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15 Best Reykjavik Hikes

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

15 Best Reykjavik 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

1.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.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Great tour, I like how the day was broken up, Skógafoss first, then the glacier hike. Then the black sand beach and Seljalandsfoss. Our tour guide Al was very informative and a friendly person. Would do this again! Good to not though now that the black sand beach is shifting and might be permanently changed.”

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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour - From Reykjavík pickup to Reykjanes roads: why the bus part helps
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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

2.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.

★ 4.6

“Fascinating tour around Iceland's most recently erupted volcano, lava fields and the Reykjanes peninsula geothermal area. Our guide, Elias, was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate. He did a great job of explaining the complex geology but also putting it in context of the people living near these areas in Iceland and how they live and…”

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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site - The Seltún Hot Springs stop in Krýsuvík: color, smell, and quick context
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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

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

4.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

5.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

“One of the most surreal things I’ve ever done. Don’t be silly like me and go dressed as a telly tubby. Listen to people when they say layers. I was to hot but still an experience that I will never forget.”

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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist - Pickup, drive, and what you learn on the way out from Reykjavík
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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

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

From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike - Landmannalaugar’s “must-walk” route: Laugahraun to Brennisteinsalda
Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Reykjavik, Tour Reviews

From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike

8.From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike

A Fjallabak day hike to Landmannalaugar and Brennisteinsalda, ending with a geothermal hot-spring soak and big Iceland views from Reykjavik.

★ 4.7

“Quite a long ride, but with magnificent views, 100% worth it! We split up in half for the hike and spontaneously created faster and slower groups, which was a win. The hot springs at the end completed the great experience.”

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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

9.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

“It was my 30th bday and I am glad I went for this tour that day. Our guide Michael was super fun and knowledgeable. He gave me his gloves as well since I wasn’t carrying one. Glacier hike is a must đợ activity if one can. He took us to a cave as well ok…”

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Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide - Reykjanes Peninsula drive: UNESCO geology and the Grindavík reality check
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Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

10.Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

Hike Fagradalsfjall’s active volcanic terrain with a local guide, plus geothermal stops on the Reykjanes Peninsula from Reykjavík.

★ 5.0

“We embarked on a privately guided journey to the Reykjanes Peninsula, where we climbed the Fagradalsfjall volcano (eruption 2021). With the guidance of our knowledgeable tour guide, we carefully traversed the vast expanse of black lava fields, mindful of the potential dangers beneath our feet. The seemingly solid surface of the lava fields can easily…”

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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip - The lava-field hike: walking on a different Iceland
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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

11.Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

Hike lava fields to Thrihnukagigur and descend 120m into a magma chamber from Reykjavik. Lava views, safety gear, soup included.

★ 4.9

“Great experience, quite unusual. The magma chamber is impressive with a lot of colors and the visibility on the aperture is amazing. The guides were great to explain us everything about the dormant volcano.”

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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike - Morning pickup and the drive rhythm that keeps it moving
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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

12.From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

A long day on Iceland’s South Coast: waterfalls, black-sand beach, and a guided hike up Sólheimajökull glacier with included safety gear.

★ 4.9

“What an amazing day! The falls were beautiful, the black sand beach was unique, but the glacier hike- unforgettable and stunningly beautiful! We are more “mature” in age than most of our fellow hikers, but had no issues in keeping up so don’t let that stop you from this once in a lifetime experience. Big…”

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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip - The lava-field hike: walking on a different Iceland
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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Reykjavik full day vs meet-on-location half day
Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Iceland Glacier & Volcano Hikes, Reykjavik, Tour Reviews

Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

14.Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

Hike and try ice climbing on Sólheimajökull Glacier with expert guides, full gear, and South Coast waterfalls from Reykjavík.

★ 4.8

“An excellent adventure. First time on the glacier and ice climbing. Daniel was our guide, patient and easy going. He did keep us moving. We completed 3 climbs at different levels of difficulty. The descent was quick and easy. In comparison to the way up. LOL. As an fyi you will need to rent the…”

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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate) - The 5-Hour Plan vs. The Real Day on Your Schedule
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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

15.Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

A moderate guided trek on Vatnajökull to the Falljökull icefall. Small group, safety gear included, expert guide, big photos.

★ 4.8

“The tour was an absolute blast. Our guide Kristian was fun and knowledgeable and trustworthy (most important part when he’s keeping you safe) and made a new and scary but exciting experience absolutely incredible. The glacier was gorgeous, and he found some really cool spots for us to climb and challenge ourselves! 10/10 recommend this…”

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