The 15 Best Iceland National Park Tours

1.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Ice Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,046 reviews · 3 hours · from $164Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Jökulsárlón, ride a Super Jeep toward Vatnajökull, then walk 5 to 15 minutes to a changing natural ice cave. Guides such as Fannar, Alex, Axel, and Mr B explain glacier science and history while you explore blue ice with crampons and safety gear.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept the adventure fun. He had a good vibe about him. The sights were amazing on and in the glacier!”

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2.Skaftafell: Ice Cave Tour and Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,746 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Meet at Troll Expeditions in Hof for a four-hour small-group trip onto Falljökull. Your guide provides crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe, then leads you across crevasses and ice ridges into a changing blue ice cave. Guides such as Maria, Elena, and Camino are praised for patient safety help and great photo stops.

“Very fun tour with a lot of interesting sights to see. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. You will need to be relatively fit for the hike as it’s a long walk with some steep parts. But it will be well worth the journey up. Strongly recommend.”

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3.Jökulsárlón: Crystal Ice Cave Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,681 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $162

Meet Arctic Adventures by the orange truck at Jökulsárlón, then ride a Super Jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull. Walk about 15 to 20 minutes across the ice, fit your crampons, and explore a changing natural cave with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Thor, Dori, AJ, and Benny are praised for clear explanations and great photos.

“Great tour, guide was very informative and helped take neat pictures”

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4.Skaftafell: Falljokull Glacier Easy Group Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,508 reviews · 3 hours · from $108Best value

You’ll ride the Tröll Bus, walk to Falljökull, and spend about 1 to 1.5 hours on the ice with a trained guide. Expect crampons, a helmet, harness, ice axe, crevasses, moulins, ice falls, glacier facts, coffee, and Icelandic chocolate. The pace is manageable for beginners aged 8 and up.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently did the Skaftafell Falljökull ice hike, and it was an unforgettable experience! The scenery was breathtaking, and walking on the glacier felt truly special. Our guide, Magi, was outstanding – her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the glacier made the hike even more enjoyable. She also took such great care of my 9-year-old son throughout the trip, which made the experience extra reassuring for us as a family. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended!”

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5.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,083 reviews · 5 hours · from $167

Spend five hours exploring Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, with a certified English-speaking guide and no more than 10 people. Expect crampons, steep ice, crevasses, moulins, wide Skaftafell views, and a demanding but rewarding hike. Guides such as Anna, Marc, Paula, and Filip are praised for safety and clear instruction.

“We truly enjoyed our adventure, hiking the glacier. What a great experience!!! Our guide, Sunny, was extremely helpful throughout our hike and very knowledgeable about the process and history of the glacier. Highly recommend the 5 hour hike over the 3 hour - well worth the extra time a d money.”

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6.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,045 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

You’ll ride a 4x4 bus from Skaftafell to Falljökull, then walk about 3 km over dirt and ice with crampons. Guides such as James, Lucy, Nil, and Tomas have been praised for clear instruction, glacier facts, and thoughtful help. No experience is needed, but sturdy ankle-support boots are mandatory.

“Such a great experience! Hiking the glacier was such an adventure, so much fun and truly unique. Our guide, James, was awesome—friendly, personable, and super knowledgeable. Up close and personal, a glacier feels entirely different and offers a whole new perspective. I’d highly recommend it!”

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7.Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Guided Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 921 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $150

From Jökulsárlón, ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, fit crampons and a helmet, then hike 4 to 6 km across Vatnajökull ice. Guides such as Iga, Guillermo, Javier, and Suzie explain crevasses, moulins, blue ice, and the glacier’s rapid change.

“The walk on glacier exceeded our expectations. The glacier itself was spectacular and our guide provided us a lot of insights on the glacier which was very interesting to learn. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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8.From Jökulsárlón: Vatnajökull Glacier Blue Ice Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 866 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Ride a custom super jeep from Jökulsárlón to Breiðamerkurjökull, then walk 1 to 4 km toward a natural ice cave. Your English-speaking guide provides helmets and crampons when needed, explains glacial change, and allows time for photos. The cave varies with weather and season.

