The 15 Best Coastal and Cliff Walks

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

1.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and Gljúfrabúi.

“My wife and I had the most incredible day! We were so lucky to have a dry, sunny, clear day and the scenery was stunning. Our tour guide, Michal, made the journey over to Sólheimajökull feel so short by telling us various stories and facts about the surrounding scenery. The glacier hike was a once in a lifetime, unique experience. Michal was so passionate and knowledgeable about Iceland, and a fantastic guide. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

Travel from Reykjavik in a minibus of up to 18 people, stopping at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara before or after a guided hike on Sólheimajökull. Your guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Expect a full, active day with about three hours on the glacier.

“AMAZING tour!!!!!!!! First Sige( not sure of the spelling. But he is our driver. Loveeee his energy and enthusiasm!!! He’s efficient and drove us safely to our destinations.our guide is Edgar. He is top notched!!!! Love his personality and his knowledge of the glacier. He kept us safe. Please book this excursion, you won’t regret it!!!!!!”

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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

3.Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $198

Join guides such as Sara, Tomasz, Thomas, or Ignacio for an 11-hour South Coast outing from Reykjavík. You’ll hike Sólheimajökull with supplied glacier gear, visit two major waterfalls, and walk Reynisfjara’s black-sand shore in a small group of up to 15.

“The glacier hike was easily the best part of this trip, the black sand beach was really cool too (especially as someone who usually only has access to rocky beaches with little sand). As for the waterfalls, they were pretty and I enjoyed being able to walk behind Seljalandsfoss. Bonus tip if you have time while at this waterfall, there are 3 other waterfalls to the left of this one, follow the trail next to the mountain walls to the left of Seljalandsfoss. Remember to bring waterproof gear if you plan on getting close to the any of the waterfalls on this tour. My guide Sara was great, a good…”

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Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

4.Dublin Coastal Hike, Pints & Puppies Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 647 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $56

Walk from Howth’s DART station through the fishing village, past St. Mary’s Abbey and the lighthouses, then follow the cliff path to Howth Summit. Guides such as Patrick and Mark mix local history, folklore, jokes, and dog-friendly company before finishing with an included pint at The Bloody Stream.

“We had a wonderful time with Patrick and our group. It was a lovely day and walking alongside the sea was spectacular! Patrick informed us about the areas history and threw in some laughs as well. His enthusiasm was great!”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

5.Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Spend 11 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a minibus limited to 15 people. Visit three major waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand beach, Eyjafjallajökull, and hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours with a guide such as Michal, Adonis, Roberto, or Klaus.

“Klaus did an amazing job explaining the significance of each location. what an amazing day!”

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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

6.South Coast & Glacier Hike

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

You’ll travel by minibus from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. A glacier guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice ax for a three-hour hike. Guides such as Hinrik, Gylfi, and Luiz are known for clear safety advice, humor, and local stories.

“We had an incredible day today seeing some absolutely stunning views! The waterfalls were breathtaking, and the black sand beach was really beautiful too. Our tour guide Gylfi was absolutely brilliant - incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and kept everyone smiling throughout. The glacier hike was a one of a kind activity and just magical! The glacier hike requires ankle boots, with a fee if you require rented ones, so something to keep in mind! Overall, I highly recommend this trip!!”

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From Faro: Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience

7.From Faro: Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 6 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Faro with Claire or Sebastian in a small air-conditioned van to Praia da Marinha, Benagil, Algar Seco, and Senhora da Rocha. Expect an easy to moderate coastal walk, cliff views, beach time, and possible snorkeling, with a maximum of eight people.

“Such a great day out! We were only in the Algarve a short time and without a car so this was a brilliant and relaxing way to get a sense of the wider area beyond Faro. Claire was a brilliant guide and we enjoyed ourselves a lot.”

