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Glacier hiking tours

Glacier hiking means walking on the ice itself, with crampons and a certified guide, on glaciers such as Sólheimajökull and in the Skaftafell area of Vatnajökull national park. A local travel agency in Iceland can match the difficulty of the hike to your fitness and experience.

All glacier tours in Iceland

South Coast tours

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29 tours · prices per person unless marked private
6-Day Iceland Winter Package6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Winter PackageIce cave, glacier hike and Northern Lights on a guided 4-day tour6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person238,500 ISKSee dates6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave & Glacier Lagoon6-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast6-Day Iceland Package: Northern Lights, Ice Cave & Glacier LagoonBlue Lagoon, ice cave, glacier hike, Jökulsárlón, Snæfellsnes6 days / 5 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person164,880 ISKSee dates5 Day Iceland Itinerary5-day packageSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast5 Day Iceland ItineraryNorthern Lights, ice cave, glacier hike and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon5 days / 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person143,980 ISKSee datesSkaftafell Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullSkaftafell Glacier Hike3-Hour Walk3 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person14,208 ISKSee datesSolheimajokull Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastSolheimajokull Glacier HikeAbout 4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person14,635 ISKSee dates2 Day South Iceland Tour2-day tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & Vatnajökull · South Coast2 Day South Iceland TourGlacier Hike, Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach2 days, 1 nightPick-up in ReykjavíkMay–SepFrom, per person77,361 ISKSee datesSkaftafell Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullSkaftafell Glacier HikeUltimate 5-Hour Tour5 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person20,037 ISKSee dates5 Day Laugavegur Trek, South Coast & Glacier Hike5-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast5 Day Laugavegur Trek, South Coast & Glacier HikeMountain Huts5 days, 4 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (Jun–Sep)From, per person329,990 ISKSee dates7 Day Complete Laugavegur Trek, South Coast & Glacier Hike7-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast7 Day Complete Laugavegur Trek, South Coast & Glacier HikeMountain Huts7 days, 6 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (Jun–Sep)From, per person389,990 ISKSee dates8 Day Grand Laugavegur Trek & Iceland’s Highlights8-day tourSmall groupHighlands · South Coast8 Day Grand Laugavegur Trek & Iceland’s HighlightsMountain Huts8 days, 7 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkSummer (Jun–Sep)From, per person429,990 ISKSee datesGlacier Zip Line + Glacier AdventureDay tourSmall groupGlacier Zip Line + Glacier AdventureAbout 3.5 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person45,000 ISKSee datesGlacier Walk & Glacier KayakDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastGlacier Walk & Glacier Kayak8 hoursMeet on locationJun–OctFrom, per person33,999 ISKSee datesSólheimajökull Ice Cave & Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastSólheimajökull Ice Cave & Glacier HikeAbout 4.5 hoursMeet on location (outside Reykjavík)Winter (Oct–Apr)From, per person22,999 ISKSee datesSouth Coast & Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastSouth Coast & Glacier HikeAbout 12 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person21,830 ISKSee datesSkaftafell Ice Cave & Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullSkaftafell Ice Cave & Glacier HikeAbout 4 hoursWinter (Oct–Apr)From, per person18,598 ISKSee datesIce Climbing & Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullIce Climbing & Glacier HikeSkaftafell4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person30,915 ISKSee datesPrivate Sólheimajökull Glacier HikePrivate tourSouth CoastPrivate Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike3-Hour Glacier Adventure3 hoursPrivate tour from139,600 ISKSee datesSouth Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier HikeDay tourLarge groupSouth CoastSouth Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike13–13.5 hoursPick-up in ReykjavíkFrom, per person24,990 ISKSee datesIce Climbing Photo Tour in IcelandDay tourPrivateIce Climbing Photo Tour in IcelandAbout 4 hoursFrom, per person32,500 ISKSee datesIce Climbing & Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastIce Climbing & Glacier HikeSólheimajökull4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person30,488 ISKSee datesGlacier Ziplines & Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupGlacier Ziplines & Glacier HikeSummer TourAbout 4 hoursSummer (May–Sep)From, per person45,000 ISKSee datesFire and Ice Helicopter Tour IcelandDay tourReykjanesFire and Ice Helicopter Tour IcelandVolcano & Glacier Adventureabout 2 hoursMeet in downtown ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person679,600 ISKSee datesVatnajökull Super Jeep TourDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullVatnajökull Super Jeep TourGlacier Adventure in IcelandAbout 3 hoursFrom, per person62,000 ISKSee datesKatla Ice Cave Extended Tour from VíkDay tourSmall groupSouth CoastKatla Ice Cave Extended Tour from VíkAbout 4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person36,464 ISKSee datesCrevasse Labyrinth: A Glacier Maze in SkaftafellDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullCrevasse Labyrinth: A Glacier Maze in SkaftafellAbout 4 hoursMeet on locationAll yearFrom, per person17,090 ISKSee datesFjallsárlón Kayaking & Skaftafell Glacier HikeDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullFjallsárlón Kayaking & Skaftafell Glacier HikeAbout 6 hoursMeet on locationMay–SepFrom, per person26,990 ISKSee datesGlacier Hike & Jökulsárlón Zodiac BoatDay tourSmall groupGlacier Lagoon & VatnajökullGlacier Hike & Jökulsárlón Zodiac BoatAbout 7 hours with a breakMeet on locationMay–OctFrom, per person26,990 ISKSee dates9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9-day tourSmall groupAround Iceland · Westfjords9-Day Ring Road & Westfjords Tour9 days, 8 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkJun–SepFrom, per person339,990 ISKSee dates4-Day South Coast & Glaciers Tour4-day tourSmall groupGolden Circle · South Coast4-Day South Coast & Glaciers Tour4 days, 3 nightsPick-up in ReykjavíkAll yearFrom, per person179,990 ISKSee dates

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What to expect on a glacier hike

Tours range from short, easy introductions suitable for most fitness levels to longer, more demanding hikes further onto the ice for those wanting more of a challenge.

All glacier hikes go with a certified guide and use crampons, an ice axe and a harness where needed, since glaciers have crevasses and changing terrain that are not safe to cross alone.

Glacier hiking runs year-round, though the experience differs by season: winter often has snow-covered ice, while summer can show more of the blue ice and surface detail.

Wear sturdy boots and warm, layered clothing; most operators provide crampons and other technical equipment as part of the tour.

Questions people ask

Do I need to be very fit to go glacier hiking?

No, shorter tours suit most reasonably fit people; longer or more technical hikes need better fitness, so check the tour description.

Is glacier hiking safe?

Yes, when done with a certified guide using proper equipment; independent glacier walking is not recommended due to crevasses.

What should I wear?

Sturdy, ankle-supporting boots, warm layers and waterproof outerwear; gloves and a hat are worth having too.

Can glacier hiking be combined with an ice cave visit?

Yes, some tours combine both in one day, particularly in winter when natural ice caves are accessible.

Is there a minimum age for glacier hiking?

This varies by operator and tour difficulty, so check the specific listing before booking with children.