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Iceland's classics.
The 10 most popular hiking & trekking in Iceland right now, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you can expect to pay.
Small-group Skaftafell glacier hike plus a blue ice cave on Falljökull. Free gear, hot drinks, and rare Vatnajökull photos.
“Stunning views and ability to see the impact of global warming on nature”
Hike Vatnajökull’s outlet glacier at Skaftafell National Park with crampons and an English guide. Includes coffee, gear, and chocolates.
“Amazing guide for a must visit activity...come and experience it before global warming takes the toll on the nature”
Reykjavik south coast day trip with a guided hike on Sólheimajökull glacier, plus Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara black sand.
“Bessie was an excellent Icelandic guide who amused us and and was really interesting and informative. The locations we visited were beautiful and we felt very safe on the glacier - I highly recommend this trip to see the wild, beautiful landscapes of Iceland.”
Walk Sólheimajökull Glacier with a certified guide, crampons included, to see crevasses, moulins, and glacier features up close.
“The guide Dan was a great personality who had a genuine desire to accommodate everyone in the group. We were a group of 12 and it was an outworldly experience to hike through the glacier. Very sad to see that it’s all melting away.”
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.”
9-hour Reykjavik day trip to Geldingadalur volcano hikes, black-sand hot springs, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between Continents.
“★★★★★ Amazing experience hiking at Geldingadalur volcano! Our guide Emily was so friendly, fun, and made everything feel comfortable. The scenery was stunning, and thanks to her tip about the northern lights, I got to see the most beautiful aurora of my life. Truly unforgettable! #Iceland #Geldingadalur #VolcanoHike #NorthernLights #Unforgettable”
Falljökull blue ice hike from Skaftafell with a certified guide. Crampons and safety gear included on a 4-hour tour.
“This hike is a must do when visiting Iceland. Our tour guide was amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience beyond incredible, I think her name was Ana I’m not sure but she was the Mexican tour guide and she was absolutely amazing. She went above and beyond for our small group…”
A guided afternoon hike from Reykjavík across lava fields to recent eruption zones, plus Seltún hot springs on Reykjanes Peninsula.
“Excellent! Great guide. Very informative. Loved it.”
Step onto Breiðamerkurjökull from Jökulsárlón. Guided crampon hike on Vatnajökull’s outlet glacier with safety gear and big ice views.
“Great tour over the glacier with a very friendly guide!”
Reykjavik South Coast day trip with Sólheimajökull glacier hike, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, and Reynisfjara black sand beach.
“A very good variety of sceneries for the tour. The Glacier hike is fun and scenic. We have enough time to explore the waterfalls and the black sand beach. Our tour guide was very informative and helpful.”
