Top 5 Glacier Hikes in Reykjavík

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186Our pick

Travel by comfortable minibus from Reykjavik to Sólheimajökull, where an English-speaking guide such as Sara, Al, Thomas, or Bessi leads a beginner-friendly glacier walk. You’ll also visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara. Expect a full day, changing weather, about four kilometers of walking, and no included meals.

“Loved this trip, Guide Al was great, helped us over any difficult bits on the glacier and was informative really fun, The trip was well planned and we did everything we were suppose to do. Definitely recommend this trip”

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2.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. You’ll walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for safety, weather judgment, and local stories.

“(1) Wear a hip-length jacket because you’ll be wearing a harness on the glacier hike that must be accessible in the event of a fall. Longer jackets will need to be rolled or bunched up, which isn’t comfortable. (2) don’t wear a hat with a Pom-pom because you’ll be wearing a helmet. (3) moderate fitness is needed, and you may be hiking at a brisk pace, depending on your tour guide. Falls are possible on the glacier, and safety checks of equipment were not performed. We were given an explanation of how to do something, but if I need to wear a helmet and a harness and use crampons, my…”

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

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

Spend about 12 hours touring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara, plus a guided hike on Sólheimajökull. Troll Expeditions supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. The small minibus carries up to 18 people, with guides such as Bjorn, Philip, and Malek leading recent departures.

“AMAZING! Everything about this day trip was incredible. The driver/guide was knowledgeable, friendly and very efficient. Enough time allocated at each stop. The glacier hike was fantastic and a must.”

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4.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Spend a full day on Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide, visiting Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss and Sólheimajökull. The 2.5-hour glacier session includes about 1.5 hours on the ice, with crampons, helmet and ice axe provided. Guides such as Michal, Michael, Adonis and Roberto have led recent departures.

“Amazing - Chris was the best, such a great time on the glacier, off the glacier, and in and around all these waterfalls…”

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5.South Coast & Glacier Hike

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

Spend 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast by minibus, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara, plus a three-hour guided hike on Sólheimajökull. Your English-speaking guides provide helmets, crampons, harnesses, ice axes, Wi-Fi, coffee, and chocolate. Wear warm layers, rain gear, gloves, and ankle hiking shoes.

“Such an amazing day seeing southern Iceland highlights. Plenty of time at each stop with accommodating breaks. Both guides were so attentive and informative. I highly recommend !!”

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