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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)
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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

“Such an amazing time seeing the south coast and hiking a glacier! Our guide, Bessi, made it so enjoyable, giving us random facts of Iceland, explaining everything we were seeing, giving us some laughs throughout our trip and overall made it so relaxing, fun, and safe. I was intimidated by the thought of hiking the…”

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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

4.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and expert guidance, seeing crevasses, moulins, and a glacier lagoon in small groups.

4.7

“The tour was described as "easy," but that is clearly a relative term. I would describe it as "moderate." It was a challenge for me, physically and mentally. I truly didn't think I could do it and about half way through, I wanted to stop and just wait while my group finished. Our guide encouraged…”

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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

“Glacier hiking is once in a life time experience!!! The view was out of the world. Equipments such as crampons, ice hammer, and helmets were provided. Tour guides checked if your hiking boots were compatible with the crampons. If not, you could rent boots. They also had waterproof jackets for rent. However, the weather was…”

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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

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

Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull plus Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Seljalandsfoss from Reykjavik, with small groups and included gear.

5.0

“I loved a lot the hike in the Glacier and I would like to spend more time there. But the glacier was really beautiful and ice has so many colors. Skogafoss waterfall was beautiful and it was nice to have time to get up to the top with over 400 stairs. Black sand beach waves…”

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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

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

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

“When I decided that I wanted to hike a glacier for my birthday I started my rigorous search for the best company and landed on “Glaciers and Waterfalls” and the reviews were spot on. Our guide “ Ignacio” was INCREDIBLE! The perfect balance of funny, informative, and quiet (allowing us to either rest or take…”

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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

10.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

Explore a real blue ice cave and hike Falljökull Glacier with a small group, pro safety gear, and off-road transport from Skaftafell.

4.7

“The activity was wonderful! We first got out gear, and then went on a bus to the glacier itself. The experience was amazing, and I felt extremely safe with the guide. Would definitely recommend!”

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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

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

South Coast icons plus a glacier walk on Sólheimajökull. Small group, safety gear included, and time for waterfalls, black sand, and photos.

4.9

“The glacier hike was definitely the highlight of the trip, paired with a very friendly guide I cannot fault the excursion one bit. Michael is easily the best guide we’ve had in our entire trip. He was very knowledgable and very nice and would highly recommend anyone to do this trip.”

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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

“Our guide was Anna and she was amazing! This is probably the coolest and most adventurous tour we have ever been on as a couple. Highly recommend this tour to anyone! The views up on the glacier are absolutely breathtaking.”

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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

“The tour was absolutely wonderful! Everything was perfectly organized, and our guide was incredibly professional and engaging. Our whole family had a fantastic time and enjoyed every moment. Thank you so much for this amazing experience!”

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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

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

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