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The 15 Best Glacier Hikes in Iceland

24 tours  ·  from $115 a head

Crampons, a rope and a guide who reads the crevasses. These 15 run mostly onto Sólheimajökull and Vatnajökull, compared on walking time, the fitness assumed, group size and price.

Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón, 390 kilometers from Reykjavík
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

1.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at the café by Jökulsárlón, then ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull Glacier. After a short walk over rugged ground, enter a changing natural ice cave with blue formations. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, and Alex are praised for clear safety advice and engaging glacier stories.

“Great guide, David took his time to explain the history and help everyone in the team to see the beauty and highlights of the trip Highly recommend”

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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - A well-organized start at the Hof base
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

2.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Join a small group of up to 12 for a four-hour glacier hike on Falljökull and a visit to a naturally formed blue ice cave. Guides such as Camino, Elena, Maria, and Fabian are praised for clear safety help and glacier facts. Gear, parking, coffee, hot chocolate, and chocolate are included.

“We had a great experience during the glacier hike, and the activity itself was both exciting and well-organized. A big part of what made it enjoyable was our tour guide, Mihai. He was incredibly cooperative, patient, and attentive throughout the entire hike. Mihai made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and safe, and he was always considerate of different fitness levels and needs. His clear instructions, friendly attitude, and knowledge about the glacier and the surrounding area really added to the overall experience. We truly appreciated his effort in making this adventure memorable for everyone!”

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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The drive south from Reykjavik
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

3.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

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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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - From the glacier edge to blue crevasses
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

4.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,123 reviews · from $116

Meet your certified guide at Sólheimajökull parking lot and walk onto the glacier in a small, family-friendly group. You’ll use crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe while learning about moulins, crevasses, ice caves, and glacier movement. Guides including Daniel, Steve, Tomas, Sarah, and Daniela are praised for clear instruction and a relaxed pace.

“One of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! The hike wasn't too strenuous, at no point did we feel we were being physically pushed but at the same time we covered so much ground. They took safety precautions serious, so at no time did we feel unsafe. I would definitely recommend to anyone. Our tour guide Daniel was fantastic. He had a wealth of knowledge on the glaciers and said he was happy for us to get as much from the tour as he felt the group was capable. You can tell Daniel is passionate about his job which only made our time on the glacier more exciting and…”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - Starting at Skaftafell and preparing for the ice
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

5.Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,045 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Walk across Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide. After a 15 to 20-minute 4x4 ride, you hike to the ice, learn to use crampons, and spend about 90 minutes among blue ice, crevasses, and the icefall. It suits beginners and families with children aged 8 and older.

“The tour was amazing, we were lucky the weather was nice and in combination with the great guide everyone learned a lot and had a lot of fun exploring the lower parts of the glacier. Everyone from staff was very friendly and accommodating. The tour was perfectly safe and exciting.”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón and gearing up
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

6.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150

Spend 4.5 hours reaching Breiðamerkurjökull by super jeep, then hike 4 to 6 km across Vatnajökull ice with an English-speaking guide. You may enter a moulin or small ice cave, depending on conditions. Guides such as Iga, Guillermo, Javier, and Suzie are praised for clear safety advice and lively glacier explanations.

“Great! Esoecially our guide. I don’t remember his name but he was so professional and expert. Best activity in Iceland!”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Skógafoss brings the first big Iceland view
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

7.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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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Meeting the super jeep at Jökulsárlón
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

8.From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Join Ice Explorers at Jökulsárlón for a three-hour super-jeep trip to Breiðamerkurjökull, a glacial tongue of Vatnajökull. Your English-speaking guide, such as Javier, Iga, Guillermo, or Tasha, chooses the best natural cave available that day. Expect a 1 to 4 km walk, changing ice colors, helmets, crampons when needed, and time for photos.

“Very nice activity. Also our guide was really good!”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

9.Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a 3-hour trip into Vatnajökull’s changing blue ice. A modified 4x4 takes you near the glacier, then guides such as Michal, Hanka, Barbara, and Damian lead an easy walk to one or more ice features. Crampons, helmets, and glacier instruction are provided.

“Jun was an excellent guide. Whether it's explaining the tour or taking photos of the members, he is very dedicated to his work. Patient and professional”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Skógafoss brings the thunder
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

10.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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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - What the three-hour schedule really means
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

11.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Best value

Meet your English-speaking glacier guide at Sólheimajökull Base Camp, gear up with crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe, then spend about an hour walking across blue ice, crevasses, and glacial formations. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini are known for clear safety tips, photos, and lively glacier stories.

“Sophia, our guide, was great! I felt safe and taken care of. Miraculously, we had beautiful sunny, clear weather and also only our family in our group! We are not sure how that happened, as other groups looked full. Either way, we learned a lot and saw a lot! Really cool to be on the glacier. Tip: Bring sunglasses that wrap around because the wind will blow black dust/ash into your eyes on the walk there. Once you get to the glacier, there is nothing blowing like that but the walk to/from can be dusty!”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - The 20-minute 4x4 ride to Falljökull
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

12.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Walk across Falljökull with an English-speaking glacier guide, using crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. A 20-minute 4x4 ride from Skaftafell leads to blue ice, crevasses, moulins, and a natural cave selected for current safety conditions. Guides such as Ola, James, Albin, and Jacek are praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“Absolutely loved our hike with Marketa. She was knowledgeable about the local area and very helpful about how to use the kit provided! We saw some really interesting bits of the glacier, got plenty of time to explore and would definitely do again!”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - The long ride south, with volcano views on the way
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

13.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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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour - Starting at Troll Expeditions in Skaftafell
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

14.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

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

Meet Troll Expeditions at Skaftafell, gear up, ride briefly to the glacier, then walk across Vatnajökull with a certified guide. Expect ice formations, moulins, crevasses, and broad views. Guides such as Maria, Anna, Martin, and Atilla have led memorable outings, though the walk to the ice can take much of the three hours.

“Lovely hike and guide! Got to learn alot about the glacier! The team was very nice and friendly! Had a blast!”

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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - What you actually do on the glacier
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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

15.Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Meet Icelandic Mountain Guides at Skaftafell for a 3.5-hour outing on Falljökull. After a safety briefing and a short bus ride, you will learn to walk in crampons, then explore blue ice, crevasses, ice arches, glacier mills, and natural sculptures with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Rob, Emilia, Przemyslav, and Angelika are praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“A must do!!! I did a lot of research trying to pick which glacier tour to do and settled on this one solely for the reviews of the guides. And that did not disappoint! Przemyslav was knowledgeable, funny, patient, and bonus points for being a great photographer! I enjoyed this since the level of hiking wasn’t overly tiresome and got to see and learn a lot about the glacier. An eye opening and once in a lifetime experience. Thanks again Przemyslav!!!!”

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