The 15 Best Glacier Hikes in Reykjavik

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Hike Sólheimajökull glacier, see Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and stroll Reynisfjara’s black sand beach on an 11-hour South Coast day trip.

“Bessie was an excellent Icelandic guide who amused us and and was really interesting and informative. The locations we visited were beautiful and we felt very safe on the glacier - I highly recommend this trip to see the wild, beautiful landscapes of Iceland.”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

2.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Glacier hike plus South Coast waterfalls from Reykjavik, with crampons and helmet included, Wi-Fi onboard, and a small group pace.

“Incredible experience and so glad I was with a small group for this one. The glacier hike is truly special and incredible and this experience was worth every penny. The guide makes sure that you have everything you need and that the experience is amazing. The best part of my Iceland trip!”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

Small-group South Coast day trip from Reykjavik, hiking Sólheimajökull Glacier with gear, plus waterfalls and Black Sand Beach.

“Great experience. The driver was great, providing information along the way. Great photo stops at waterfalls and the black sand beach. Finishing the day with the glacier walk. They provided the necessary equipment and information before embarking on the hike. Phillip our guide was very good. It is about 3 hrs and at the end of the day, we walked close to 6 miles. What a great experience. This is a must do!”

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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

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

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

South coast day with guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, Reynisfjara black sand, plus pickup and gear.

“This was a fun and unique experience. Our guide Tomas was friendly and shared lots of interesting facts about Iceland with us. Note to travellers; dress appropriately! (solid walking/hiking shoes, warm layers and waterproof jacket)”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

5.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Reykjavik day trip to South Coast waterfalls and black sand, capped with a small-group Sólheimajökull glacier hike with gear and guide.

“The glacier hike was definitely the highlight of the trip, paired with a very friendly guide I cannot fault the excursion one bit. Michael is easily the best guide we’ve had in our entire trip. He was very knowledgable and very nice and would highly recommend anyone to do this trip.”

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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

6.South Coast & Glacier Hike

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

South Coast waterfalls and black sand, then a guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike with full gear, Wi-Fi, coffee, and a long day from Reykjavik.

“We had an incredible day today seeing some absolutely stunning views! The waterfalls were breathtaking, and the black sand beach was really beautiful too. Our tour guide Gylfi was absolutely brilliant - incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and kept everyone smiling throughout. The glacier hike was a one of a kind activity and just magical! The glacier hike requires ankle boots, with a fee if you require rented ones, so something to keep in mind! Overall, I highly recommend this trip!!”

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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

7.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

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

Small-group Sólheimajökull glacier hike with optional ice climbing intro, safety gear, and South Coast waterfall stops from Reykjavík.

“Had such an amazing time! What can I say Daniel our guide helped me into the group cause I was solo traveling. It’s such a beautiful place. he wanted us to be safe but enjoy. I went when it was rainy and windy but you forget about that when you’re having that much fun. Such an amazing experience probably my best activity my whole trip”

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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

8.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

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

Small-group moderate hike on Vatnajökull to the Falljökull icefall, led by certified guides from Skaftafell. Crampons, ropes, and big photos.

“Our guide, Mikael, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and approachable with an excellent sense of humour. He made sure everyone was involved and made time for everyone. The walk itself was excellent, he was really knowledgeable and made the experience an opportunity to learn and see new things. We would definitely recommend this trip .”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group

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

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

South Coast highlights plus a beginner glacier hike from Reykjavik: Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull.

“Really enjoyed this tour! The waterfalls and black sand beach were beautiful and the glacier hiking a very fun adventure! It's a good combination of sightseeing and being active.”

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

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

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

2 days beyond Reykjavik for Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, a Skaftafell glacier hike, a winter ice cave, plus Jökulsárlón and black sand beaches.

“We had an incredibly caring and fun tour guide. I think the tour really captured a lot of Iceland's most beautiful features. Would highly recommend, especially for folks that have limited time in Iceland.”

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Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $7,240

Private 2-day Jökulsárlón glacier hike from Reykjavik with slow-paced South Coast stops, included stay and gear, plus round-trip transfers.

“Best thing I have done in Iceland! Our guide was extremely helpful and informative and made it a really fun trip whilst keeping us on time and everything running smoothly.This part of Iceland is stunning and the glacier hike was amazing. Our guide was great on explaining the geology of the area but also gave us lots of insight in to everyday life in Iceland. Highly recommended!”

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

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

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

2-day South Coast tour from Reykjavik with glacier hiking on Solheimajokull, an Iceland waterfall circuit, and a Jökulsárlón boat ride.

“This was an excellent tour and stopped at many of the sites Iceland is famous for. We visited floating glaciers, climbed on glaciers saw several waterfalls, black sand beach, turf house, and more”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike & South Coast Day Tour

13.Glacier Hike & South Coast Day Tour

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

Walk behind Seljalandsfoss, see Skógafoss, and hike Sólheimajökull glacier with safety gear and a certified guide, plus black sand beach.

“Excellent tour with impressive viewpoints during the tour. Highlight for me was the the glacier hike; but also the waterfalls were amazing to see. Our Tourguide and driver Christopher was outstanding, he gave us a lot of insights during the tour of the stops and Iceland. Definitely recommend this tour for those who want to see something extraordinary.”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

14.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

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

A 3-hour Sólheimajökull glacier hike with crampons and full safety gear, led by English guides, plus 90 minutes on the ice.

“Suzanna was an awesome guide. Got some cool photos. Saw an ice cave but not safe to go in during Sept. Good intro to glacial hiking.”

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Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour

15.Glacier Adventure at Sólheimajökull Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $392

Private Sólheimajökull ice climbing with full gear, crampon training, and expert guidance near Reykjavík, about 4.5 hours.

“I cannot say enough good things about this tour and Valerio. We had the absolute best time, a highlight of our trip to Iceland for sure! Valerio made us feel comfortable and safe. He is super knowledgeable about the glacier and we learned a lot of interesting information along the way. He adapted to our abilities and we were able to explore some incredible areas of the glacier away from the crowds. I never thought I’d be able to ice climb but Valerio gave me confidence and training to make it possible. Truly an incredible experience, cannot recommend it enough.”

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