4 Waterfall Hikes in Reykjavik to Build a Day Around

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

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

You’ll spend a full day on Iceland’s south coast, with a beginner-friendly glacier hike, two famous waterfalls, and Reynisfjara beach. Guides such as Sara, Al, Bessi, and Thomas provide safety help, local stories, and photos. The minibus holds small groups, with glacier equipment included.

“Very good tour, we were only in Iceland for two nights and this let us tick a lot of what we wanted to see. Our guide was lovely and the glacier hike was a bucket list moment for me, highly recommend!!!”

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2.From Reykjavik: 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 a maximum of 15 people. You’ll hike Sólheimajökull for about 1.5 hours on the ice, then visit Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, and possibly Gljúfrabúi. Guides such as Michal, Svenni, Roberto, and Christopher are praised for calm, flexible leadership.

“Fantastic! Michael (Michael) did an AMAZING job and showed us everything we wanted and needed to see despite the weather! So much fun and early bucket list crossed for the boys! I highly recommend this guide and tour! 💪 💯 ❤️”

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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, and Einar. Walk on Sólheimajökull with crampons, visit two major waterfalls, and see Reynisfjara’s black sand and basalt columns. Pickup, transport, WiFi, and glacier gear are included.

“Amazing experience with very beautiful landscapes. Would definetely do again. Guide Thomaz was also very thorough amazing.”

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

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

Spend a full day on Iceland’s South Coast with an English-speaking guide, visiting Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Seljalandsfoss, Gljúfrabúi, and Sólheimajökull. The 1.5-hour glacier walk includes crampons, a helmet, and an ice axe. Guides such as Michal, Michael, Adonis, and Roberto are praised for safety and lively storytelling.

“This tour was absolutely amazing! Honestly one of the best experiences of my life. Our guide Michael was excellent, really helpful and obviously loves Iceland. The sights are incredible and he really helpfully, re-ordered the tour to get the best weather at each place. The glacier hike is awesome and he always made sure we were all safe and having fun. 100% recommend.”

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