“The ride up there was fun in their big 4x4 van. The ice cave was amazing and beautiful. It was worth the time and money for the average tourist. We enjoyed it!”

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9.Jökulsárlón: The Original Ice Cave Tour on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 846 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon for a 3-hour guided outing on Vatnajökull. A modified 4x4 carries you toward the ice, where guides such as Michal, Hanka, Barbara, or Alex may lead a 1.6 to 4-kilometer walk to one or more blue ice features.

“The experience was amazing! Barbara the guide was really good and informative.”

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10.Skaftafell: Blue Ice Cave & Glacier Hike on Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 643 reviews · 4 hours · from $163

From Skaftafell, you’ll take a 20-minute 4x4 ride to Falljökull, then hike across Vatnajökull with crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ola, James, or Albin, leads you into a natural ice cave and explains the glacier’s changing shapes.

“Our guide Tin was excellent. Very attentive to everyone in the group. Very knowledgeable.”

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11.Skaftafell Glacier Hike 3-Hour Small Group Tour

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

Walk on Vatnajökull with a certified guide from Troll Expeditions. This beginner-friendly outing includes a short transfer, crampons, helmet, harness, ice axe, glacier instruction, coffee, and chocolate. Guides such as Maria, Anna, Martin, and Atilla have earned praise for safety and care.

“We absolutely loved this excursion. Our guide Elle was fantastic. We definitely recommend both him and the excursion. Our group had all adults but we saw other groups with kids and some with elder adults. The walk to and from the glacier was so worth the experience.”

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12.Blue Ice Discovery – Guided Glacier Hike from Skaftafell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116Top rated

Walk across Falljökull with a certified guide, crampons, and ice axe on this beginner-friendly 3.5-hour tour from Skaftafell. Expect blue ice, crevasses, arches, and glacier science in a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Rob, Emilia, and Przemyslav are praised for safety and humor.

“Amazing Glacier Tour – Highly Recommended! Our glacier tour was an absolutely fantastic and super fun experience! I highly recommend taking the first tour in the morning, as it’s much quieter and you can avoid the larger groups that often come in the afternoon. Our guide, FI, was incredible – very knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. The tour was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We would have loved to do a longer route, but since we went in August, this tour was perfect and we were very happy with it. Absolutely recommended – a must-do for anyone visiting the area!”

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13.Skaftafell: Extra-Small Group Glacier Hike

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

Walk across Falljökull, an outlet of Vatnajökull, with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven other people. A modified 4x4 cuts out much of the approach walk, leaving up to two hours for ice formations, blue pools, moulins, photos, and glacier lessons.

“The experience was amazing. Having the chance to walk over a glacier is not something that happens everyday. On top of that, being a small group helps quite a lot to live the experience better. Xavi, the guide, was incredible and really improved the overall experience. You can notice immediately when someone has the passion in what he does, and really wants to share it with others and he's willing to do the "extra step". Thanks Xavi and all the best!”

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14.Vatnajökull Glacier Walk from Hali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $143

From Hali, you ride a super jeep to Breiðamerkurjökull, then spend 1 to 1.5 hours on the ice with crampons, a helmet, harness, and ice axe. Guides such as Christina, Mihai, and Bjorg explain glacier geology and Icelandic history. The walk is moderate and suitable from age 10.

“Great tour guide. Easy hike. Doable for children too. If you are experienced hikers like we are it is an easy walk. Still it was a fun experience and the staff is just amazing. For more experienced hikers I would recommend a day tour surely more challenging.”

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15.Glacier Hike from Skaftafell – Extra Small Group

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

You’ll ride a 4x4 truck to Falljökull, learn to use crampons and an ice axe, then spend about 90 minutes exploring crevasses, moulins, and blue ice with a guide such as Kate, Javi, or Kallia. Groups are capped at eight, with evening departures available in summer.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this small group experience. Our guide Antoine was very professional, gave clear instructions, humorous, and most importantly kept us safe while challenging us with fundamental glacier hiking techniques. Highly recommend this tour!”

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