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The 15 Hiking Tours in Southeast Iceland That Survive a Bad Forecast

36 tours  ·  from $116

15 hiking tours in Southeast Iceland, each with its price, its running time and the weather it needs. Start at number one and work down.

Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike - The short ride to Vatnajökull National Park
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Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

1.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165Our pick

This four-hour small-group tour takes you from Tröll Expeditions in Hof onto Falljökull Glacier and into a naturally formed blue ice cave. A certified English-speaking guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, and glacier lessons. Guides such as Camino, Maria, Elena, and Fabian are praised for calm safety briefings and helpful photo stops.

“Very fun tour with a lot of interesting sights to see. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. You will need to be relatively fit for the hike as it’s a long walk with some steep parts. But it will be well worth the journey up. Strongly recommend.”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike - The 30-minute ride toward Falljökull
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

2.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,370 reviews · from $132

Walk across Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, with an English-speaking guide from Troll Expeditions. You get safety gear, a bus ride to the ice, and about 60 to 90 minutes on the glacier, with crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and mountain views. Guides such as Lily, Mark, Paula, and Rick have been praised for clear instruction and friendly help.

“Excellent activity ! Alicia was an amazing guide and even made the activity a bit longer to initiate us to basics of alpinism ! 100% would come back again.”

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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike - The 10-minute Tröll Bus ride
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Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

3.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,083 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Spend about three hours on Falljokull with a certified English-speaking guide, climbing through crevasses, moulins, ice tunnels, and steep blue ice. The five-hour route reaches higher and quieter sections than shorter tours. Guides such as Anna, Paula, Filip, and Marc have been praised for clear instruction and careful pacing.

“The tour was absolutely amazing! We were lucky with the weather and Lily and Filip were fantastic guides - 10/10 recommend”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - The four-hour route, from hut to ice
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

4.Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,045 reviews · 4 hours · from $116Best value

Spend four hours walking Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide. After a 4x4 ride from Skaftafell, you’ll learn to use crampons, cross uneven ice, see blue formations and crevasses, and view the icefall that gives Falljökull its name. The hike suits beginners and children aged 8 and up.

“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 steady enough that this can definitely be classified as easy. We were shown through crevasses which were amazing and had plenty of time on the ice with stunning views. Would recommend to anyone!”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón and gearing up
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

5.Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150

Meet Ice Explorers at Jökulsárlón and ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, where you’ll spend about two hours walking 4 to 6 km on Vatnajökull’s ice. Guides such as Iga, Javier, Guillermo, and Suzie explain crevasses, moulins, blue ice, and glacier change. Crampons, helmets, and harnesses are supplied.

“The walk on glacier exceeded our expectations. The glacier itself was spectacular and our guide provided us a lot of insights on the glacier which was very interesting to learn. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull - The 20-minute 4x4 ride to the glacier
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

6.Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

Meet Arctic Adventures at Skaftafell, ride 20 minutes by 4x4 bus, then hike Falljökull with crampons, helmets, harnesses, and an ice axe. Your English-speaking guide leads you to a naturally formed blue ice cave, crevasses, and moulins. Guides such as Ola, James, Albin, and Ivo are praised for safety, humor, and clear glacier talks.

“The glacier tour was an amazing experience! Our guide, Jan, was friendly and knowledgeable. The ice cave itself was quite small and not particularly impressive, but Jan took us to a newly carved crevasse in the glacier and that was an absolutely fantastic highlight! The whole trip was very well organized. Visiting a glacier is definitely a must-do for anyone coming to Iceland - truly unforgettable!”

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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour - What the guide adds to the walk
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Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

7.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117

Walk onto Vatnajökull with a certified guide from Troll Expeditions. You’ll learn glacier basics, use crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe, and explore ice formations and moulins. The tour suits beginners, but the approach walk can take 15 to 30 minutes each way, leaving less time on the ice than you may expect.

“Great experience, very well organised, looking forward to doing this again. Easy to book, pay and reach meeting point”

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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - The short ride to Falljökull
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Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

8.Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116Top rated

Walk across Falljökull Glacier with Icelandic Mountain Guides in a small group of up to 15. You’ll learn glacier safety, use crampons and an ice axe, and explore crevasses, ice arches, glacier mills, and blue ice. Guides such as Rob, Emilia, Przemyslav, Angelika, and Naren are praised for clear instruction and good humor.

