The 9 National Parks Tours in Iceland We Would Book

1.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

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

Advanced Falljökull glacier hike from Skaftafell with a certified guide, full gear, about 3 hours on Vatnajökull, and big ice views.

“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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2.Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

3-hour ice cave adventure from Jökulsárlón into Vatnajökull National Park with a 4x4 super jeep, safety gear, and changing glacier ice.

“Disappointed. I thought this should take us to walk on the glacier and then arrive the ice cave. But this just walk on the rough rock field to cave. Unexpected.”

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3.Snaefellsnes National Park Small Group Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

A small-group full day from Reykjavik to Snæfellsnes, with seals, black sand, Snæfellsjökull glacier, and Kirkjufell views.

“Wunderschöne Tour. Sehr viel Information in gut verständlichem Englisch vom Reiseleiter. Perfekte Organisation.”

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4.Small-Group Snaefellsnes National Park Day Trip from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $149

Small-group Snæfellsnes day trip from Reykjavik with guided stops for seals, basalt cliffs, black sand, and Kirkjufell photos.

“The trip was long, 12 hours by the time we got back to our hotel, but the bus was really the most comfortable one we had all week and the sights were amazing. The tour guide Thor was awesome. Well worth it”

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5.Half-Day Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $158

Half-day Skaftafell hike on Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park, with crampons, a 4x4 ride, and expert guides.

“Genial, fuimos en una minibus Mercedes 4x4 hasta la lengua del glaciar, nos facilitaron botas de montaña ya que llevábamos deportivas, la excursión muy bonita, aunque es subida con los crampones, fue nuestra primera vez y lo llevamos bien, la guia iba haciendo paradas para explicarnos y coger aire. Estuvimos un poco más del tiempo . Es total éramos un grupo de 7 personas. Habla inglesa.”

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6.Snaefellsnes National Park and Natural Wonders from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $172

Snæfellsnes from Reykjavik: seals, black beaches, Kirkjufell and Saxholl crater, plus Snæfellsjökull National Park and big West-Iceland views.

“The driver was very skillful driving through the high winds. The tour guide was very imformative and did a great job keeping the passengers on time. Beautiful part of Iceland”

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7.Skaftafell National Park: Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

Climb Falljökull, an outlet glacier of Vatnajökull, with crampons and ice tools from Skaftafell, plus guided training in 4 hours.

“Fantastic Experience ! Vincenzo (our guide) was impressively skilled and informative on both the activity and the landscape ... truly a not-to-be-missed experience while you are in Iceland.”

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8.Vantajökull National Park: Half-Day Skaftafell Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $124Best value

A demanding 5-hour Vatnajökull glacier hike with expert guides, crampons, and harness. See blue ice, crevasses, and moulins.

“We had an amazing experience on this tour! Our guide was incredibly kind, patient, and friendly, and his expertise made us feel safe and well taken care of the entire time. He provided clear explanations about the glacier hike, shared fascinating insights, and made the adventure both educational and fun. He also supplied all the necessary equipment and took the time to explain how to use everything properly, which gave us great confidence before starting the hike. Truly an outstanding guide and a fantastic experience—I would highly recommend this tour!”

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9.From Mývatn Lake: Askja Volcano & Wilderness Super Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★2.9 · 9 reviews · 12 hours · from $483

Ride by super Jeep from Mývatn to Askja Caldera, hike to Víti hot spring, and explore Icelandic Highlands with a small English group.

“The Tourguide Runar was excellent, we enjoyed the tour really much, highly recommended Top top top thanks a lot!!!!”

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