GLACIER HIKES IN ICELAND
We guide summer glacier hikes on Falljökull, the outlet of Vatnajökull between April and September.
See what we have to offer here below.
GLACIER ENCOUNTER
Our most glacier hiking tour!
Glacier Encounter is our classic short glacier hiking tour and is the perfect introduction to glaciers in Vatnajökull National Park. By driving to the glacier on our super jeeps, we reserve our energy and add time for enjoyment on the beautiful Falljökull glacier. We fully carbon offset the tours, making the experience accessible and carbon neutral.
GLACIER DISCOVERY
Glacier hiking in Iceland is a must do for any traveller! Experience the mighty Vatnajökull, the biggest glacier in Europe. On this half day tour we venture higher up on Falljökull glacier. You will explore the glacier’s incredible blue ice, its stunning ice fall, moulins and crevasses.
GLACIER ICE CLIMBING
This glacier ice climbing tour is perfect for those looking for a day out on the glacier, leaving no ice crystal unturned. Our most adventurous tour is suitable for those looking for both a challenge and a unique experience in Iceland. A good level of fitness and enthusiasm is recommended but no prior experience is necessary.
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about_uli5 November 2026
Stunning We booked the Ice Cave Discovery Tour at local guide, and it was absolutely fantastic. Our guide, Antoine, was great; he shared lots of interesting information about the glacier and took us to the most beautiful spots. We were able to see so many impressive formations—the tour was worth every cent.Posted on Google![]()
Jose Phine1 November 2026
Wir haben am 20.10. eine Tour mit Jan gemacht. Er hat uns viel Spannendes erzählt und gezeigt. Wir haben uns zu jedem Zeitpunkt sicher und gut betreut gefühlt.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Emily W1 November 2026
Well worth it! Great experience with the company and guide. The tour itself was not our favorite of the several amazing tours we took while in Iceland, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t well worth it. We enjoyed exploring the ice cave and our guide took a lot of photos of us that look very cool. And of course the breathtaking scenery along to hike to the cave and around it is all part of the wonderful experience.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Miglena K28 October 2026
Amazing experience Visiting an ice cave has always been a dream of mine so choosing Local guide seemed to be the perfect choice. All was well organized, our guide was helpful, cared for all of us, making sure we walk at comfortable for all pace , explaining all about the caves and glaciers, being patient with all of us, picture taking and awing at all around us. Great experience all in all.Posted on Google![]()
Jen Farhead25 October 2026
We booked the 'Ice Cave Tour' and this was one of the coolest experiences I have ever had! Getting to walk on a glacier and then go into a cave within it was just awesome! Emma was our guide and she was so delightful and friendly and was happy to answer everyones questions. I really enjoyed learning about the area and all about the glacier. Thank you for a wonderful adventure!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Francesca F.25 October 2026
Unique Everything perfect. Kind and nice guide, they accompanied us and gave us explanations the whole time. One-of-a-kind experience. Highly recommendedPosted on Google![]()
Pa F22 October 2026
Went on the tour a few days ago with Jyann (spelling is way off). He killed it. See the real deal and go exploring with these guysPosted on Google![]()
Joanna22 October 2026
Jann was awesome possum!!!!!! He went above and beyond to find blue caves for us and always made sure we were safe in our descents. Also very funny.Posted on Google![]()
Mario Travali22 October 2026
Our experience on the glacier was unbelievable, and our guide, Michael, was great!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Jeff travels22 October 2026
Great tour company The tour company was great. Easy to find. Alex was a great guide. Be advised the caves change year to year based on summer run off. This years cave was not impressive. It was more like a large tunnel. The scenery was still beautiful. These conditions are out of the tour companies control. You may want to inquire prior to booking.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
nbcdirector21 October 2026
