Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike
1.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike
Walk Falljökull Glacier and enter a blue ice cave near Skaftafell with a small-group guide, free parking, and gear included for $165.
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Skaftafell: Falljokull Glacier Easy Group Hike
2.Skaftafell: Falljokull Glacier Easy Group Hike
Walk Falljökull on Vatnajökull with a small group, full safety gear, and expert guidance, then warm up with coffee and Icelandic chocolates.
“Easy, not challenging, suitable for children above 6 years old”
Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike
3.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike
Easy glacier hike on Vatnajökull at Skaftafell: crampons, crevasses, moulins, and epic views with an English guide in about 3 hours.
“It was a great experience! Thanks for the nice day.”
Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach
4.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.
“I had great time. Our guild Sara was very knowledgeable and shared all information with us. Although it was my first time glacier hiking I felt very safe and taken care of. I was incredible adventure - highly recommend it!”
Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy)
5.Sólheimajökull: Blue Ice Glacier Hike near Vík (Easy)
Hike Sólheimajökull’s blue ice crevasses with crampons and an expert guide. Beginner-friendly, plus South Coast waterfalls and black sand.
“We met at the parking area near the American style school bus. Before beginning the hike, we received an introduction, a safety briefing, and the necessary safety equipment. Our guide, Lucy, was exceptional—professional, knowledgeable, and highly experienced. Her calm demeanour made everyone feel comfortable and safe on the ice, and she was consistently kind and…”
Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike
6.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike
Hike Sólheimajökull with crampons and expert guidance, seeing crevasses, moulins, and a glacier lagoon in small groups.
“We very much enjoyed the glacier hike. It was raining that day but the hike was still fantastic. The only thing I would change is how much time we had on the glacier. This was not the company’s fault but some people on our trip were not able to travel as fast or as far.…”
Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike
7.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike
Advanced 5-hour Falljokull hike from Skaftafell: certified guide, crampons and ice axe on Vatnajokull, crevasses, blue ice, big views.
“Typical islandic weather but our guide Rik made it a really enjoyable tour”
Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour
8.Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour
Hike near recent Iceland volcano eruption sites at Geldingadalur, then hit geothermal steam, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between Continents.
“I really like how the tour consisted of a small group. The guide (Roman) was kind and helpful, totally recommended.”
Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull
9.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.
“The glaciar hike was absolutely fantastic, and our guide Anya was the best! She was thoughtful and knowledgeable and explained lots of facts in a fun way, while taking amazing pictures of us and being super patient. I recommend it 100%!”
Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site
10.Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site
Guided 7-hour hike from Reykjavik to Geldingadalur and Fagradalsfjall: sulfur springs, lava fields, and possible fresh eruption sights.
“It was very good. Many visited places. It would be great if people could respect tips given before tour. Guide was very patient. Highly recommend.”
Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour
11.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour
Walk Vatnajökull from Jökulsárlón on Breiðamerkurjökull with crampons and a safety harness, guided route, and possible ice caves.
From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip
12.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.
“Excellent tour from start to finish loved the waterfalls glacier hike and black beach. This time of year we had sun clear skies and the sun rise and sunsets just made everything even more beautiful x roberto our tour guide was fantastic knowledge was brilliant and had a great sense of humour we spent just…”
Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik
13.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.
“It is well organized and a must experience in Iceland. Hiking the glacier m was the highlight of my entire trip!”
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group
14.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.
“Tour guide was very nice and friendly. It was a very unique experience, views were great. Guide seemed very knowledgeable about the area.”
From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist
15.From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist
Geologist-led hike to Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano from Reykjavík—small group, tough terrain, real lava lessons, big views.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting. I think the tour is a bit expensive especially if the guide expecting tip, as the geologist already said to as after she collected as that tipping is expected. Otherwise is a nice tour and i am recommending, but if i have car rented…”
