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The 15 Best Southeast Iceland Tours

121 tours  ·  from $116

Glacier country: Skaftafell, Vatnajokull and the lagoon at Jokulsarlon. The 15 below sort the ice caves, the glacier walks and the boat rides, with prices and a clear line on what is a day trip and what is not.

Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip - The south coast drive sets the tone
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Reykjavik: Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

1.Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,302 reviews · from $203Our pick

Travel from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon by coach, with stops at Diamond Beach, Vík, and Seljalandsfoss. An English-speaking guide such as Denis, Vik, or Ritchie may add stories and bonus stops, while the driver handles Iceland’s changeable weather. A lagoon boat ride is optional from April to October when conditions allow.

“Gorgeous way to see a lot in one day! Viktoria was an energetic, enthusiastic guide and Lucas was a safe & speedy driver. Truly a bucket list experience kind of day. Thank you both!”

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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour - Meeting at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
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Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

2.Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then ride a Super Jeep for about 20 minutes toward Vatnajökull. Walk 5 to 15 minutes over rough ground to a changing natural ice cave. Guides such as Axel, Fannar, Alex, and Javier explain the glacier and help you use crampons safely. The cave visit lasts up to 1.5 hours.

“One in a life time experience. I wish we were taken a little inside like the other guides. Everyone should experience it at least once”

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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

3.Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

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

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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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour - The short walk that reaches the ice
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Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

4.Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

Join an English-speaking glacier guide at Jökulsárlón, then ride a powerful Super Jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull. Walk about 15 to 20 minutes across ice and rough ground, fit crampons, and enter a natural cave chosen for current safety and beauty. Guides such as AJ, Dori, Thor, and Benny are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Sofia was an super guide! Very sweet and giving good information. We got to take superbe images and videos thanks to her! Great group activity and also nice food trucks to eat at lunch.”

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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach - The road east reveals Iceland in layers
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From Reykjavik: Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

5.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,389 reviews · 14 - 15 hours · from $210

Travel by comfortable coach from Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Vik, and Diamond Beach. Your English-speaking guide, such as Albert, Gunnar, Flosi, or Lasma, provides stories about Iceland as you go. Add the optional 40-minute boat ride to get close to floating icebergs.

“It was a wonderful film day tour with Albert and bus driver Guidean ( I don’t think I spelling it correctly) . Albert was fantastic and took us to a few addition hidden gems such as pass by museum, century old houses, church, unesco site for lava/ moss. He was so flexible and made impromptu arrangements for a boat tour intge glacial lagoon! Fantastic south Iceland tour! Recommendation is to finish all sightseeing by early afternoon, doing a waterfall walk behind the cascading curl at 9pm is too tiring and cold! Both of them went out of there way to help the passengers reach safely to hotels/ bus stops!!! Big…”

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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

6.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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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour - Diamond Beach and the luck of the tide
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

7.South Coast, Diamond Beach, and Jökulsárlón Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,254 reviews · 14.5 hours · from $194

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s glacier lagoon and Diamond Beach, with stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vik, and scenic viewpoints. An English-speaking guide such as Margaret, Roman, Karen, or Jón shares stories during the 14.5-hour ride. The bus has WiFi, and a summer boat ride on Jökulsárlón costs extra.

“It’s a lot of driving and a long day but some of the places you visit are amazing”

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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

8.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

9.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

10.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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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour - Walking to a cave that may have moved
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From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

11.Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

From Jökulsárlón, ride a custom super jeep toward Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk to a natural ice cave that may glow blue, green, or black. Your English-speaking guide supplies a helmet and crampons or micro-spikes, explains glacier changes, and leaves time for photos. Guides such as Javier, Iga, Guillermo, and Thor have earned strong praise for safety and storytelling.

“Amazing tour, would go again - the guides were very patient and knowledgeable about glaciers and gave a good history on the nature of glaciers. Had plenty of time to wander and explore the ice cave too! (We visited the Sapphire ice cave)”

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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull - Meeting at Jökulsárlón and boarding the 4x4
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Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

12.The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón for a 3-hour trip onto Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 carries you toward the glacier, where an English-speaking guide such as Michal, Hanka, or Barbara leads an easy walk to one or more blue ice features. Crampons, helmets, and glacier guidance are provided.

“This was an incredible tour. We hiked on the glacier for a few hours and saw 4 different ice caves. Our guide Michal was experienced and ensured everyone was safe and had a wonderful time. We learned a lot about the glacier. Our group had about 9 people in it. We hiked further on the glacier and were not overrun by other tourist groups. Local Guide seems like a terrific, well-organized company. I highly recommend this experience. Words cannot do it justice. Thanks!”

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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

13.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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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour - Skógafoss: a powerful first waterfall stop
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South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

14.South Coast, Diamond Beach and Glacier Lagoon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 633 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $240

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s famous south coast by air-conditioned coach. Along the way, you’ll see Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Vík, Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, and Diamond Beach. Guides such as Karen, Roman, Emilia, and Eric have been praised for lively stories, though the day can run 14 to 15 hours and weather may change the experience.

“Great trip. Long, but worth every minute. Fabulous scenery. Both the driver and the tour guide were great.”

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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast - Small Group - Day one: waterfalls, volcanic coast, and Reynisfjara
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2-Day Blue Ice Cave, Glacier Lagoon and South Coast – Small Group

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

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

Travel from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast in a small group of up to 19 people, with stops at Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, and Diamond Beach. The tour includes an overnight stay, breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a three-hour blue ice cave expedition by superjeep. Guides such as Mika, Monica, and Hakon are praised for adapting plans to Icelandic weather.

“Amazing tour, well organized. Oli was a fantastic guide, he took us to several extra amazing stops and made sure we had the best photo opportunities. Plenty of stops, never felt rushed. Fantastic way to see the south coast. Thank you Oli for incredible memories!”

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