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15 Best Glacier Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 15 most popular glacier hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

15 Best Glacier Hikes

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The real star: Sólheimajökull glacier hike (what it’s like on your boots)
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Reykjavik, Tour Reviews, Waterfall Hikes

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

2.Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

Reykjavik day trip with a guided walk on Sólheimajökull glacier, two major waterfalls, and Reynisfjara black sand. Small group, safety gear.

★ 4.8

“Wilmar does not feel like he's a guide, but an adventurer/brother/incredible friend! He's the perfect person to have had explored southern Iceland with, and is also very safety strong, which is a huge must for us when taking our 9 year-old son on tours! We had an amazing time, and with an incredible guide!”

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Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy) - Meeting at the Solheimajökull Parking Lot (and the Yellow Bus)
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Tour Reviews, Vik

Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy)

Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - Getting your gear right: crampons, helmet, and ice axe
Glacier Hikes, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Tour Reviews, Vik

Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - Skaftafell base camp to the glacier edge: the short drive that sets the tone
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Tour Reviews, Vatnajokull National Park

Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

5.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

Beginner-friendly glacier hike on Falljökull with crampons, blue ice, and expert safety coaching in a small-group Vatnajökull adventure.

★ 4.7

“We had an absolutely wonderful time on this guided trip! It was our first activity of our week-long trip and we got exceptionally lucky with gorgeous, warm weather. Our guide Ohla was so much fun, and provided a great experience while keeping things relaxed, safe and knowledgeable.”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Getting Out of Reykjavik: Pickup Timing and the Downtown Reality
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Reykjavik Pickup at 8:00: Plan for Bus Stops, Not Hotel Entrances
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

Small-group south coast day from Reykjavik with a Sólheimajökull glacier hike, waterfalls, and black-sand beach. Gear included.

★ 5.0

“Your day starts off by your driver picking you up at your stop, which went perfectly. Our driver Sveinbjorn was excellent. Right from the start he makes you feel welcome, nice calm icleandic music in the background and talking about Iceland. Since everything is based on a schedule during the day, Sveinbjorn made sure that…”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - Base Camp Prep: Harness, Crampons, Helmet, and Coffee
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Tour Reviews, Vik

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

8.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

A 3-hour small-group hike on Sólheimajökull glacier near Vik with crampons, an ice axe, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We very much enjoyed the tour. The small group setting worked really well, as it made the hike safer, easier to manage and kept communications effective. The guide was excellent. She assisted us with our gear, showed great concern for our safety, kept the pace suitable for all members young and old, and provided useful…”

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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach - The Glacier Hike at Sólheimajökull: What You’ll Do on the Ice
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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

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

Guided south coast day from Reykjavik with a glacier hike on Sólheimajökull, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.

★ 5.0

“Tomasz was great! This excursion had everything we wanted, waterfalls and glacier hike! Prepare to get wet, bring your rainjacket!!! Hiking was not intensive but make sure you are wearing hiking shoes to make the trek more comfortable. We were given crampons for the glacier hike and it exceeded expectation! Tomasz answered all our questions…”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - Getting There by 4x4: Why the Transfer Matters
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Tour Reviews, Vatnajokull National Park

Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - Pickup Timing and the Minibus Rhythm (What 11 Hours Feels Like)
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour - The 3-hour reality: plan for transfers and “ice time”
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

12.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

Hike Iceland’s Vatnajökull glacier from Skaftafell with a small group and full safety gear, plus coffee and chocolates afterward.

★ 4.5

“We do not like the tour. It was a mockery. To much money and saw almost nothing. It took an hour to come on the glacier and we scribbled on the ice for a small hour and see no caves or anything.Than go back, another hour. Terrible”

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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Meeting at Skaftafell Base Camp and the bus to the glacier
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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

13.Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

Blue Ice Discovery guides you across Falljökull from Skaftafell in a small group, with crampons and ice arches included.

★ 5.0

“Hello, It was a great experience. Our guide Przemyslav Adam was great. He was not only funny but also very knowledgeable about the area. You could tell he deeply cared for the glacier and wanted to share that feeling with us. Would recommend this hike to everyone. Thanks Przemyslav!”

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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike - Meeting Melrakki Adventures and Getting Ready in Real Life
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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

14.Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

Extra-small Vatnajökull glacier hike from Skaftafell: 4x4 to Falljökull, crampons on, up to 2 hours on blue ice.

★ 4.9

“We had a wonderful experience with Franziska as our guide whom made it even more amazing than this tour on the gletsjer already is. Franziska is VERY knowledgable, knows her stuff and shares everything with great enthusiasm! I believe she also made the sun shine and gave us clear blue skies that day. Thanks Franzy!…”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure - Getting Equipped: Crampons, Helmet, Harness, and Ice Axe
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Tour Reviews, Vik

Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

15.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

Small-group hike on Sólheimajökull Glacier with crampons and guided access to blue ice, crevasses, and glacier features from Vik.

★ 5.0

“Amazing experience! Our guide Daniel was very patient and knowledgeable. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience. Requires you to be fit & able to walk up & down inclines. Their equipment is excellent though and keeps you safe!!! Highly recommend.”

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