Iceland · Glacier Tours

Eyjafjallajökull Hike

9 Hours Round trip from IS Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day hike on Eyjafjallajökull, a glacier-covered volcano
02 Scenic route from Seljavallalaug through gravel and moss-covered trails
03 Use glacier equipment including crampons, harness, ropes, and ice axe
04 Learn glacier travel techniques from a local glacier guide
05 Reach the summit area for photos and sweeping views on clear days
06 See the dramatic landscapes of Iceland’s south coast
07 Optional dip in the swimming pool after the hike

Take on a rewarding full-day hike to the glacier-covered volcano Eyjafjallajökull on Iceland’s south coast. Starting from Seljavallalaug, this adventure combines a scenic mountain approach with glacier travel, giving you the chance to experience dramatic landscapes, volcanic terrain, and sweeping views in one unforgettable day.

After hiking up through gravel and moss-covered trails, you’ll gear up at the glacier’s edge with crampons, harness, ropes, and an ice axe before continuing onto the ice with your local glacier guide. On clear days, you may see the caldera and enjoy far-reaching views from the summit area before descending the same route back.

This tour is ideal for active travellers looking for a challenging and memorable Icelandic hiking experience, with glacier gear and coffee included.

After hiking up through gravel and moss-covered trails, you’ll gear up at the glacier’s edge with crampons, harness, ropes, and an ice axe before continuing onto the ice with your local glacier guide.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Reykjavik

Languages English, Icelandic

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

How to get to meeting point

Drive on the mane road number 1 for a bout 1hour 30min from Reykjavík heading east. than the road 242 heading to Seljavallarlaug. :) you can also meet us at N1 gas station in Hvolsvöllur and follow us from there to Seljarvallarlaug.

Eyjafjallajökull hike

Put on your hiking boots and join us on a beautiful hike on top of the glacier covered volcano Eyjafjallajökull. This volcano is based on the south coast of Iceland, so this is perfect for a day trip from Reykjavík. Eyjafjallajökull stretches 1,651meters above sea level and is one of the most beautiful glaciers in Iceland. This is a great opportunity to explore the high volcano and the beauty of Icelandic nature.

Starting from Seljavallalaug (the old swimming pool) we are going to give you some glacier gear that you need later. The hike starts by going up to the small mountain and follows an old trek, mostly gravel and moss. The beginning of the hike is steep but after every hill there is a small flat place to rest. The best part about this hike is that you don’t need to bring a lot of water with you due to small water streams on the way.

When we are at the base of the glacier, we eat some lunch and gear up for the ice. Our guides are going to teach you how to put-on harnesses, crampons and how to use them. We also need to rope up, we do this to be safe on the glacier. From the edge of the glacier, we hike a good ice slope to the summit.

After this ice slope we get to a flat glacier, on clear days you can see the caldera on the glacier. The true summit is Hámundur 1651m that takes us 30-50 minutes to climb/hike. This is a nice place for some photos, and to have some food and water before the hike down. We are going to take the same trek back down to the car.

When we get back down you can take a dip into the swimming pool and have a beer.

Eyjafjallajökull (English Island Mountain Glacier, is one of the smaller ice caps of Iceland, north of Skógar and west of Mýrdalsjökull. The ice cap covers the caldera of a volcano with a summit elevation of 1,651 meters (5,390 ft). The volcano has erupted relatively frequently since the last glacial period, most recently in 2010

The route