Small-Group Hikes in Iceland: 11 to Book Next

Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

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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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

2.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Cheapest way up

Walk onto Sólheimajökull with a certified Icelandic Mountain Guides leader, using crampons and an ice axe to explore blue ice, crevasses, and small ice tunnels. The three-hour outing includes equipment, basecamp coffee, and several daily departure times. Guides such as Sam, Sofia, Oskar, and Heini are praised for clear safety briefings and friendly instruction.

“Everything was amazing. our guide was very kind and professional. We full y recomend this experience.”

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

3.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Walk on Vatnajökull with a certified guide from Troll Expeditions. Expect a short transfer, equipment fitting, a walk to the glacier, and time among ice formations and moulins. Guides such as Maria, Martin, Paula, and Atilla have led highly praised outings. The full activity takes about three hours, but only part of that time is spent on the ice.

“Our guide was Anna and she was amazing! This is probably the coolest and most adventurous tour we have ever been on as a couple. Highly recommend this tour to anyone! The views up on the glacier are absolutely breathtaking.”

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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

4.Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 501 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Meet Melrakki Adventures in Skaftafell for a three-hour glacier hike on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 carries you close to the ice, leaving up to two hours for crampon walking, blue pools, crevasses, moulins, and glacier stories. Groups cap at eight, with guides such as Javi, Ásta, José, and Kate leading in English.

“Great tour with Jose! We were a group of 5 and were the first to arrive to the glacier in the morning, which was great for the pictures! Jose was very friendly and his explanations were clear. He also took some photos for us! We really enjoyed it!”

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Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

5.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Meet your certified guide at Sólheimajökull parking lot near Vík for a three-hour glacier walk. After gearing up with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, you’ll cross compacted blue ice, hear how the glacier formed and is shrinking, and may see Eyjafjallajökull. Guides such as Edgar, Anna, Lilly, and Filip are praised for patient safety instruction.

“Be prepared to hike. It is a beautiful and informative hike. Our guide was great. The advertising photo shows an ice cave, nope, no cave.”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

6.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet your certified Arctic Adventures guide at Sólheimajökull’s parking area, gear up, and walk across the glacier with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect about three hours, roughly 3 km over uneven ground, blue ice formations, glacier stories, and a small group of up to 15 people. Hiking boots and waterproof gear can be rented.

“The staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They explained the entire process of glaciers, stopped for breaks and pictures, and helped when needed. It was beautiful, a good workout, run by great people.”

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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

7.Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Hike Falljökull in Vatnajökull National Park with a certified guide and no more than eight people. Melrakki Adventures drives you close to the glacier by 4x4, supplies crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice axes, then gives you about 90 minutes on the ice. Guides such as Javi, Kate, Kallia, and Havi are praised for clear instruction and personal attention.

“What an amazing experience we had! Our guide, Javi, was a wonderful guide. He made sure that we feel safe, was knowledgeable, engaging, passionate, fun and kind. What a great tour we had! Thank you, Melrakki Adventures!”

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Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike – Small Group with Local Guide

8.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike – Small Group with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $148

Walk about 8 km across Fagradalsfjall’s young lava fields with a local guide such as Oddi, Guðni, or Haffi. Expect a moderate hike, volcanic steam, wide views, and clear explanations of eruptions and Icelandic life. Pickup tours also visit Grindavík, Seltún, and Kleifarvatn.

“The experience to walk on the volcano is incredible. You feel alone in the word. If you like nature I recommend this activity.”

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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

9.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

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

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

10.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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Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

11.Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $468

Travel from Reykjavik to the Blue Mountains, hike 3 km across rough lava fields, then ride an open cable platform 120 meters into Thrihnukagigur’s colorful magma chamber. Your guide explains the geology and safety procedures. The 5 to 6-hour tour includes pickup, gear, refreshments, and a hearty soup stop.

“This was an unbelievable experience. It’s the only volcano in the world that one can enter down 400’. The tour requires a bit of a hike(2 miles) to get to the volcano but it’s scenic and part of the whole experience…totally worth the effort. A must for anyone traveling to Iceland.”

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Small-Group Hikes in Iceland: 11 to Book Next

Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

2.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

3.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

4.Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

5.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

6.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

7.Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike – Small Group with Local Guide

8.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike – Small Group with Local Guide

Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

9.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

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

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

Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

11.Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

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