Fun ride on Zodiac Boat in Glacier Lagoon! This was a fun adventure in a zodiac boat to get up close to the Jökulsárlón Glacier. Our guide Eric was very knowledgeable and informative. You will pass close to several icebergs as you get close to the glacier. We were able to see an arctic seal on one of the floating chunks of ice. Depending on the time of year, it’s a fast and chilly ride out to the glacier, so dress accordingly.Posted on Google![]()
gemma burcet rodríguez18 October 2026
Una experiència molt bona! Ens van avisar el dia d’abans per retardar la hora pel temps. Un cop allà el nostre guia (Keith) va ser genial explicant-nos coses de la glacera, a la caminada amb grampons, a la cova i després fins al llac. Molt amable i atent. Molt recomanablePosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Marcee A16 October 2026
Memorable & great! This was a great experience! We did it as a family with our 10yo & it was a totally doable trek. You need the right outdoor clothing - it started raining & was important to have clothing that was waterproof. Caves were beautiful. Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, personable & made the experience memorable! Highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Magdalena Bendyk15 October 2026
Wycieczka po lodowcu była po prostu super! Niesamowite widoki i niezapomniane wrażenia na całe życie. Ogromna w tym zasługa naszej przewodniczki, Igi, która była mega profesjonalna. Od początku imponowała wiedzą, dbała o nasze bezpieczeństwo i o świetną atmosferę. Gorąco polecam tę wyprawę, a Iga to najlepsza przewodniczka, na jaką można trafić!Posted on Google![]()
Leszek Be11 October 2026
Genialna Pani przewodniczka Iga! 😊 Ogromna wiedza, świetne podejście i mnóstwo ciekawostek nie tylko o samych islandzkich lodowcach, ich historii i powstawaniu, ale również o Islandii jako kraju. Widać, że Iga ma prawdziwą pasję do tego, co robi, i potrafi nią zarazić innych.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
katrinekat11 October 2026
Outstanding customer service and an unforgettable tour We had an absolutely amazing experience with Local Guide Iceland. From the very beginning, they were incredibly helpful in informing us about all our options and what was possible for our trip. Due to a change in our travel plans, we had to modify our booking, and the team made the process completely stress-free. They were super easy to get in touch with, responsive, and provided top-notch customer service. As for the tour itself, it was fantastic! Our guide, Alex, was spectacular and made the experience truly special. The tour was easily one of the absolute highlights of our entire trip to Iceland. We cannot recommend Local Guide Iceland and Alex highly enough—if you are visiting Iceland, do yourself a favor and book with them!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Sarah10 October 2026
It was a rainy tour experience so we were soaked in the rain. We should have prepared better clothes for this weather. Experience was one of a kind. You have to walk on ice for hours to reach the ice caves.Posted on Google![]()
Danai Tzanetopoulou8 October 2026
An absolutely incredible experience – worth every minute! This was one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! We did the 6-hour glacier hiking and ice cave experience, and honestly, it was worth every minute. I would definitely recommend choosing the longer option, as I’m not sure how much you would get to see with a shorter tour. Our guide Lucy Ann and Damian, were absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly friendly, helpful and attentive throughout the entire experience, always making sure we felt safe and comfortable on the glacier. They really went the extra mile to show us as much as possible. It was actually the first day of the season that the glacier was open for visitors, and they even took the time to build some additional access points on the spot so that we could explore caves that they themselves had only just discovered! It made the experience feel genuinely special and adventurous, rather than like a standard tour where you simply follow a predetermined route. A huge kudos to Lucy Ann and Damian for their enthusiasm, knowledge and dedication. They clearly love what they do and it showed throughout the entire experience. I would recommend this experience without hesitation. If you're considering it, go for the longer tour — you won't regret it!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Sabrina8 October 2026
Die Tour auf den Gletscher und die Eishöhlen war super! Die Fahrt dort hin war abenteuerlich isländisch, aber mit klasse Aussicht ;) Unser Guide hat einen tollen Job gemacht! Grüße gehen raus. Würden die Tour wieder machen. Unbedingt machen (eher bei Sonnenschein für den besseren Effekt in der Höhle)Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Giusi7 October 2026
