing in Reykjavík. Book the trip and take the hike! (Also…please be honest with yourself and your physical…”

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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

9.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

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

Walk across Falljökull with crampons, an ice axe, helmet, and an English-speaking guide, then enter a natural blue ice cave chosen for current safety conditions. Guides such as Ola, James, Albin, and Jacek are praised for clear instruction, good humor, and careful pacing. Boots and outerwear can be rented.

“This was the highlight of my week in Iceland. Ivo, our guide was so passionate about the landscape, had such interesting stories and was a brilliant photographer. Would do this whole experience again in a heartbeat.”

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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

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

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

Spend 11 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a minibus limited to 15 people. Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, visit Skógafoss and Reynisfjara, then hike Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe. Guides including Michal, Adonis, Roberto, and Klaus have led memorable, safety-focused outings.

“everything was perfect and safe, there were always bathrooms and lunch breaks and the bus even had sockets for telephones”

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour - Starting at the Tröll Expeditions base
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

11.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

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

Spend about three hours exploring Vatnajökull from Skaftafell with a certified guide such as Maria, Anna, or Martin. You’ll receive crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe, then walk across glacier ice, learn about moulins and crevasses, and finish with coffee and chocolate.

“Amazing to have Glacier Hiking. Such experience are always life time memory. Physically fit people should not miss this when traveling to Iceland.”

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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Getting fitted with glacier gear
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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

12.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, gear up, and ride a short bus transfer to Falljökull. Your guide leads a beginner-friendly walk past blue ice, crevasses, arches, and glacier mills. Guides such as Rob, Emilia, Przemyslav, and Angelika are praised for safety, humor, and clear explanations.

“Great experience for first time glacier hike. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff during check in and, hike. Amazing views and blue ice discovery. Highly recommend it.”

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

13.Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

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

Meet Melrakki Adventures in Skaftafell, gear up, and ride a modified 4x4 to Falljökull. Your English-speaking guide leads you across crevasses, blue pools, moulins, and ice formations for up to two hours. The group never exceeds eight, and guides such as Javi, Ásta, and José add clear instruction and plenty of photos.

“Ásta was so so so amazing. We were a group of 6 and no one else booked so it was a private tour! She took us before all the big crowds of tours so we were the first ones on the glacier. She was so kind and answered all of our questions and was such a great guide! We stayed back chatting with her for a while because she was so fun to talk to! I 100000% recommend this tour!”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure - Crampons, helmets, and the first steps on ice
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

14.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Walk onto Sólheimajökull with Arctic Adventures for about three hours. Your certified guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across blue ice, crevasses, moulins, and ridges. The easy-rated hike covers about 3 km, but sturdy ankle-support boots and some stamina are essential.

“We did the trip has a family, with 2 kids, 12 and 15, and it was memorable. The guide has super nice, always attentive and concerned with the group. A lot of explanations of what we were doing and seeing. It was amazing. Thank you all for that.”

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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike - Seljalandsfoss, where the waterfall comes from behind
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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

15.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, Reynisfjara, and a three-hour guided hike on Sólheimajökull. Guides such as Hinrik, Gylfi, Bjorn, and Luis are praised for clear instruction, humor, and careful glacier safety.

“Wow what a day! This was absolutely amazing. You really see so much. The Glacier Hike is the highlight (Luis was excellent). My only wish was that they cut the glacier hike down by 30-40mins to allow more time at the other stops. We couldnt walk to the top of one of the falls due to time restrictions. Otherwise great tour”

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