The 15 Best Treks in Reykjavik

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

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

Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, learning crampon and ice axe skills before trying an ice wall. Reykjavík pickup adds Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, while self-drivers can meet at the glacier. Guides such as Monica, Daniel, and Steve are praised for patient instruction.

“This was one of the best activities that I booked for my Iceland trip! Francesco, was the absolute most amazing guide myself or the group could have possibly have asked for, he made sure all of us learned how to do everything and were safe before we did everything (the crampons and walking on the ice with them, climbing, rappelling, etc). We were able to do and see so much in the amount of time we had for this tour. If I come back and do this activity again, I would for sure try and request him!”

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8.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

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

Walk across Vatnajökull with a certified English-speaking guide, using crampons, an ice axe, helmet, and harness. This moderate route reaches Falljökull’s jagged icefall and may include crevasses, glacial streams, photo stops, and rope-assisted sections.

“We had a blast! Such a special and unique experience. Christian and Annie were wonderful guides; funny, kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you so much for an unforgettable day!!”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast by minibus, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara. The main event is a beginner-friendly Sólheimajökull glacier hike with certified guides such as Josh, Gulli Tisco, or Rob. Expect a full day, changing weather, and 3 to 4 kilometers of walking.

“Wonderful day spent in the south of Iceland. The falls and beaches were beautiful. The glacier walk was a great experience. However it is not a walk and should not be rated as easy. The walk required hiking boots you can rent them, as well as crampons, helmet, ice axe, and harness provided by the tour. The walk was 4 hours in duration which included round trip hiking to the glacial lagoon, strapping on the crampons, climbing up the face of the glacier, hiking on the top of the glacier and then back down again, the same path. The guide was a very energetic, enthusiatic, and quite capable young lady.…”

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10.2-Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier Hike and Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $671

Travel from Reykjavík by minibus to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches. You’ll spend at least two hours on a glacier with safety gear, visit a naturally formed winter ice cave, and stay overnight with breakfast included. Guides may include Johan, Kuba, Hjalmar, or Stefan.

“The overnight trip was exactly what we needed to fully enjoy our tour of the south coast in Iceland. The highlight is by far the glacier hike. Our guide Stefan, was amazing, he was friendly, informative, and most of all kept everyone’s safety in mind. Great trip and we can’t wait to be back! Thank you Stefano/Troll Expeditions”

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

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

Travel privately from Reykjavik to Iceland’s southeast with guides such as Björn, Max, Prokop, or Kristjón. You’ll visit waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Jökulsárlón, and Fellsfjara, then hike Falljökull with equipment, breakfast, lodging, and transfers included.

“What an amazing trip! The tour was well planned out with stops along the way, the destinations were all stunning, Kristjon, our guide, was fantastic. We were delayed due to glacial flooding but were so well taken care of, thoughtfully communicated with our options and everyone remained so positive throughout.”

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12.2-Day South Coast w/Glacier Hike & Jokulsarlon – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $639

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast with a small group of up to 19 people. Hike Sólheimajökull, walk behind Seljalandsfoss, visit Reynisfjara and Fjaðrárgljúfur, sleep near the glacier, and take an amphibious boat among Jökulsárlón’s icebergs.

“Amazing tour and our tour guide, Thorri, was incredible. His music playlist for the trip was perfect. He perfectly balanced telling us what we needed to know, giving color commentary, and letting us relax and soak in the beaty and wonder of our surroundings.”

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13.Glacier Hike & South Coast Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · 12 hours · from $194

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast for a beginner-friendly Sólheimajökull glacier hike, with certified guides such as Tom, Guna, Miguel, and Daniela leading past departures. You’ll also visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara. Gear is supplied, but sturdy ankle-support boots are required.

“Amazing tour, and to be honest way way better than Golden Circle. Definitely worth all of the money, because the trip takes the whole day (8am- 7pm), and what is most exciting- you get a chance to walk on an actual glacier for two hours, with all of the equipement and guide of course. Super warm clothes needed in the winter time, proper hiking boots, and fully charged cameras as you won’t be able to stop taking pictures.”

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14.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 3 hours · from $91Best value

Walk across Sólheimajökull with a professional English-speaking guide, using crampons, helmet, ice axe, and harness. Expect a 30-minute approach, about 90 minutes on the ice, blue ice, crevasses, moulins, volcanic ash, and possible views of Eyjafjallajökull.

“This was an excellent adventure, highly recommended. Our guide was Elias, and he was informative, funny, but took safety very seriously - which is exactly what you need for any activity on a glacier. Thanks Elias, we really enjoyed it!”

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15.South Coast, Glacier Hike & Northern Lights Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 68 reviews · 16 hours · from $270

You’ll travel from Reykjavík to Seljalandsfoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, and Skógafoss with a certified glacier guide, then return after dinner for a Northern Lights hunt. The 16-hour day includes safety gear, pickup, drop-off, Aurora rebooking, and guide-taken photos.

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