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Best Private Hiking Tours in Iceland: Our Top 4

4 hikes  ·  from $807 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a walking friend: 4 private hiking tours in Iceland that justify the airfare, each with its price, its distance and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike - Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss: two very different waterfalls
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Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

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

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

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 - Seljalandsfoss, the waterfall you can approach closely
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Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – With photos

2.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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Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private) - Choosing a dog and setting out on foot
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Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)

3.Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Gunni and Maria welcome you to their home outside Akureyri for a private husky walk through woodland and countryside. You will be paired with a working dog, learn how the pack is cared for, then meet more huskies over coffee or cocoa. Pickup is available, and the visit suits families and animal lovers.

“AWESOME EXPERIENCE!! Maria and her family were so warm and welcoming. The dogs are happy and content. This is an experience we will never forget. Highly recommend!”

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Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - What the private format really changes
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Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier

4.Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $807Cheapest way up

Spend about three hours on Sólheimajökull with a certified private guide. You’ll walk 20 minutes from the parking lot to the ice, then use crampons and poles to explore blue ice, crevasses, and unusual formations. Your guide sets the pace for your group, with safety gear included and the tour ending back at the parking lot.

“We chose Glacier Encounter as our tour guide for a bucket list, adventure filled trip to Iceland during August 2023. We were not disappointed! Right from the start, they checked on us via text to ensure a timely arrival for the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike. Once geared Read more”

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