Hiking Tours · ICELAND HIKING TOURS
Icelandic hikes are short, cold and technical, and almost all of them are guided for good reason. The 15 below cover glacier tongues, ice caves, volcanic craters and the black sand coast, with the gear included and what the winter dates cost.
This four-hour Skaftafell adventure takes you onto Falljökull Glacier and into a naturally formed blue ice cave. Meet guides such as Maria, Elena, or Camino at Troll Expeditions in Hof, collect your gear, and expect a scenic walk, crevasses, ice ridges, glacier lessons, and time for photos.
“Stunning views and ability to see the impact of global warming on nature”
Walk across Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with a guide and full glacier gear. Expect a short bus ride, a 15-minute approach walk, about 90 minutes on the ice, crevasses, moulins, ice falls, and time for questions in a group of up to 14.
“Michelle was a fantastic guide, happy to present the glacier to us. Very friendly and holidays vibes which match perfectly with the environment. Truly recommend this experience to any of you who wants to experience a hiking experience in Iceland. Thomas”
Spend 11 hours touring Iceland’s south coast from Reykjavík, with a guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike, stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and time at Reynisfjara black-sand beach. Guides such as Sara, Al, Bessi, and Thomas are praised for clear safety help and friendly stories.
“A fantastic day! Our guide was very kind and helpful, we managed to see some great sights and had a lovely comfortable journey :)”
Walk across Sólheimajökull with a certified guide such as Lucy, Daniela, or Tomas. You’ll use crampons and an ice axe to reach blue crevasses, volcanic ash layers, and ice holes. Choose a local glacier meeting point or a Reykjavík pickup with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara.
“Daniel was a very fun and informative guy. He did well!”
Join a certified English-speaking guide for a five-hour hike on Falljökull, with a small group of up to 10 people. You will use crampons, a harness, helmet, and ice axe to explore crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and higher glacier viewpoints. Guides such as Anna, Filip, and Paula are praised for safety and clear instruction.
“Our tour was fantastic! We loved getting to go up onto the glacier as far as we did. Climbing a steep wall while harnassed to the rope was an exciting surprise! Tara was a very knowledgeable, friendly host.”
Spend nine hours exploring Reykjanes with a BusTravel Iceland guide. The main event is a demanding hike toward recent eruption sites near Fagradalsfjall and Meradalir, followed by Gunnuhver, Reykjanes Lighthouse, Kleifarvatn, and the Bridge Between Continents.
“Fascinating tour around Iceland's most recently erupted volcano, lava fields and the Reykjanes peninsula geothermal area. Our guide, Elias, was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate. He did a great job of explaining the complex geology but also putting it in context of the people living near these areas in Iceland and how they live and are affected by the "dragon" beneath their feet. The bus was comfortable with plenty of rest stops and the day flew in! Great value for money for what you get to experience.”
Walk across Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide such as James, Nil, or Kira. Expect a 4x4 ride, a 3-kilometer hike, blue ice, crevasses, and about 1.5 hours on the glacier. Boots, warm layers, and steady footing are essential.
“A beautiful hike filled with amazing views! Our guide was wonderful and we felt very safe the entire time! We even got to try glacier water straight from the source!”
Travel from Reykjavík to Seltún and the recent eruption sites near Geldingadalur. You’ll hike about two hours each way over rough volcanic ground, with guides such as Tom, Dave, Alain, and Elias explaining lava, weather, and Icelandic history. Bring food, water, sturdy boots, and warm rain gear.
“Odysseas was our guide and he was great!!! Lots of good energy, very knowledgeable and led us perfectly through the hike! 5 stars for him!”
Spend 4.5 hours traveling by super jeep from Jökulsárlón to Breiðamerkurjökull, then hike 4 to 6 km across Vatnajökull’s ice. Guides such as Iga, Javier, Guillermo, and Suzie explain crevasses, moulins, blue ice, and the glacier’s rapid change. Ice caves may appear, but conditions decide the route.
“The walk on a glacier is really something that one shouldn’t miss when visiting Iceland. We were lucky enough to have a sunny day, and also our guide Avi, was a true professional with fascinating facts throughout the hike.”
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!!”
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!!!!!!”
Walk across Sólheimajökull for about an hour with a certified Icelandic Mountain Guides instructor. Expect blue ice, crevasses, glacial water, and frequent photo stops. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini are praised for safety, clear instruction, and adapting the pace to the group.
“We booked a glacier hike through Viator and was set up with Icelandic Mountain guides. Our guide, Woody, was very knowledgeable, informative, and a wonderful tour guide!”
Travel from Reykjavík to Fagradalsfjall with a geologist or volcanologist, then hike roughly 1 to 1.5 hours each way across rough volcanic ground. Guides such as France, Jasmin, Giuseppe, and Joseph explain lava, vents, eruptions, and new land. Crampons and a headlamp may be provided when needed.
“Wonderful, I absolutely loved our geologist Joseph… he explained everything very clearly and even showed us the mineral deposits on the rocks… the highlight of the show is we walked on the Lava river and felt the steam coming out of the Fissure which is amazing… we hiked for 3hrs but it’s absolutely worth it… I would definitely recommend to do this hike.”
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…”
Travel from Reykjavík into Iceland’s Fjallabak Highlands with an English-speaking guide such as Olga, Matt, or Enrique. Hike across Laugahraun, Brennisteinsalda, and Grænagil, then soak in a natural hot spring. Expect a long bus ride, steep sections, rough F-roads, and superb volcanic scenery.
“The activity is very worthwhile. I consider that the guide Vjeram is a true passionate and lover of hiking and he knew how to transmit it, that made all the difference. Thank you Vjeram for share that love you have for what you do and share your knowledge, experience and professionalism with the group. You made the difference!!!”
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