The 7 Best Private Hiking Tours in Iceland

1.Private Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 2 Day Tour & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 days (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik to Iceland’s South Coast with a private guide, stopping at waterfalls, black-sand beaches, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach. Spend four hours hiking Falljökull Glacier, with accommodation, breakfast, transport, and most equipment included.

“Had the most amazing tour. Thanks to our tour guide P... He was the best. Engaging. Very pleasant and handsome too. Don't think twice about booking this tour”

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2.Private South Coast and Glacier Hike – With photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

From Reykjavik, Julian or another Arctic Exped guide takes your private group of up to six to Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull, Reynisfjara, and Vik. You get glacier safety gear, a photographer, hotel pickup, and room to adjust the day’s pace.

“We had a incredible day out with Julian. He made sure that we made the most of our time out, and really matched our enthusiasm for exploration. Because we were a younger group, he was excited to make the most of the glacier part of the tour and so took us through the main sights with time to spare, and then walked us further up to an ice cave! He had all the right equipment and we felt like we were in very safe hands. He was also very open to chat on the driving portion of the tour but left us to relax whenever needed. We really appreciated that…”

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3.Hiking with Husky in Akureyri (private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Gunni and Maria welcome you to their home outside Akureyri, where you meet their friendly husky pack, take a guided woodland walk with a dog, and enjoy coffee, stories, photos, and time with the animals. Pickup is available, and the private visit suits families and dog lovers.

“This was an amazing experience! A must do if you’re visiting Iceland. We got to meet and spend the morning with this lovely couple & their 18 huskies. The hike was beautiful. The views were breathtaking! We enjoyed good conversation and cocoa after the hike. We truly recommend this tour!!”

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4.Private Guided Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $807

You’ll spend about three hours on Sólheimajökull with a certified private guide, using crampons, helmets, harnesses, and poles supplied by The Odyssey. Expect a 20-minute walk to the ice, blue formations, crevasses, photo stops, and a pace matched to your group.

“We chose Glacier Encounter as our tour guide for a bucket list, adventure filled trip to Iceland during August 2023. We were not disappointed! Right from the start, they checked on us via text to ensure a timely arrival for the Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike. Once geared Read more”

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5.Private South Coast with Glacier Hike in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide exploring Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Dyrhólaey, then hike Sólheimajökull Glacier. Tomasz guides the route, with crampons, helmets, harnesses, and ice axes provided. Bring lunch, hiking shoes, and waterproof clothing.

“We are a small family of three from California. We had a private tour in the South Coast including a glacier hike on Solheimajokull Glacier with our incredible guide Tomasz on July 1st, 2025. It was an amazing experience and far beyond our expectations. Tomasz is very knowledgeable and passionate about his job. He is so good and friendly with young kid as well. Our nine-year old completed the hike with no issues and really enjoyed it! Highly recommended. You need to look no further.”

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6.From Rvk: Private Day-Tour to Thorsmork with Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Reykjavík into Thórsmörk in a private, river-ready jeep with an English-speaking guide. Cross fast-flowing waterways, see Gígjökull glacier, and hike Valahnúkur for wide views of the southern highlands. Guides have included Hjörtur, Jonas, Tomas, Péter, and Einar.

“Cette activité était la meilleure de notre séjour en Islande. Les paysages sont fantastiques. Le glacier, la traversée des rivières, la randonnée en montagne avec la vue 360 sur la vallée, tout était incroyable. Nous avons pu profiter du beau temps ce qui a rendu l’excursion encore plus belle. A cela, il faut ajouter la gentillesse et la richesse des connaissances de notre guide Tomas. Nous étions avec notre fille de deux ans et il était toujours attentionné. Nous partons avec beaucoup de beaux souvenirs. Merci à Tomas et à Glacier and warterfalls. Je recommande.”

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7.Private Reykjadalur Hike & Hot River Geothermal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $266Best value

Join Adventure Vikings for a private five-hour trip from Reykjavik to Reykjadalur, a geothermal valley about 40 minutes away. Hike among steaming ground and volcanic scenery, then bathe in a warm river. Bring swimwear, a towel, water, snacks, and shoes suited to uneven ground.

“Amazing! This was an absolute highlight of the trip. Our tour guide was brilliant. It was so nice to go for a decent hike with beautiful views and swim in a steamy hot stream.”

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