Top 12 National Park Tours in Iceland

1.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

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

A small-group glacier hike from Skaftafell to Falljökull on Vatnajökull, with full safety gear, expert coaching, and glacier history.

“We truly enjoyed our adventure, hiking the glacier. What a great experience!!! Our guide, Sunny, was extremely helpful throughout our hike and very knowledgeable about the process and history of the glacier. Highly recommend the 5 hour hike over the 3 hour - well worth the extra time a d money.”

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2.Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

3-hour Vatnajökull ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón, with 4x4 transport, safety gear, and glacier views plus Skaftafell stops.

“Amazing experience. Glad we got to see this glacial ice cave. This one was really blue and large, plus another open end to see the full spectrum of colors. This one will degrade by end of season they said but so great to see it before it sadly goes. There were quite a few groups in there but really wasn’t awfully crowded. Good job spacing out. Robert was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Stopped along the way back to look at reindeer off to the side even made the jeep ride fun. Compared to other operators and groups our seemed very chill and enjoyable.”

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3.Snaefellsnes National Park Small Group Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

A full-day Snæfellsnes small-group drive from Reykjavik, with Snæfellsjökull, Kirkjufell, Hellnar, Arnarstapi, and black-sand beaches.

“That part of Iceland, as any other parts is beautiful, it was a long day, def worth it. nearly all positive, except maybe for driving part driver/ tour guide needs to be more gentile and aware, there were few times when I was literally involuntarily jumping off my seat, and with story telling I would like to be more connected and well as interaction with the group. We got super lucky with the weather, really magical day!”

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4.Small-Group Snaefellsnes National Park Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $149

Snæfellsnes National Park in a small group from Reykjavik, with seals at Ytri Tunga, black-sand beaches, basalt cliffs, and Kirkjufell photos.

“While the drive was long, it was well worth the trip. We experienced seeing seals, amazing cliff walks with spectacular views of the cosat and a waterfall with glacier in the background.”

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5.Half-Day Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $158

Half-day hike on Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park, with a 4x4 ride, crampon training, and expert guides for $158.

“Genial, fuimos en una minibus Mercedes 4x4 hasta la lengua del glaciar, nos facilitaron botas de montaña ya que llevábamos deportivas, la excursión muy bonita, aunque es subida con los crampones, fue nuestra primera vez y lo llevamos bien, la guia iba haciendo paradas para explicarnos y coger aire. Estuvimos un poco más del tiempo . Es total éramos un grupo de 7 personas. Habla inglesa.”

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6.Snaefellsnes National Park and Natural Wonders from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $172

10-hour Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with seals, black beaches, Kirkjufell, Saxhóll crater, and Snæfellsjökull National Park.

“This was the tour I knew the least about when I booked it and I'm so glad we went. The experiences at the black sand beach, walking along the cliffs at Arnarstapi, the mountains and waterfalls at Kirkjufell, I could go on and on. The tour made the perfect number of stops and our tour guide Elli was lovely. I should note that we were lucky to have the most beautiful sunny day, so I'm sure that contributed to our experience.”

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7.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

Climb Falljokull on Vatnajokull in Skaftafell, learn crampons, rappel safely, and hike 4 hours with small-group guidance.

“Amazing experience! Highly recommend. Beautiful views, great gear and excellent guides. Benat and Diego were awesome! Thank you!”

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8.Vantajökull National Park: Half-Day Skaftafell Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $124Best value

A demanding 5 hour glacier hike into Vatnajökull from Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, with crampons, harness, and close blue ice.

“We had an amazing experience on this tour! Our guide was incredibly kind, patient, and friendly, and his expertise made us feel safe and well taken care of the entire time. He provided clear explanations about the glacier hike, shared fascinating insights, and made the adventure both educational and fun. He also supplied all the necessary equipment and took the time to explain how to use everything properly, which gave us great confidence before starting the hike. Truly an outstanding guide and a fantastic experience—I would highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Skaftafell Nature Reserve: Highlights Scenic Airplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 15 min · from $174

Fly 15 minutes over Skaftafell, black sands, glaciers, and Iceland’s highest peak, Hvannadalshnjúkur. Small group, scenic value.

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10.Exclusive Thingvellir National Park Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $476

A private 4-hour Þingvellir (Thingvellir) day tour from Reykjavik, with pickup, WiFi, and a UNESCO stop plus expert local guiding.

“A great national park in the Reykjavik area. The view from the point of view is just fantastic. Just one hour away from the city. Don't miss it.”

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11.Vatnajökull National Park: Glacier Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Paddle among icebergs at Heinaberg Lagoon in Vatnajökull National Park. Stable sit-on-top kayaks, top views, and 3 hours outside.

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12.Private Snæfellsnes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $698

Private Snæfellsnes National Park tour from Reykjavik with pickup, Kirkjufellsfoss, Djupalonssandur, and Snaefellsjokull glacier views.

“I needed a tranfer from Olafsvik to Reykjavik. Walter got back to me really quickly and we arranged the personal transfer. He was there on time, the whole journey was really easy. He even stopped to takr a few picture. This was the best option Read more”

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