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Barcelona: Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

8.Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Barcelona with a guide such as Nacho, Sergio, or Sergi for a nine-hour Costa Brava day. Walk between coves, swim and snorkel in protected waters, try optional cliff jumps, then share tapas, meats, vegetables, and dessert at a local restaurant.

“This was our favorite day of our entire trip to Spain. Nacho was the BEST guide and was so informative, fun and kind. We strolled along the most beautiful path along the coast and stopped to snorkel and cliff jump. The meal at the end of the day was WONDERFUL. I highly recommend this experience. My kids still talk about this adventure.”

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Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin – Small Group

9.Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $41Best value

Walk roughly 5 miles from Doolin to the Cliffs of Moher with an English-speaking guide such as Oisin, Simon, Phil, or Sean. Expect a relaxed pace, local stories, photo stops, rough ground, wind, mud, and a taxi back to Doolin for an added fee.

“We really enjoyed our tour with Phil. He had a lot of history about the area to share. Which really just added so much to the experience. He was also friendly and kind making sure we were all safe. The pace was good with times for breaks and picture taking. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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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 a full day on Iceland’s South Coast with guides such as Gulli, Josh, Rob, or Kristian, depending on the departure. Visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara, then use crampons and an ice axe on a beginner-friendly Sólheimajökull glacier hike.

“I would recommend booking the South Coast Highlights and Glacier Hiking with a different company. It is a gorgeous place to visit. Arctic Adventures did not provide us a Guide. Piggy backed another tour with ours. Wasting 3 + hours of precious time in Iceland.”

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Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

11.Dublin Coastal Hike with Howth Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Start at Howth Market with a local guide such as Zach, Rob, Matt, Sean, or Paul, then walk the harbor, St. Mary’s Abbey, Howth Head, Summit, and cliff path. Expect steep ground, changing weather, local stories, wildlife, and about three hours on foot.

“Very scenic and beautiful hike. The tour guides were extremely nice and friendly. All around a great experience.”

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2-Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier Hike and Glacier Lagoon

12.2-Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier Hike and Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $671

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast in a minibus, hike on a glacier, enter a naturally formed ice cave, and sleep near Jökulsárlón. Guides such as Kuba, Johan, Stefan, and Hjalmar have led especially well-received departures, but weather can change the route.

“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. 👍👍👍”

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From Faro: Benagil Cliffs Hiking & 4 Treasures Experience

13.From Faro: Benagil Cliffs Hiking & 4 Treasures Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 196 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $58

From Faro, Claire or Sebastian guides a small group of up to eight along the Algarve coast. See Marinha’s heart and bridge rocks, Benagil Cave from above, Boneca Cave at Algar Seco, and Senhora da Rocha’s cliff tunnel, with beach time if conditions allow.

“I liked our guide Claire. She did a good job of transporting us back and forth and giving us time to hang out.”

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From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike

14.Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Join a full-day guided hike from Machico to Porto da Cruz along Madeira’s historic Larano route. You’ll cross farmland, levadas, narrow cliff paths, and rugged mountain scenery, with views toward São Lourenço and Porto Santo. Guides such as Sara and Charlotte add local history and plant knowledge.

“Amazing experience! Our guide, Charlotte was great (not to forget our driver Nunu, sorry if I spelt it wrong). Beautiful and a very informative and friendly guide.”

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Barcelona: Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

15.Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 9h 30m · from $100

Travel by small air-conditioned van from Barcelona with guides such as Nacho, Tete, JB, or Sergio. Walk 5 kilometers on the Cami de Ronda, swim and snorkel in clear coves, try optional cliff jumps, then enjoy tapas and a local meal in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

“Nacho was such a great tour guide! Very friendly and knowledge about Costa Brava. He made the trail so much more enjoyable. And the views in Costa Brava were gorgeous!!! My first time visiting & I fell in love. We snorkeled at a few places, cliff jumped and ended with lunch at a local restaurant, which was delicious! Also, meeting other people on the hike was an added bonus. Highly recommend this trail!”

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