Where to Hike: the 11 Best Small-Group Hikes in Iceland

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

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

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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2.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Adventure in a Small Group

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

Hike Iceland’s Sólheimajökull glacier in a small group with crampons, an ice axe, expert guidance, blue ice, crevasses, and glacier water.

“The hike was difficult for me, as I have a desk job and not much physical activity. But my husband was having no issues. Nonetheless it was amazing and totally worth the hike. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Helped take pictures. Showed us cool stuff. Would recommend. No regrets.”

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3.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

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

Review of the Skaftafell Glacier Hike, with route details, gear, price, guide quality, fitness advice, and practical booking tips.

“Love our guide Maria! She's experienced and super caring. Took extremely good care of my 10yo daughter throughout the hike by holding her hand and keeping her company. Wonderful guide and staff at trolls expedition are experienced and warm too. 5 stars!”

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4.Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

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

Review of Melrakki Adventures’ 3-hour Skaftafell glacier hike, with small groups, 4x4 access, expert guides, costs, gear, and practical tips.

“Me and my wife had an amazing time on this tour, our guide was really knowledgeable about the glacier and took us to some great spots. She was always really welcoming and provided a great experience overall, we went there early in the morning, ee were the first group on site. We got to ride on an old land rover defender that was pretty cool as well.”

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5.Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Review of the Sólheimajökull glacier hike near Vík, with practical advice on gear, fitness, guides, cost, weather, and group size.

“It was organized. the guides were helpful. It was a bit strenuous but doable if you’re in shape. Interesting”

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6.Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike – Small Group Blue Ice Adventure

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

Walk Sólheimajökull with a certified guide, crampons, and ice axe on this easy small-group hike from Vík, with blue ice and glacier views.

“Harder than Easy designation but beautiful. Well done. Steve was great, funny and worried about group. I was 1.5 year post knee surgery and struggled.”

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7.Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

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

Review of the three-hour Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell, with small groups, expert guides, gear details, price, and practical tips.

“What an amazing experience we had! Our guide, Javi, was a wonderful guide. He made sure that we feel safe, was knowledgeable, engaging, passionate, fun and kind. What a great tour we had! Thank you, Melrakki Adventures!”

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8.Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike – Small Group with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 338 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $148

Review of the Fagradalsfjall volcano hike, with local guides, fresh lava fields, Grindavík, pickup options, costs, and practical tips.

“This guided volcano tour was excellent, exceptionally well-organized, and highly informative. We visited an array of cool sites and were treated to amazing, truly unique geological views. This was far from a simple sightseeing trip; we genuinely learned a tremendous amount about Iceland's volcanic activity. A special thank you goes to our amazing local guide whose expertise elevated the entire experience. Highly recommended for a rewarding and educational adventure!”

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9.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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10.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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11.Inside the Volcano: Small-Group Tour and Lava Field Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $468

Review of Iceland’s Inside the Volcano tour, with a 7 km lava-field hike, 400-foot descent, practical tips, costs, and honest advice.

“Fabulous tour, would most definitely recommend. Our guide Jonas was fantastic, very knowledgeable and helpful. We were very lucky with the weather so the walk was very enjoyable. The volcano experience was unbelievable, beautiful, difficult to put into words how amazing it was. Soup and drinks were available afterwards at base camp. Highly recommend this tour.”

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