Top Iceland Nature Walks

The Skaftafell-Vatnajökull National Park is home to Europe’s largest glacier and the icy landscapes offer a dramatic backdrop for a hiking adventure. This guided glacier hike across Falljökull Glacier ensures a personalized experience, with a small group of up to 15 participants, and full instruction provided.

While many tours in Iceland make pit stops at glaciers, fewer take you over them and close enough to discover their otherworldly features. With this small-group tour, take an easy glacier hike to see ice formations, crevasses, and water cauldrons that you’d miss just stopping for a look.

Reykjavik is a fascinating city, but knowing where to go and what not to miss isn’t always obvious to first time visitors. On this small-group walking tour, you'll get familiar with the streets of the city—and discover many of its most important landmarks and attractions—all while your guide shares hidden stories and secrets many visitors miss

Visit Iceland’s stunning Golden Circle and go Reykjavik sightseeing too, on this action-packed combination tour. You’ll save hours researching Iceland highlights by having a fantastic itinerary of top sites planned out for you. Travel by bus between Golden Circle attractions including the Geysir geothermal area, Thingvellir National Park, and Gullfoss Waterfall. You’ll also learn about geothermal pesticide-free farming at Fridheimar Farm. When you get to Reykjavik, you’ll have the freedom to choose which sites you visit with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket

Enjoy a safe and stress-free visit to Vatnajökull Glacier with this guided half-day tour. No need to worry if you’ve never been hiking near glaciers before, as a harness, crampons, and an ice axe are provided, and a teacher shows you how to use the gear. During the trip, visit Vatnajokull Glacier, and spend time exploring the icefall of Falljökull.

Explore the world beneath the earth's surface on this small-group caving adventure in the lava tunnel Raufarhólshellir, one of the longest lava tubes in Iceland. Hidden deep beneath the Blue Mountains (Bláhnjúkur), Raufarhólshellir is home to a volcanic wonderland of rock formations, ice, and craters. Hike through the tunnels to a cave and see the inner workings of a volcanic eruption.

See the Golden Circle—and then enhance your experience with a snowmobile excursion—on this combination tour from Reykjavik. In addition to visiting the UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir geothermal area, get your adrenaline racing by zipping across Iceland's second-largest ice cap with an exhilarating snowmobile ride on the Langjökull glacier.

A sorcerer once swam around Iceland disguised as a whale, only to be driven back by a dragon, a giant, and a colossal bird guarding the coastline. You'll find those guardians carved into the Parliament building — and that's just one of the stories waiting for you on this self-guided walking tour of Reykjavik. Starting at the volcanic-inspired Hallgrimskirkja, this audio tour leads you through 14 stops across Iceland's capital including the Rainbow Street and a sculpture designed as an ode to the sun. Along the way, you will hear how the Vikings established the world's oldest parliament and why Iceland has no McDonald's. Delivered through the Tourific app, the tour works entirely offline once downloaded. Pause to explore, stop for coffee, or climb the Hallgrimskirkja tower for panoramic views. Available in 9 languages. Start whenever you like, go at your own pace, and take as long as you want.

Located just outside of Reykjavik, the Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel is one of the most accessible natural wonders in the country. This half-day tour takes you inside the tunnel—a feat only available on a guided tour—where you can see magnificent geological features that have been created by ancient lava flows. Hotel pickup upgrade available.

With their rising popularity, Iceland’s ice caves can get crowded. This half-day adventure gets you inside a more remote ice cave, where you’ll have ample time to contemplate and photograph its natural splendor. Meet your guide at Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, then arrive at the destination by vehicle and on foot. All necessary safety equipment is included.

Discover the highlights of Iceland's Golden Circle without the hassle of driving and navigating unfamiliar roads. This bus tour from Reykjavik takes you to the Geysir geothermal area (home to the very active Strokkur geyser), Gulfoss waterfall, and UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park and reveals the history and folklore behind each site.

Satisfy your appetite for adventure on this ice cave tour of the Vatnajokull Glacier from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Alongside your glacier guide, delve into the subterranean caverns of Vatnajökull, one of Europe’s largest glaciers, and capture stunning photographs of unique ice formations. Small groups are limited to 14 travelers, and all necessary safety gear is provided for your exploration.

