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Top 15 Glacier Hikes on the South Coast

40 tours  ·  from $100

15 glacier hikes on the south coast, each with its price, its running time and the weather it needs. Start at number one and work down.

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The minibus ride from Reykjavik to the South Coast
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Join guides such as Sara, Al, Thomas, or Bessi for an 11-hour South Coast trip from Reykjavik. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons and safety gear, then see Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara. The small glacier group has no more than 15 people, though the full day includes long minibus rides and no included meals.

“The trip was fantastic! We would have liked a little longer at the waterfalls .”

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike - The short walk to the glacier edge
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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

2.Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,123 reviews · from $116

Join Arctic Adventures at Sólheimajökull for a guided glacier hike suited to participants age 8 and older. Your English-speaking guide leads you across blue ice, past crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and a glacier lagoon, while explaining how the glacier formed and changed. Guides such as Daniel, Steve, Daniela, and Tomas are praised for safety, humor, and patient pacing.

“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.”

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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Leaving Reykjavík for the South Coast
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

3.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for adapting to weather and keeping the hike safe.

“Best expierence in Iceland. Get to see so much and have an amazing time. Driver and glacier tour guide was amazing”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Seljalandsfoss: the first waterfall
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

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

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

Join Troll Expeditions for a 12-hour South Coast trip from Reykjavik, limited to 18 people. You’ll visit Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara, then hike Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Guides such as Bjorn, Philip, Malek, and Juliana have earned praise for clear safety advice and good humor.

“It was a great trip. Walking on the glacier was really fun. I was scared of it a little bit at first but Frederico our guide educate us so well. He gave us tips on how to control the crampons. It was fun!”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group - About an hour among blue ice and crevasses
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

5.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet your certified glacier guide at Sólheimajökull Base Camp, gear up, and walk onto Iceland’s changing ice. You’ll spend about an hour on the glacier, stopping for blue ice, crevasses, cauldrons, photos, and glacier water. Guides such as Sam, Sophia, Oskar, and Heini have earned praise for safety, patience, and clear explanations.

“Eliska (Ellie) tailored our ice climbing and glacier exploration to me as a beginner as well as my experienced partner. She challenged me while giving me complete confidence in her ability to keep me safe. Both of us enjoyed the variety of glacial terrain, We recommend Ellie highly to anyone who has people with varying levels of experience.”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - From Reykjavík to the volcanic south
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

6.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Spend a full day exploring Iceland’s South Coast in a minibus limited to 15 people. You’ll visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss and Gljúfrabúi, then hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours on the ice. Guides such as Michal, Adonis and Roberto are praised for clear safety advice, local stories and a relaxed pace.

“Amazing - Chris was the best, such a great time on the glacier, off the glacier, and in and around all these waterfalls…”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - Small Group Blue Ice Adventure - Blue ice, black ice, and glacier formations
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

7.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Meet your certified Arctic Adventures guide at Sólheimajökull’s base, gear up with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then walk across Iceland’s blue-white ice. The three-hour outing suits families and first-time glacier hikers, with guides such as Daniel, Steve, Francesco, and Candelaria praised for clear instruction and a steady pace.

“Simply magical, breathtaking, amazing experience with such incredible views. What a wonderful thing! I had 2 guides all for myself as nobody else booked the same time slot as I did, and it made the experience even better and so personal. Grazie amici miei!”

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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike - Seljalandsfoss: Spray, Stone, and a Path Behind the Water
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From Reykjavik: South Coast & Glacier Hike

8.South Coast & Glacier Hike

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

Spend a full day exploring Iceland’s South Coast from Reykjavik, with stops at two major waterfalls, Reynisfjara’s black beach, and a three-hour Sólheimajökull glacier hike. An English-speaking guide handles transport and safety gear, while guides such as Hinrik, Bjorn, Gylfi, and Luis have helped make this a well-run, friendly outing.

“Guide Malik was very informative and kept us secure at all times. The hike was not that hard, and the crampons give a lot of grip compared to normal shoes. This makes a huge difference as we were seeing other people who didn't book the tour and didn't wear crampons. We had much luck because the weather was very fine and sunny. Just make sure to wear ankle hiking shoes or else you will have to rent one there.”

