Iceland · GLACIER HIKES IN REYKJAVIK
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 glacier hikes from reykjavík justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel Iceland’s south coast by minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Sarah, Al, Thomas, or Bessi. You’ll walk about 4 km on and around Sólheimajökull, using crampons and an ice axe, then visit two waterfalls and Reynisfjara beach.
“A fantastic day! Our guide was very kind and helpful, we managed to see some great sights and had a lovely comfortable journey :)”
Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with a guide such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, or Christopher. You’ll hike Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss. Bring hiking boots, warm clothing, snacks, and patience for Icelandic weather.
“Best expierence in Iceland. Get to see so much and have an amazing time. Driver and glacier tour guide was amazing”
Join Troll Expeditions for a 12-hour minibus trip from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. You’ll hike the glacier with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, guided in English. Small groups cap at 18 people, with gear rentals available.
“Go! Its an amazing trip I loved every sexond of it You see black sand, walking on Glaicier is rather easy”
Join a small group of up to 15 people for an 11-hour South Coast trip from Reykjavík. Your English-speaking guide, such as Michal, Adonis, Roberto, Klaus, or Chris, leads you to waterfalls, Reynisfjara, and a 1.5-hour glacier hike with safety gear included.
“Had an amazing day! Our guide, Chris, was fantastic—informative and very helpful. The glacier hike offered breathtaking views, and the waterfalls were stunning. Everything was well-organized. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland!”
Spend 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with stops at two major waterfalls, Reynisfjara’s black sand beach, and a guided three-hour hike on Sólheimajökull. Your driver-guide handles the road and local stories, while glacier guides fit your crampons, helmet, harness, and ice ax.
“The guide provided was excellent, she showed consideration for everyone in our group and gave a great insight into how the Glacier was formed and how global warming is affecting its future existence. If and improvement is needed it would probably be beneficial if a warm changing area was provided along with a complimentary hot drink after th walk, but this is a minor issue, all in all a great experience.”
Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, using crampons, an ice axe, ropes, and a helmet. You can try beginner ice climbing, with patient guides such as Monica, Daniel, Steve, and Francesco. Choose Reykjavík pickup with waterfall stops or meet at the glacier parking lot.
“Definitely book this experience & hope you get Francesco as your guide he was wonderful! He was very attentive to our group and made you feel safe at all times. The hike was amazing and to see the landscaping from that view was incredible. Great experience. Thank you Francesco!”
Walk from Skaftafell to Falljökull, gear up with crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe, then spend hours exploring crevasses, streams, icefalls, and higher glacier ground with a certified English-speaking guide. This moderate hike suits fit visitors age 14 and older.
“Sara was professional, friendly, and attentive during the tour. She is truly passionate, and you can feel her love for nature. The glacier was spectacular and breathtaking. Highly recommended!”
Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara, plus a guided 1.5-hour walk on Sólheimajökull Glacier. Certified guides such as Josh, Gulli, Rob, and Danielle lead small groups of up to 19 people.
“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.…”
Spend two active days beyond Reykjavik with Troll Expeditions. You’ll hike an outlet glacier, enter a naturally formed winter ice cave, visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and Reynisfjara, with transport, lodging, breakfast, and glacier gear included.
“Niiiiiice experience and Thoughtful arrangement for the spots. Luckily firstday there is great weather condition so our guide Max drive us directly to explore glacier and ice cave. Easy walk and wonderful experience! Second day it’s little cloudy but we still enjoy much the waterfall and black beach. 👍👍👍”
Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s dramatic southeast with a private guide, stopping at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Fjaðrárgljúfur, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón. The second day includes a four-hour Falljökull glacier hike, equipment, breakfast, accommodation, and hotel pickup.
“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.”
Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s far South Coast in a group of no more than 19. Hike Sólheimajökull with safety gear, walk behind Seljalandsfoss, visit Reynisfjara, and take a 45-minute boat ride among icebergs at Jökulsárlón. Guides such as David, Christina, and Þorri are known for warm, attentive hosting.
“Our trip through South Iceland was nothing short of outstanding. Our guide, David, was one of the best parts of the trip. He was informative, charismatic, and talked about Iceland in a way that gave us an anecdotal look into the country and its people. The ice lagoon was superb - booking the boat tour is a must. This trip was an amazing way to see the country, and I’m very glad we decided on the 2 day trip instead of doing it all in 1. An easy 5 stars!”
Travel from Reykjavík with an English-speaking guide to Sólheimajökull for a beginner-friendly glacier hike, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss. You get crampons, helmet, harness and ice axe, with glacier groups limited to 15. Guides on past departures have included Tom, Daniela, Miguel and Christopher.
“Excellent trip with Arctic Adventures. Email to inform us of pick up time and location. Minibus with plenty of room, only 7 on our trip that day. Free WiFi on the bus. Driver/guide was knowledgeable about areas we visited as well as places en route. Waterfalls are stunning as well as Vik beach. The glacier trip was run by a separate team of glacier guides. We were driven to the location where equipment for the hike was provided and a guide took us on the hike. Amazing experience! On completion we were driven back to Reykjavík. Would definitely recommend!”
Meet guide Valerio at Sólheimajökull for a private four-and-a-half-hour glacier climb. Learn to use crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice axes, then follow the glacier to a climbing spot suited to your group. Check your boots carefully, since proper climbing boots are required.
“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.”
Spend 16 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with a certified guide, walking on Sólheimajökull glacier, visiting Reynisfjara and two major waterfalls, then hunting for Northern Lights with guide Frank. Pickups run from authorized Reykjavik locations. Bring sturdy boots, warm layers, food, and rain gear.
“Frank the northern lights tour guy is an absolute credit to the company and to Iceland. Would’ve made the trip even if we weren’t lucky with the lights (pretty sure his magic made us lucky!)”
Meet guide Bergur at Sólheimajökull’s parking lot for a four-hour beginner ice-climbing session. After a 15-minute walk, you’ll learn to use crampons, an ice axe, and a harness, then climb two or three glacier routes and possibly an ice hole. Groups are limited to five.
“I have had an awesome first time ice climbing experience. Customized to my level. Safe and professional. Amazing location, very informative.”
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