Depart from Reykjavik, you’ll journey with a lively group and an expert driver dedicated to finding the aurora’s breathtaking glow and see the majestic Northern Lights dancing across the sky. Catching a glimpse of the northern lights is a once-in-lifetime, bucket-list experience for many. In Iceland, you have the best chance of seeing the night lights when it’s dark outside, in areas with no cloud cover, and when solar activity is high. While some tourists try to view the northern lights on their own, choosing a guided tour increases the chances of seeing them in Iceland. Instead of relying on luck, a team of experts reviews the weather conditions, monitors the aurora forecast, and finds the best locations to spot auroras. If the skies are shy, try again free of charge as many times as you need until you see them! Learn about the phenomenon by visiting the Aurora Centre - Northern Lights Exhibition in Reykjavík; admission is included in this tour!

Kickstart your Iceland adventure on this small-group guided walking tour, getting you familiar with Iceland's capital city. As you wander the streets with your guide, you'll learn about Iceland’s early history at the Anarholl Statue, see Laugavegur main street, Austurvollur Square, Lake Tjornin, Hallgrim’s Church, take in plenty of street art, and more. Along the way, try a traditional Icelandic snack: schnapps with dried fish.

Experience the chilling beauty of Iceland’s glaciers on this small-group ice cave tour in Vatnajökull National Park. Meet your guide at the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and travel by huge-wheeled super Jeep out to the glacier. With crampons, an ice axe, and other ice hiking equipment, make a 2.5-3.7-mile (4-6 km) trek across the glacier while exploring the mysterious crevices and ice caves of this sublime landscape.

With this private tour, you can learn about some of Reykjavik’s architectural highlights with ease—saving yourself hours of research time. Learn about some of the city’s most interesting structures—from turf houses to the modern Harpa Concert Hall. You can also discover fun facts about the city’s heritage and culture that you’d miss if exploring alone.

Raufarhólshellir is one of the longest lava tunnels in Iceland, and it lies just a 30-minute drive from Reykjavik. But don't worry about driving there yourself, as this half-day tour makes getting there and exploring simple. With your guide, you'll venture underground to explore the natural wonder, following the purpose-built walkways and admiring the dramatic, lava-sculpted caves. Your guide will light the way—but so will your provided headlamp.

Sorry, generic bus tours—it's time for *actual* adventure. On this tour, go full-on Indiana Jones, making an adventurous descent inside the remains of Iceland’s dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano. Traverse the surreal landscapes of Iceland’s countryside on your way to the Blue Mountains, hiking through the area’s craggy lava fields. Then, follow your guide inside the geological site's immense subterranean interior, its walls still scalded from an eruption that took place 4,000 years ago.

The Svínafellsjökull glacier is part of Europe’s largest glacier and the icy landscapes offer a dramatic backdrop for a hiking adventure. This morning or afternoon guided glacier hike in the Skaftafell-Vatnajökull National Park ensures a personalized experience, with a small group of up to eight participants, and full instruction provided.

Take an unforgettable walk on pure ice on this guided glacier hike experience on Sólheimajökull in southern Iceland. Accompanied by a professional guide, set off from the foot of Sólheimajökull, a frozen tongue of solid ice, and thrill at the experience of walking across the frozen valley. Put on your crampons and discover natural ice formations, crevasses, shafts, and ridges as you benefit from the professional guide’s knowledge and support to ensure a safe, informative, and unforgettable experience.

This is not a bus tour or a quick photo stop. It’s a real hike to Iceland’s most active eruption zone: Fagradalsfjall, where new lava flowed as recently as July 2025. This experience takes you into one of Iceland’s newest volcanic regions, led by local guides who have followed the eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula since the first lava appeared in 2021. Hike across wide lava fields, observe steaming ground and crater formations, and learn how repeated eruptions have transformed this part of southwest Iceland. The tour also includes visits beyond the volcano itself, giving you a deeper understanding of the area and its recent history. Along the way, we stop in the evacuated fishing town of Grindavík and explore the surrounding sites. ✔️ Local guides with first-hand knowledge of the eruption area ✔️ Stops that show the wider volcanic landscape of Reykjanes ✔️ Small-group for the best possible experience ✔️ Relaxed pace so you can explore, ask questions, and enjoy the surroundings

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Reykjavik and explore Iceland’s colorful capital city. Walk from Hallgrímskirkja to Parliament House, Rainbow Street, Sun Voyager, and Tjörnin Lake, uncovering Viking history, local culture, and the stories behind the landmarks that shape this scenic city. Along the way, hear fascinating stories about churches, streets, sculptures, and lakeside views, which play automatically as you walk. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a personal guide by your side on every step Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

Seeing Iceland’s south coast in a single day can feel rushed or impersonal on large coach tours, but this small-group experience offers a more comfortable and flexible way to explore. Travel from Reykjavik in a luxury minibus through volcanic landscapes, stopping at highlights such as Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara, and the Solheimajökull glacier.