Waterfall Hikes in Iceland: Our Top 5

1.Glacier Hike, Waterfalls and Black Sand Beach

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

Spend a full day on Iceland’s south coast with a small minibus group, glacier guide, and stops at Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Reynisfjara. The main event is a beginner-friendly hike on Sólheimajökull, with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe supplied. Guides such as Sara, Al, Bessi, Thomas, and Lorenzo are praised for safety, stories, and patient pacing.

“Amazing tour guide in Al. He was super nice and great guide on the glacier. Really beautiful tour. Can’t recommend enough”

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2.Glacier Hike, South Coast and Waterfalls Day Trip

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

Spend about 12 hours exploring Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 15 people. Visit Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and Reynisfjara, then hike Sólheimajökull with crampons, helmet, and ice axe. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are known for adapting plans to weather and keeping the glacier walk safe.

“This was a fantastic tour and was a great way to see several of the beautiful sights along the South Coast! The pickup from downtown Reykjavik was very convenient and the tour company communicated how this process worked very clearly. Each of the stops along the way was well timed and the guide was very knowledgeable about the history/facts of each sight. The highlight of this trip was definitely the glacier hike! Michal our guide made sure we were all well prepared and did a great job keeping us safe on the hike. It was the first time hiking a glacier for several of us on our tour but that…”

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

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

Spend a full day exploring Iceland’s South Coast with guides such as Sara, Tomasz, Thomas, Ignacio, or Einar. Walk on Sólheimajökull with provided glacier gear, visit two major waterfalls, and see Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt columns. Pickup from Reykjavík and Selfoss, WiFi, and round-trip transport are included.

“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. Being able to walk behind Seljalandsfoss was unforgettable! The highlight of the day was definitely the glacier hike — our guide made sure everyone felt safe and confident, and the views from the glacier were out of this world. The tour was well organized. It’s a long day, but every moment was worth it. I…”

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4.Reykjavík: Iconic Glacier Hike, South Coast & Waterfalls

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

Travel from Reykjavík in a small group of up to 15, stopping at Icelandic waterfalls, Reynisfjara’s black sand beach, and Eyjafjallajökull. The main event is a guided 2.5-hour glacier session at Sólheimajökull, with about 1.5 hours on the ice. Guides including Michal, Adonis, Roberto, Klaus, and Chris lead the tour in English.

“The guide Michal was amazing. So knowledgable, very engaging with the group and kept us all upbeat throughout the day. The glacier hike was spectacular. It was our favourite part of our whole trip to Iceland!”

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

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

Travel from Reykjavík by air-conditioned minibus to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Sólheimajökull. A certified glacier guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe for an easy-rated but serious 1.5-hour glacier walk. Guides such as Josh, Danielle, and Gulli have earned praise for clear instruction and lively commentary.

“Really enjoyed this tour! The waterfalls and black sand beach were beautiful and the glacier hiking a very fun adventure! It's a good combination of sightseeing and being active.”

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