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South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group - From Reykjavik toward the South Coast
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South Coast Waterfall, Black Beach, Glacier Adventure Small Group

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

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

Travel from Reykjavik in a minibus of up to 19 people to Seljalandsfoss, Gljufrabui, Skogafoss, Solheimajokull Glacier, and Reynisfjara Beach. You get an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and safety gear for the optional 1.5-hour glacier hike. Guides such as Walter, Addi, and Bart are known for clear explanations and good humor.

“Possibly my favorite day of my trip was doing this tour. Our guide Axel was amazing! He gave clear communication of where we were going, relevant history, expected travel time, where to meet him when we were done, and how long to stay at each attraction. He made pit stops for waterfalls and northern lights that weren’t on the itinerary, but he noticed and wanted to make sure we could see. 10/10 experience”

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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss Add Real Value
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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

10.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

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

Choose a half-day glacier hike from Sólheimajökull parking lot or a full-day trip from Reykjavík. Your certified guide fits crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across crevasses and ridges before teaching basic ice climbing. Guides such as Monica, Daniel, Steve, and Francesco are praised for patient instruction and careful safety work.

“The actual ice climbing was awesome. It does take a while to get to the specific ice climbing and doesn’t last all that long, but we thought it was well worth doing. The guides made it fun and enjoyable. The bus ride stops at the waterfalls were great for us as we weren’t getting to those waterfalls any other time during our trip.”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group - The minibus ride from Reykjavik to the South Coast
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group

11.South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $200

Travel from Reykjavik by small-group minibus to Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Sólheimajökull, and Seljalandsfoss. You’ll hike on glacier ice for about 1.5 hours with a certified guide, crampons, helmet, and ice axe. Guides such as Josh, Gulli Tisco, and Rob have led especially engaging departures, but assignments vary.

“This excursion was AMAZING. We literally did everything and the whole trip took about 12 hours. The tour guide aka ROB was excellent. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for an adventure and who is first timer to Iceland.”

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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull - Getting to the Sólheimajökull meeting point
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Vik: Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

12.Guided Glacier Hike on Sólheimajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 265 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Join David the Guide for a three-hour, non-technical hike on Sólheimajökull near Vik. Your guide provides crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across ash-streaked ice, past crevasses and changing formations. Bring sturdy hiking boots, warm waterproof layers, and a camera.

“The guide was fun! The weather could’ve been better, but I guess it’s out of your control 🤣”

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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike - From Tröll Expeditions to the glacier edge
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Vik: Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

13.Guided Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 233 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Walk from the Sólheimajökull parking lot onto the glacier with a certified English-speaking guide. You’ll learn how ice tunnels, moulins, crevasses, volcanic ash, and changing ice forms develop, using crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. The three-hour trip includes coffee and chocolates, but not boots or rain gear.

“Absolutely loved this hike! Tina was an insanely good tour guide and was so funny. It was definitely a very easy hike, it goes uphill but very slowly. Tina made sure safety was number one priority and gave us great information about the glaciers. If I had to be stuck on glacier with anyone in the world it would be Tina!”

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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small Group - Meeting at the yellow school bus
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Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

14.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Walk across Sólheimajökull Glacier, explore crevasses and ice formations, and try introductory ice climbing with a certified English-speaking guide. Groups are limited to eight per guide. Hiking boots with ankle support are required, and Reykjavík departures also stop at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.

“Everything we hoped it would be: adventure of climbing ice, walking a glacier, scenic views and a skilled and informative guide. The only reason for 4 (vs 5) stars is that we were charged for hiking boots. When we arrived we were told that hiking boots with ankle support is *required*. I don’t recall that being in the Viator description, but that’s fine, just provide the boots for us. The boots were available, and for a small enough charge, but it just feels deceptive to charge us extra. Again, it was a great tour, 5 stars in every other way, but please, just charge a tad more for the general…”

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Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk - Learning to walk with crampons
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Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

15.Sólheimajökull Ice Climbing and Glacier Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $246

Meet your certified Troll Expeditions guide at Sólheimajökull parking lot at 2 p.m. You’ll receive crampons, boots, helmet, harness, and ice axes, then hike about 15 minutes to the ice for glacier walking and beginner-friendly climbing. Guides such as Maria, Lilly, Boris, and Joao have helped first-timers feel safe while still offering a real challenge.

“Lilly was a wonderful guide and did a great job explaining how to ice climb. We enjoyed the experience and the glacier walk.”

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