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.
“It was a great hike at the base of the glacier ! My dad who has knee problems had no issue with the walking ! In total it was about 1.5-2h of walking. Thomas was a great guide. Definitely recommend”
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.
“The glacier hike was great. Our guide was experienced and quite funny. He was also knowledgeable about the glacier and its surroundings.”
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.
“Sara was an incredible guide. Do this tour with her!!! Very knowledgeable and patient with us! The tour itself was well worth the value. Four incredible spots in an all day tour and you end up getting the most beautiful photos and views!!! The glacier hike was really fun, especially with Sara. She made sure…”
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 had Steve as our tour guide, and he did a great job making it interesting, fun, well-paced, and informative.”
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.
“Excellent tour my Steve! He was kind, funny, informative and patient! The views were marvellous in its true sense, definitely one of a kind and once in a lifetime experience.”
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.
“Our guide, Marc (the proud Catalan), was amazing. Patient with everyone. Knowledgeable about the glacier. Positive and upbeat. And everyone seemed to feel safe at all times. The five hour trip was pretty tiring, and people should know it is WORK, not a walk in the park. But overall, as one of my very adventurous…”
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.
“Outstanding! This is an outstanding tour and I highly recommend to anyone interested in Volcanos and seeing Icelands beauty! Tour guide was outstanding - if we had done a self drive this would never have been so good thank you!”
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.
“Our glacier hike was an amazing experience! Our guide, Nil, was phenomenal- informative, personable, and focused on ensuring that everyone had a safe but memorable experience. It was incredible to learn about the history of the glacier while standing atop it! I am by no means an experienced hiker, but the hike itself was definitely…”
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.
“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!”
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.
“This was my favorite thing I did in Iceland. So fun! Christopher was wonderful-educational, funny, and goofy. He made it all approachable. The hike was so beautiful and I always felt safe. I felt like we were given a good amount of time for the other stops.”
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.
“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…”
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.
“The most amazing experience and views and a must-do activity in Iceland! Our guide Oskar was very knowledgable and brought us to do multiple activities throughout the glacier. We always felt safe and had a lot of fun. 11/10 would love to come back and try the ice climbing!”
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.
“My son and I had a wonderful day with our Geologist guide, France. She picked us up when we were pretty lost and anxious about being late. The ride to volcano site was informative as she introduced the background of nature sights or man made landscapes along the highways. During the hike, France provided a…”
