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The 10 most popular glacier hikes & snowmobiling tours in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
Super Jeep to Vatnajökull’s blue ice cave near Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Up to 1.5 hours inside with safety gear.
“That was one of my best experiences of all time , Ony and Hlias were amazing , they guide us with safety and they were positive and funny with all group ! Whould recommend 10/10!”
Small-group Skaftafell glacier hike plus a blue ice cave on Falljökull. Free gear, hot drinks, and rare Vatnajökull photos.
“A complete glacier tour with all required gear provided. Excellent guide (Maria) made the experience more stunning and in the same time relaxing.”
Hike Vatnajökull’s outlet glacier at Skaftafell National Park with crampons and an English guide. Includes coffee, gear, and chocolates.
“This really is a glacier hiking taster session. You only spend about 1 hour on the actual ice, but it’s still pretty cool.”
Reykjavik south coast day trip with a guided hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, plus Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand.
“This was a fantastic experience, Sarah was an amazing guide. She was highly knowledgable and friendly taking us on a safe and amazing hike on the glacier. The whole tour process was fantastic from start to finish and I would recommend for anyone.”
Walk Sólheimajökull Glacier with a certified guide, crampons included, to see crevasses, moulins, and glacier features up close.
“Opportunity to learn more about glaciers, and get up close and personal! Sarah was a fantastic guide, sharing information, pointing out interesting features, explaining processes, and making the hike fun.”
Guided Falljokull glacier hike from Skaftafell with crampons and harness. Walk Vatnajökull’s icefall, learn glacier science, 5 hours.
“I liked being able to climb, explore and learn about glaciers, I think for what it was it was definitely worth it.”
Falljökull blue ice hike from Skaftafell with a certified guide. Crampons and safety gear included on a 4-hour tour.
“We had an amazing day on the glacier. James our guide was super knowledgeable and ensured all of us were safe and enjoying ourselves and that we weren’t struggling in any way. We had a small group of about 9 people as well. Some short uphill walks (you’re going up a glacier) but slow and…”
Step onto Breiðamerkurjökull from Jökulsárlón. Guided crampon hike on Vatnajökull’s outlet glacier with safety gear and big ice views.
“Fantastic adventure, despite the weather the trip was great. Mr Javier (I hope I write it right) is great buddy. Kisses from Poland crew”
Reykjavik South Coast day trip with Sólheimajökull glacier hike, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.
“My wife and I had the most incredible day! We were so lucky to have a dry, sunny, clear day and the scenery was stunning. Our tour guide, Michal, made the journey over to Sólheimajökull feel so short by telling us various stories and facts about the surrounding scenery. The glacier hike was a once…”
Ride a super-jeep from Jökulsárlón to Vatnajökull’s natural blue ice cave, walk safely on the glacier, and see ice colors firsthand.
“Excellent tour with Havier! Be sure to wrap up as it can be very cold if it’s windy. Gorgeous scenes. Worth the trip in the super jeep!”