“Amazing Glacier Tour – Highly Recommended! Our glacier tour was an absolutely fantastic and super fun experience! I highly recommend taking the first tour in the morning, as it’s much quieter and you can avoid the larger groups that often come in the afternoon. Our guide, FI, was incredible – very knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. The tour was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We would have loved to do a longer route, but since we went in August, this tour was perfect and we were very happy with it. Absolutely recommended – a must-do for anyone visiting the area!”

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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike - The 15-minute 4x4 ride saves your legs
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Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

9.Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 501 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Meet Melrakki Adventures in Skaftafell for a three-hour glacier hike on Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 cuts the approach to the ice, leaving up to two hours for crampon walking, blue pools, crevasses, moulins, photos, and clear glacier tales from guides such as Javi, Ásta, José, and Kate.

“Great tour with Jose! We were a group of 5 and were the first to arrive to the glacier in the morning, which was great for the pictures! Jose was very friendly and his explanations were clear. He also took some photos for us! We really enjoyed it!”

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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell - Extra Small Group - Walking from the terminus onto the ice
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Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

10.Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 473 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join Melrakki Adventures for a three-hour glacier hike on Falljökull in Skaftafell. Your English-speaking guide, such as Javi, Kate, Kallia, or Anton, drives you close to the ice in a 4x4 truck, teaches you to use crampons and an ice axe, then leads a small group of up to eight across crevasses, moulins, and blue ice.

“Best tour ever. Havi was such a good guide! We were safe, but also had fun and learned a lot. Small group.”

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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate) - The 20-minute ride toward Falljökull
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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

11.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 327 reviews · 5 hours · from $170

Walk onto Vatnajökull and climb toward Falljökull’s jagged icefall with a certified English-speaking guide. You’ll ride a 4x4 bus to the glacier, learn to use crampons and an ice axe, and spend about four hours exploring crevasses, streams, ice formations, and higher glacier terrain. Guides such as Sara, Lucy, Kristian, and Josh are praised for safety and good explanations.

“Sara was professional, friendly, and attentive during the tour. She is truly passionate, and you can feel her love for nature. The glacier was spectacular and breathtaking. Highly recommended!”

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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Experience Easy Glacier Hike - The 20-minute ride to the glacier front
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Skaftafell: Blue Ice Experience Easy Glacier Hike

12.Blue Ice Experience Easy Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $136

Meet your English-speaking guide at Skaftafell Base Camp, gear up with crampons and an ice axe, then ride 20 minutes to Falljökull. Spend about 2.5 hours on the ice, learning how crevasses and blue ice form while stopping for photos. Small groups of up to 12 keep the pace personal.

“It was so good, we felt safe and had so much fun!!”

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Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike - The 2.5-hour walk across Skaftafell
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Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike

13.Skaftafell Ice Caving & Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

Join Troll Expeditions at Skaftafell for a four-hour glacier hike and ice-cave visit. You’ll walk about 2.5 hours across striking ice and rocky ground, using crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. Guides such as Fabian, Lucy, Clara, and Adam are praised for clear instruction, patience, and photo help. The cave can be small and changes with the glacier.

“Our guide Clara was fantastic. Not only was she informative, but very safety conscious. She looked after us all and gave us plenty of time for photos, which made our morning very enjoyable. Oh and the weather was great. Thank you again.”

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2-Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier Hike and Glacier Lagoon - Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss set the scene
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2-Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier Hike and Glacier Lagoon

14.2-Day Ice Cave & South Coast: Glacier Hike and Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $671

Leave Reykjavík by minibus for Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, a guided glacier hike, and a naturally formed ice cave in Skaftafell. Sleep overnight with breakfast, then visit Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach, and Reynisfjara before returning. The small-group tour includes glacier equipment, WiFi, and an English-speaking driver-guide.

“We had an incredibly caring and fun tour guide. I think the tour really captured a lot of Iceland's most beautiful features. Would highly recommend, especially for folks that have limited time in Iceland.”

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2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik - Day one: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and the black coast
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2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

15.2-Day South Coast Waterfalls, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon and Hike from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $738

Travel from Reykjavík in a small minibus to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. You’ll hike on a glacier, sleep near Jökulsárlón, take a boat among icebergs, and visit Diamond Beach. Guides such as Thales and Jon have been praised for clear, friendly commentary. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, lodging, gear, and pickup are included.

“Great tour, lovely tour guied and the places that we visited during the 2 days were more than the ones expected. Hotel was awesome”

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