Where to Hike: the 15 Best Reykjavik Hiking Tours

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast day trip with a glacier hike, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, and Reynisfjara beach from Reykjavík.

“The trip was so gooooood!!! I have Thomas (I hope I got his name right) as the tour guide, and he has to be one of the best tour guides I have ever met. The glacier hike was the star, and he was really patient with all of us, and that made me feel really comfortable doing something I had never done before. There were a lot of unexpected things today, and they were all good. We get to see the ice cave (?), there was snow when we got to the black sand beach, and we saw northern lights on the way back as well. Once again, thank you,…”

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2.Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,066 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Best value

Hike recent Reykjanes lava fields from Reykjavík, with Kleifarvatn, Gunnuhver, the lighthouse, and Bridge Between Continents.

“We had a really great time with our guide Ottar. He was so friendly and upbeat and made sure we got to see so many nice spots throughout the day. The hike was tough but he made sure no one got left behind. The transportation to throughout the day was a little rough and bumpy. But tiebreaker we had a great day and would highly recommend this hike!”

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3.Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 934 reviews · 7 hours · from $126

Hike Iceland’s recent volcano sites from Reykjavík, visit Seltún’s hot springs, and learn about lava, eruptions, and Reykjanes geology.

“Mr Eggerysson is a fantastic individual. Very passionate about what he does. He made my day! thank you all”

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4.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Hike Sólheimajökull, visit Iceland’s waterfalls and black-sand beach, and explore the South Coast in a small group from Reykjavik.

“Michael was very knowledgeable and a great guide, we would gladly got on other hikes with him. Hopefully, we hav the option in the future.”

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

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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast small-group tour from Reykjavik, with waterfalls, Reynisfjara Beach, and a guided Sólheimajökull glacier hike.

“We got very lucky with amazing weather, sunny, not too windy and beautiful views and attractions. The two waterfalls were amazing, and the first had a shop and coffee spot, the lunch stop at the black sand beach was delicious. The the glacier hike was unparalleled. We learned a lot, had a friendly guide and had an exciting day and we're back in town for dinner.”

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6.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 780 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $163

Hike Fagradalsfjall from Reykjavík with a geologist, study fresh lava, enjoy wide views, and learn how Iceland keeps making new land.

“What an amazing day out! France couldn’t have been more informative and helpful. I’ve had a lifelong love of volcanos and I still learnt more in our 6 hours together than I did in the last 40 years. The Icelandic larva flows are exceptional and France was able to peak away the layers to understand their beauty. Highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $198

Review of Iceland’s 11-hour South Coast tour with glacier hike, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, gear, pickup, and practical tips.

“Al was absolutely amazing ! He was informative and fun. He kept us safe and respected the varying levels of athleticism . He also pulled over to see the Northern Lights. Best tour ever!!”

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8.Landmannalaugar Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 662 reviews · 5 - 14 hours · from $214

Review of the Landmannalaugar day hike from Reykjavík, with colorful mountains, lava fields, hot springs, transport details, and practical tips.

“We had a fabulous day! We were picked up on time in Hella and had a crazy but exciting journey in a big bus on the gravel tracks up to Landmannalaugar base camp. Our hike guide was lovely and we tramped up hill to the top of a mountain then picked our way down through the rocks. The scenery is incredible! A dip in the hot springs pool afterwards was amazing. I thoroughly recommend this day trip, especially from Hella as it shortens the travel time considerably.”

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9.Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Hike Sólheimajökull, walk black sand beaches, and see Iceland’s best waterfalls on an 11-hour small-group tour from Reykjavík.

“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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10.Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Hike Fagradalsfjall with a local guide, cross fresh lava, visit Seltún and Kleifarvatn, and learn how to prepare for Iceland’s wild weather.

“Our tour guide, Gudni, was great, arrived on time and was friendly and offered loads of local knowledge and facts during the day. The whole day was set at our pace and our boys enjoyed playing in the snow while at the top of the volcano. Highly recommend this tour if you want a great day, tour guide and memories”

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11.Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 564 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $414

Descend 120 meters into Iceland’s Thrihnukagigur volcano after a lava-field hike, with guides, safety gear, soup, and Reykjavik transfers.

“The only place on earth where this phenomenon exists. The walk to and from was not fun in the driving rain but the experience was worth it.”

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12.South Coast & Glacier Hike

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

Review of Iceland’s South Coast tour from Reykjavik, with Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, and a guided glacier hike.

“Such an amazing day seeing southern Iceland highlights. Plenty of time at each stop with accommodating breaks. Both guides were so attentive and informative. I highly recommend !!”

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13.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

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

Hike Sólheimajökull, try beginner ice climbing, and visit Iceland’s famous waterfalls on this small-group Arctic Adventures tour.

“o.m.g. sooo much fun & learned so much! Outfitting was easy, & i have stupid feet so Monica made sure I was as comfortable as possible for the hiking & climbing. The pace of the hike & instruction for climbing the ice was very good. And the actual opportunities to climb the ice were wonderful! Monica's belay & her patience were both outstanding. She gave great tips as I climbed the wall the first time. The hiking & the beauty of the blue ice & immensity of the glacier is breathtaking. For readers of this review, I am a 67 year old woman in fair but not great shape, with…”

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14.Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

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

Review of Arctic Adventures’ moderate Vatnajökull glacier hike, with Falljökull icefall, crampons, guides, costs, fitness tips, and practical advice.

“The glacier hike was a lot of fun! Our guide Lucy was great, she took the time to get to know the group and had a lot of great information about the glacier. The day lasted about 7.5 hours, and the hike itself was pretty easy if you are a regular hiker who is used to uneven terrain. Crampons were new to me but they were very easy to get the hang of.”

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

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

Review of Reykjavik’s South Coast tour with waterfalls, Reynisfjara Beach, and a beginner-friendly Sólheimajökull glacier hike.

“Absolutely amazing! This tour is a MUST-DO while you're in Iceland if you want to experience adventure and the Icelandic landscape. Our tour guide was Magnus, who we felt was very informative and friendly. The waterfalls, landscapes, and glacier hike make this a great and memorable experience. Don't think twice before you book this tour!!!”

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