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15 Best Reykjavik Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 15 reykjavik hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Reykjavik Hikes

Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach - The glacier hike: Sólheimajökull with crampons and real confidence
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Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

1.Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

Reykjavik day trip to Sólheimajökull glacier, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, and Reynisfjara black sand beach with expert guides.

Most Popular 4.8

“Such an amazing time seeing the south coast and hiking a glacier! Our guide, Bessi, made it so enjoyable, giving us random facts of Iceland, explaining everything we were seeing, giving us some laughs throughout our trip and overall made it so relaxing, fun, and safe. I was intimidated by the thought of hiking the…”

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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour - Your 9-hour game plan from Reykjavik
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Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

2.Reykjavík: Volcano Eruption Site and Reykjanes Hiking Tour

Hike near fresh Reykjanes volcano sites, then see steam vents, Reykjanes Lighthouse, and the Bridge Between Continents on a 9-hour trip.

4.6

“Our guide was very knowledgeable! He did a fantastic job guiding us through the snowy terrain. My only two suggestions would be to turn up the microphone as we struggled to hear him up the back and help other tourists when crossing the road. A few Asian tourists in the tour with had poor road…”

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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site - What $126 buys: transport plus geology coaching
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Reykjavík: Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour to New Volcano Site

From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip - Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: geology you can actually see
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From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

4.From Reykjavik: Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

Glacier hike on Sólheimajökull plus Skógafoss, Reynisfjara and Seljalandsfoss from Reykjavik. Small-group, gear included, Wi‑Fi onboard.

5.0

“My wife and I had the most incredible day! We were so lucky to have a dry, sunny, clear day and the scenery was stunning. Our tour guide, Michal, made the journey over to Sólheimajökull feel so short by telling us various stories and facts about the surrounding scenery. The glacier hike was a once…”

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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik - Troll.is first: a quick launch into South Coast mode
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Glacier Hike and South Coast Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik

From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist - Reykjavík Pickup and the Reykjanes Peninsula Road Lesson
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From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

6.From Reykjavík: Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike with Geologist

Geologist-led hike to Fagradalsfjall volcano from Reykjavík, with small-group transport, safety gear, and real-time lava field geology.

4.8

“What an amazing day! Fransie is incredibly knowledgeable and made sure our day was packed with great informative small sessions around our hike! You don’t get many chances like this to talk to people with such a breadth of knowledge and such incredible clarity in explaining stuff to outsiders. Defo book this tour.”

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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach - Stop 2 Skógafoss: The 65-Meter Drop and the Gold Legend
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Glacier Hike, South Coast Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach

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

Glacier hike with crampons, two classic waterfalls, and a black-sand beach from Reykjavik—small group, guided, and weather-dependent.

5.0

“This tour was absolutely incredible from start to finish! The South Coast of Iceland is breathtaking, and this experience was the perfect way to take it all in. Our guide was fantastic — knowledgeable, funny, and passionate about Iceland’s nature and history. We visited two stunning waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, and both were absolutely magical.…”

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From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike - Pickup times and the bumpy F-road bus ride
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From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike

8.From Reykjavík: Landmannalaugar Day Hike

Landmannalaugar day hike from Reykjavík: guided trek through rhyolite canyons and geothermal vents, ending with a natural hot-spring soak.

4.7

“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…”

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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls - Pickup, Van Comfort, and the Small-Group Advantage
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Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide - Fagradalsfjall Hike: walking on fresh lava that’s still doing its thing
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Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

10.Iceland Hiking Tour to Fagradalsfjall Volcano with Local Guide

Hike Iceland’s active Fagradalsfjall volcano from Reykjavík with a local guide, geothermal stops, and planet-like Reykjanes Peninsula views.

5.0

“We did the volcano hike. It was a fantastic experience. Our guide Gudni was very approachable and knowledgable. Travelling in a small group added to the charm.”

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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip - Getting to Bláfjöll From Reykjavik: The Meeting Point Matters
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Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

12.Reykjavik: Thrihnukagigur Volcano Guided Hiking Day Trip

Descend 120 meters into Thrihnukagigur Volcano from Reykjavik on a guided hike, then warm up with soup and hot drinks.

4.8

“It’s was a unique experience - the only place in the world where we can descend into the magma chamber of a volcano. We also loved the 2 mile hike to the volcano and back. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a bit expensive but we highly recommend it since it’s very unique to…”

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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro - Small-group pacing on the ice (up to 8): why it feels more personal
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Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

13.Reykjavík: Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing Intro

A small-group hike and optional ice-climbing lesson on Sólheimajökull, with pro gear, glacier safety skills, and Iceland’s South Coast stops.

4.8

“Amazing! It was my first time ice climbing and it was pretty cold so my anxiety kicked in pretty bad. The guide was extremely calm and patient with me and help me manage my way through when I had issues with climbing the glacier. Overall would extremely recommend”

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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate) - Getting geared up for Vatnajökull: crampons, axe, harness, and shoe rules
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Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

14.Skaftafell: Small-Group Vatnajökull Glacier Hike (Moderate)

A moderate small-group hike on Vatnajökull to Falljökull icefall with crampons, safety gear, and a certified glacier guide from Skaftafell.

4.8

“This was an amazing day on the glacier! We got to see many incredible features and explore new discoveries. Our guides were excellent: educational, creative and fun! Highly recommend!”

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Reykjavik: South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group - Price and value: what you’re really paying for
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Reykjavik: South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike Small-Group

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