It was a great experience, I truly recommend it. The guides were kind and the glacier is amazing. They let us did the experience even if it rained all day. Most of all, the company is efficient and kind. We had the tour planned for the morning at 9 but an issue with the car prevented us to be there in the morning. The company promptly and quickly replied to our message (even though we contacted them at 8:30 pm), giving different options to postpone our activity without loosing any money.Posted on Google![]()
Lisa Follett6 October 2026
We had the best time on our glacier hike. Barbara was a great guide. She was knowledgeable about the glacier and made the trip really fun. We felt safe and confident with our fearless leader. 😁Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Carlotta6 October 2026
La nostra guida, Thomas, è stata fantastica. Ha accompagnato l’escursione con delle spiegazioni semplici e curiosità. Il ghiacciaio è meraviglioso, abbiamo avuto l’opportunità, nonostante fosse il 1 ottobre, di visitare ben due grotte di ghiaccio. Ne vale assolutamente la pena!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller6 October 2026
Ottima guida!! Ci ha portato in ben 4 caverne enormi per essere ottobre Siamo molto felici dell’esperienza con Emilia!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Ivan6 October 2026
We had a fantastic experience, and our guide Damian was excellent. He was very attentive, answered all our questions with great patience, and made sure we had plenty of time to take photos in the most beautiful parts of the cave. He made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!Posted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller5 October 2026
Very cool and our guide was a gem :)Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Stefan3 October 2026
Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, wow! Alex hat die Tour souverän und unterhaltsam geführt und wir fanden den gezahlten Preis angemessen…Posted on Getyourguide![]()
Jennifer3 October 2026
Tutto perfetto, la guida è stata coinvolgente, suggestiva e simpatica. Non abbiamo potuto vedere la grotta più grande perché purtroppo allagata quindi abbiamo visto due bellissime grotte blu… spettacolari! Super consigliatoPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Jo S1 October 2026
Super Guide We had Barbara an amazing guide. She was so kind and helpful. We appreciated her knowledge of the glacier and I rland. She helped me personally when I was having some trouble with walking in the ice. We had a small group. Would highly recommend Barbara.Posted on Getyourguide![]()
GetYourGuide Traveller26 September 2026
氷河のけっこう上のほうまで登りました。 クレバスの生成やモレーンの話など面白かったです。 なかなか他ではできない体験だと思いました。 バスではなく4輪駆動車で氷河に近いところまで行けるのも、無駄に歩くところが少なくて良かった点です。Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Chaithra D23 September 2026
Time of our lives The guide was extremely nice and kind and accommodating to us. So glad we booked this.Posted on Trustindex![]()
karen reyes29 January 2026
Best glacier tour ever We had an incredible experience exploring the glacier! Michel's guidance was exceptional—he shared fascinating history about the glacier, ensured our safety, and made the tour unforgettable. It truly felt like the best and most immersive way to experience such a unique place. This is an adventure everyone should try at least once!Posted on Trustindex![]()
Merrill Blake16 July 2025
Awesome Hike We had an amazing day hiking the glacier with Damien. He is FANTASTIC, very knowledgeable. He took care to make sure our small group stayed safe & together. We chose the moderate/advanced hike - it was a top 10 experience & the highlight of our trip. The fog began to lift as we were at the 2nd plateau & we were greeted by amazing views & landscape. Highly recommend!Posted on Trustindex![]()
Sietske Couperus11 May 2025
Amazing experience We had such an amazing time with Kish as our guide! Once in a lifetime experience for sure! We felt really safe and we learned a lot of mountaineering skills and interesting stuff about the gorgeous glacier!
THE STORY OF LOCAL GUIDE
Local Guide is a small family run guiding company that has been operating in South East Iceland since 1991. Local Guide offers glacier hiking and ice cave tours in Vatnajökull area. The company was founded by my grandfather, Sigðurður Bjarnason, but since 2015 myself (Aron) and my partner Helen María have taken over a part of the company…
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