14 National Park Tours in Iceland Worth The Daylight

1.Falljokull Glacier Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,370 reviews · from $132Our pick

Review of Skaftafell’s easy Falljokull glacier hike, with crampons, guide, ice tunnels, practical tips, timing, and value at $132.

“It was amazing to have the opportunity to hike on a glacier, especially on such a beautiful sunny day. The overall tour group seems very organized about parking, getting participants all their gear and getting them on to the bus. Upon arrival at the destination, I was relieved that our large group was separated into a few smaller groups for a more intimate experience. Our tour guide, Lily, was fantastic. She kept a good pace that kept us moving, and the pace also allowed for us to look around and view the scenery. She provided information about the glacier and glaciers in general, was always welcoming questions, taking photos for…”

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2.Falljokull Glacier Advanced Hike

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

Review of Troll Expeditions’ five-hour Falljokull glacier hike, with safety tips, fitness advice, guide details, costs, and honest value.

“Exceptional experience ! Out-of-this-world landscape, and for sure one of our core memories in Iceland :) Our guide Marc from Spain was fantastic - super friendly, helpful and providing the best tips and instructions on how to climb the best way possible. We personally hadn't done anything similar before, so you don't need experience, but you do need to be in shape since it's quite physical. THANK YOU !”

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3.Ice Cave Tour in the National Park of Vatnajökull

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

Review of Iceland’s 3-hour Vatnajökull ice cave tour from Jökulsárlón, with 4x4 travel, safety tips, costs, crowds, and cave conditions.

“Axel was a fantastic guide who provided important and interesting info before and on the tour. The cave was amazing!”

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4.Snaefellsnes National Park Small Group Trip

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

Review of Reykjavik’s 12-hour Snaefellsnes tour, with Kirkjufell, black beaches, glacier views, small-group transport, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The first two hours and the last two hours were slow, but those eight hours in between were amazing!”

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

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

Explore Iceland in miniature on a small-group Snaefellsnes day trip from Reykjavik, with seals, black beaches, cliffs, villages, and Kirkjufell.

“Loved the multi-layered waterfall best. Great look at natural history with the crater and rocks. Enjoyed the story of woman world travelled in year 1000 and her statue.”

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6.Snaefellsnes National Park and Natural Wonders from Reykjavik

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

Review of Gray Line’s 10-hour Snaefellsnes tour from Reykjavik, with seals, black beaches, Kirkjufell, glacier views, tips, and honest value advice.

“Bus was comfortable. There were stops to use facilities and get something to eat or drink. The scenery was very nice. At the end of the trip we were dropped off our hotel which was helpful, The guide was good as she did not fell necessary to speak every minute of the tour.”

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7.Half-Day Vatnajökull National Park Glacier Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · from $147

Hike Falljökull Glacier in Vatnajökull National Park with crampons, a guide, and a 4x4 transfer on this active four-hour Iceland tour.

“Perfect, our guide Maria was cheerful and informative, we had a great time!”

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8.Falljokull Ice Climb and Hike

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

Climb and hike Falljökull in Skaftafell with a certified guide, small groups, crampons, ice axes, and three hours on Vatnajökull.

“We really enjoyed the tour and our guide Lily was really great. It was nice that we were with a very small group. We had fantastic weather and were able to enjoy the view from and onto the glacier. The route was doable (even if you've never climbed before) and the ice climbing was fun, even if it was a bit challenging. But luckily we were well equipped for it. We can definitely recommend this tour.”

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9.Snaefellsnes National Park – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $170

Review of the 11-hour Snæfellsnes tour from Reykjavík, with Kirkjufell, coastal villages, wildlife, glacier views, practical tips, and value advice.

“Very nice, very excellent, guide/driver Jonas was famous. Perfect servis, commentary, care. Thank you very very much.”

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10.Skaftafell Nature Reserve: Highlights Scenic Airplane Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 15 min · from $174

See Skaftafell, Vatnajökull glaciers, black sands, and Iceland’s highest peak on a 15-minute small-plane tour from $174.

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11.Exclusive Thingvellir National Park Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $476

Review of a private Þingvellir tour from Reykjavik, with hotel pickup, a local guide, scenic drives, and practical value advice.

“What a delightful tour! My husband and I booked this tour before getting on a cruise ship. Our lovely guide, Anna, was excellent, and a wealth of information. The park was beautiful, and the drive there was interesting and in a comfortable vehicle. I highly recommend this tour!”

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12.South Coast Including Vatnajökull National Park and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,386

Review of Iceland’s South Coast tour to Vatnajökull, Fjallsárjökull, Skaftafell, and Jökulsárlón, with private transport and guide.

“This is a review of the Vatnajokull National Park particularly the walking tracks. The views are splendid in a unique area but the information on the state of the tracks is highly misleading to the point of being dangerous. We are experienced hikers Read more”

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13.Private Snæfellsnes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $698

Review of a private Snæfellsnes tour from Reykjavik, with glacier views, fishing towns, wild beaches, folklore, pricing, and practical advice.

“I needed a tranfer from Olafsvik to Reykjavik. Walter got back to me really quickly and we arranged the personal transfer. He was there on time, the whole journey was really easy. He even stopped to takr a few picture. This was the best option Read more”

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14.Scenic Airplane flight around Skaftafell National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $189

Review of the 15-minute Skaftafell flight over glaciers, volcanoes, and black-sand riverbeds, with price, logistics, value, and booking advice.

“The panoramic flight with Atlantsflug was definitely a highlight of our trip to Iceland. It’s just incredible to see the glaciers, mountains and stunning landscapes from above. A big thank you to the staff, they were just amazing and extremely helpfRead more”

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