Category Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Tours

Reykjavik · ICE CAVE & GLACIER HIKE TOURS

Top 15 Ice Cave & Glacier Hike Tours from Reykjavik

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Blue ice you can walk into and crampon spikes that actually bite: glacier country is a real day out from Reykjavik. Ranked below are the best ice cave and glacier hike tours, with which glacier each uses, how hard the walk is, what gear is provided, and which combine the ice with the South Coast’s waterfalls.

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The minibus ride: comfort, pacing, and why pickup matters

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,285 reviews · 11 hours · from $186Our pick

Hike Sólheimajökull glacier, see Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and walk Reynisfjara black sand from Reykjavik in one full day.

“I never write reviews but felt compelled to after today. I had an amazing day, with an amazing guide, and was truly thankful for the experience. Sara was attentive, knowledgeable, extremely kind, and has a killer music playlist. On the glacier hike specifically, she gave clear instructions, reviewed safety guidelines thoroughly, and made sure everyone was wicked comfortable. I wish I had her as my guide for all my excursions. The HIGHLIGHT was it was my birthday and she kindly surprised me with a slice of cake along the way. So unexpected, but so grateful. I was really appreciative of that. HIGHLY recommend SARA!!!”

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Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour - Super Jeep Off-Road from Vík: Real Terrain Time, Not Just Scenic Driving

2.Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,244 reviews · 12 hours · from $275

Katla Ice Cave and South Coast tour from Reykjavík: glacier walk, super jeep off-road, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss in a 12-hour day.

“Highly recommend booking this trip it was absolutely amazing. The ice cave tour was phenomenal and visiting Vik and both waterfalls made it that much better. Both my guide Thomasz and Birgir were fantastic and clearly had a passion for the tours.”

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

From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Sólheimajökull glacier hike: the highlight, and the part you plan for

3.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 915 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) Top rated

Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull plus Skógafoss, Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss from Reykjavik, small group, Wi‑Fi on board.

“Our guide was Michal !! He was great! So nice, funny and very informative! My partner and I had amazing time on this trip. We didn’t feel rushed at all and even got home in time to have dinner around 8pm downtown !”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Seljalandsfoss: walking near the waterfall like you mean it

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $205

12-hour south coast day from Reykjavik: Sólheimajökull glacier hike with gear, waterfalls and black sand beach in a max-18 small group.

“Bjorn was our driver and guide. He was wonderful, funny, and cared for each passenger. He had a wealth of knowledge on the country and especially Icelandic horses. We enjoyed each stop and the glacier hike was so unique.”

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From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure

From Húsafell: Into the Glacier Ice Cave Adventure - Gear Up Right: Snowsuits, Crampons, and What You Should Pack

Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach - Seljalandsfoss: Walk Behind the Waterfall

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $198

Walk on Sólheimajökull with provided gear, then hit South Coast waterfalls and Reynisfjara’s black sand, from Reykjavik.

“This is one of the most exilerating adventures I have ever done. The guide was exceptional. He explained everything we needed to know about safety, the history of the areas we visited, and was a generally a great person. I will tell you that it is very strenuous and you need to be in good shape. But the Glacier is beautiful, the scenery is fabulous. It's a small group tour, we had only 14 people.”

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3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

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7.3-Day Ice Cave, South Coast, Golden Circle and Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,058

3 days Iceland South Coast and Golden Circle: Þingvellir, waterfalls, glacier hike, blue ice caves, black-sand beaches, northern lights odds.

“We had an amazing 3 day tour with Gon Thor as guide.Gon was very warm and helpful throughout the trip. We went from seeing golden circle to ice cave to glacier hiking and it was all so worth it. Definitely a good recommendation if you want to experience iceland in 3 days.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

Reykjavik: South Coast and Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour - South Coast waterfall stops that work even with limited time

Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - Hellisheiði and the Iceland Story Behind the Scenery

9.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 605 reviews · from $195

Reykjavík day trip with South Coast waterfalls, black sand beach, and a small-group Sólheimajökull glacier hike with gear and guide.

“This was an amazing trip in all aspects. Our guide, Roberto, was very personable and knowledgeable about the places we visited, sharing information throughout our trip. The glacier hike was amazing and we were able to descend into one of the ice crevices. Fantastic experience, thoroughly recommend .”

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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - Day 1: Route 1 to the South Coast highlights (waterfalls, glacier ice, black sand)

10.2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $689

2 days on Iceland’s South Coast with Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon, waterfalls, black sand beaches, and hotel + breakfast included.

“Mika was our guide and he was very helpful and enthusiastic throughout the trip. We had enough time to visit all the places. A little more time in ice caves would have been more helpful.”

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From Geysir: Snowmobile Adventure on Langjökull Glacier

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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike - Seljalandsfoss: the 60-meter waterfall you walk behind

12.South Coast & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 490 reviews · 12 hours · from $200

Full-day South Coast tour from Reykjavik: walk behind 60m Seljalandsfoss, climb 527 steps at Skógafoss, and hike Sólheimajökull glacier.

“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 thanks to Stephan, our host, he was fantastic! I cannot remember the names of the two young men at the hike, but they were outstanding as well.”

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South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group

South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group - Hotel Pickup, the 9:00 Start, and How the Day Runs

13.South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · 10 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $129Best value

South Coast waterfalls, black sand beach, and an optional glacier hike from Reykjavik, with hotel pickup and a small-group feel.

“Great trip with driver JK - we went down to Vik for lunch and then made way back. It is the best way for sure. Waterfalls are superb especially the hidden one - go in and stand on the rock! Side trip to see puffins - very very close!”

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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Reykjavik vs. Glacier Parking Lot: Pick the Right Start

14.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 4.5 - 11 hours · from $203

Small-group Sólheimajökull glacier hike with an optional ice-climbing intro, plus South Coast waterfalls from Reykjavik and all safety gear.

“Our guide Daniel was fantastic and made the experience even better. He taught us many new things and also had good engaging conversation while we were hiking.”

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Snowmobiling Adventure on Langjokull Glacier from Gullfoss

Snowmobiling Adventure on Langjokull Glacier from Gullfoss - Riding the Snowmobile: Speed, Control, and Staying on the Track