Best Glacier Hikes in Reykjavik: Our Top 13

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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

You’ll ride from Reykjavik in a Wi-Fi-equipped minibus, visit two major waterfalls and Reynisfjara, then hike Sólheimajökull with guides such as Sara, Al, Bessi, or Thomas. Expect about 2.5 hours outdoors at the glacier, including roughly one hour on the ice, with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe supplied.

“Great. Swen is a great guide, showed us great places on the glacier and took us to see a waterfall during sunset. Great views.”

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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.) Best guided

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with a guide, including a 1.5-hour hike on Sólheimajökull. See Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Crampons, helmet, ice axe, Wi-Fi, pickup, and drop-off are included. Bring hiking boots, warm clothing, snacks, and water.

“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

Spend about 12 hours with Troll Expeditions visiting Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, while a glacier guide such as Philip or Malek fits crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. The minibus holds no more than 18 people, with WiFi and Reykjavik pickup included.

“A good way to get a quick look at the South Coast. The tour moves along quickly...not a lot of extra time at any one place, though in fairness enough to see and enjoy. Our tour guide shared history of Iceland and his only personal history. The glacier hike a definite workout, though great experience!”

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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

Spend a full day on Iceland’s South Coast with guides such as Sara, Tomasz, Ignacio, or Einar. Walk on Sólheimajökull with supplied glacier gear, visit two major waterfalls, and explore Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt columns. Pickup, WiFi, and round-trip transport from Reykjavík are included.

“It can get very windy on the glacier. Dress in waterproof clothing and layers. Our guide Ignacio was awesome!!! He made it fun, but also safe. We had the next experience!!!”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

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

Travel by minibus from Reykjavík with an English-speaking guide to Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and Gljúfrabúi. The main event is a guided 1.5-hour walk on Sólheimajökull, with crampons, helmet, and ice axe provided. Guides such as Michal, Adonis, Roberto, Klaus, and Chris have led past tours.

“our guide was excellent. really knowledgeable skilled and fun. safety was foremost. we couldnt have had a better experience with anyone else but Adonis!!”

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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

6.South Coast & Glacier Hike

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

Spend 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara before a three-hour guided hike on Sólheimajökull. English-speaking guides such as Hinrik, Gylfi, and Björn are praised for clear safety advice, local stories, and keeping the long day enjoyable. Glacier gear, transport, Wi-Fi, coffee, and chocolate are included.

“This is an amazing tour. Our tour guide was very informative and made this experience a lot of fun. Don't load up doing this tour.”

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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

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, using crampons, an ice axe, helmet, harness, and ropes. You will learn basic ice-climbing technique on a natural ice wall, with guides such as Monica, Daniel, Steve, and Pawel praised for patient instruction. Choose Reykjavík pickup with waterfall stops, or meet at the glacier parking lot.

“o.m.g. sooo much fun & learned so much! Outfitting was easy, & i have stupid feet so Monica made sure I was as comfortable as possible for the hiking & climbing. The pace of the hike & instruction for climbing the ice was very good. And the actual opportunities to climb the ice were wonderful! Monica's belay & her patience were both outstanding. She gave great tips as I climbed the wall the first time. The hiking & the beauty of the blue ice & immensity of the glacier is breathtaking. For readers of this review, I am a 67 year old woman in fair but not great shape, with…”

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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 $170Cheapest way up

Spend about five hours exploring Falljökull on Vatnajökull, Iceland’s largest glacier. A certified English-speaking guide leads you over crevasses, icefalls, streams, and changing ice formations. Expect a moderate hike, crampons, safety gear, and a 20-minute 4x4 ride each way. Sturdy ankle-support boots are required.

“Tour was amazing! Our guide, Lucy, was the best and so well prepared and found lots of good photo stops, and was very well informed of nature and how to navigate the glacier. I will say the tour was much longer than anticipated due to prep time, which I was very happy about but would have liked to have known for planning reasons.”

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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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and a beginner-friendly Sólheimajökull glacier hike. You’ll visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara Beach, with gear provided for the ice. Guides such as Josh, Gulli, Rob, and Magnus have led memorable departures, but bring sturdy ankle boots, lunch, and patience for a long day.

“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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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

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a small minibus, stopping at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón, and the black beaches. You’ll hike on a glacier, enter a naturally formed winter ice cave, sleep overnight, and return with breakfast included. Guides such as Johan, Kuba, and Hjalmar have been praised for clear communication and careful support.

“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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2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

11.2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $738

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast in a small minibus, stopping at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. Hike the glacier with safety gear, stay overnight near the route, then cruise among the icebergs at Jökulsárlón before returning to Reykjavík. English-speaking guides such as Thales and Jon have led this trip.

“Great itinerary and stops. Didn’t feel rushed at all the stops. Guide is friendly and helpful - multilingual.”

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Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

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

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

Travel privately from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast with a guide such as Björn, Kristjón, Max, or Prokop. See waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach, then hike Falljökull with equipment provided. Breakfast, one night’s accommodation, and round-trip hotel or downtown pickup are included.

“Had an amazing experience on this tour with Hidden Iceland. Maxim, the guide for the glacier hike is a gem! Goes out of his way to help and answer questions and even go into detail regarding the different landmarks.”

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Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – With photos

13.Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – With photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide exploring Iceland’s South Coast, from Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss to Solheimajokull Glacier, Reynisfjara Beach, and Vik. You’ll get glacier safety gear, hotel pickup in Reykjavik, and quality photos from a guide who also works as a photographer. Guide Julian has offered flexible pacing and extra glacier time.

“We had a incredible day out with Julian. He made sure that we made the most of our time out, and really matched our enthusiasm for exploration. Because we were a younger group, he was excited to make the most of the glacier part of the tour and so took us through the main sights with time to spare, and then walked us further up to an ice cave! He had all the right equipment and we felt like we were in very safe hands. He was also very open to chat on the driving portion of the tour but left us to relax whenever needed. We really appreciated that…”

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Best Glacier Hikes in Reykjavik: Our Top 13

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

2.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

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

Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

6.South Coast & Glacier Hike

Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

7.Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

8.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

11.2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

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

Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – With photos

13.Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – With photos

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