Top Iceland Budget Hiking Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Our 33 most popular Iceland Budget Hiking Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 13 tour companies. 5 reviews.

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Iceland's Laugavegur Trek
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
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With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Walk the famed Laugavegur Trail to experience the immense wilderness of Iceland
  • Discover multiple natural wonders: waterfalls, lava fields, craters and volcanic fissures
  • Take a warming dip in natural hot pools after scaling Blue Peak
  • Strap on crampons and pick up an ice axe for a glacier walk on Solheimajokull
  • Get back to nature with four camping nights, sleeping under the stars and joining camp life

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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Health Safety +

Generous cancellation

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Iceland Walking & Hiking Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Be captivated by the unique landscape of Heimaey, a small island with a famously active volcano
  • Stand between two continents at Thingvellir National Park, an unparalleled geologic marvel
  • The glorious Snaefellsnes Peninsula, a natural wonderland of volcanic peaks, lava flows, sheer cliffs, forgotten beaches and fjords
  • Discover remote and marvelous Thjorsardalur, chosen for its untouched beauty as a location for Game of Thrones
  • Witness the Midnight Sun, one of the most magical natural spectacles on Earth

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Until Covid clears, I would steer clear of Backroads. We were partially through their June 2020 Costa Rica tour when a guest tested Covid positive. She and her husband were isolated. The rest of the group were offered wimpy masks. Nobody was offered Covid testing daily and masks were not required of the guests or staff. The guides kept repeating "not in the CDC guidelines." Our group of six decided that the Backroads response was inadequate so returned home mid-excursion. The hotel and food was excellent, but the provided bikes were inadequate. The front derailleurs were poorly adjusted, and most of the riders had the chains come off during the first ride. Hikes or bike rides were conducted in downpours. Disappointed for charging such a premium price."

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Around Iceland's ring road self-drive tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Soak in the geothermal waters of the Secret Lagoon, in the heart of the Golden Circle.
  • Marvel at intricate frozen formations on a guided visit to an ice cave.
  • Spot clownish puffins nesting along the coast.
  • Cruise among sculptural icebergs on a boat trip on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
  • See the world’s largest lava field, formed by an eruption hundreds of years ago.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Active Iceland self-drive tour: waterfalls, volcanoes and lagoons
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the Golden Circle from the Hvítá river on a guided rafting tour, close to Gullfoss waterfall.
  • Mountain bike through Eldhraun, the world’s largest lava field, with a local Icelandic guide.
  • Paddle through floating icebergs on Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon on a small-group kayaking tour.
  • Don crampons and take a guided hike through Sólheimajökull glacier’s curious icy formations

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Highlights of north Iceland
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Tour the volcanic Krafla region of Lake Mývatn on a private tour with a local geologist.
  • Search for humpback whales and fish for cod in Eyjafjörður on a traditional Icelandic fishing boat.
  • Explore the pretty fishing villages that line the Troll Peninsula, close to the Arctic Circle.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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A Long Weekend in Iceland: From Reykjavik to the Golden Circle
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2/5 Disappointing
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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The Best of Iceland: A Country of Beautiful Contrasts
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, 50 Plus, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys, Education / Learning, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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Hiking in South Iceland: The Drama of Nature
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • I love pushing myself, and I can keep a steady pace on rugged and steep terrain
  • This is as challenging as it gets? Great
  • Let’s do this
  • At the end of the day, I want to feel like I’ve had a real workout

Themes

Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Winter Sports

What travelers are saying

"I enrolled early in the French Art Voyage because of the caliber of the sites visited: no visit to the overly crowded Louvre but rather to Monet’s Giverny and Cezanne’s studio. A preliminary itinerary I just received has no mention of Giverny so I went online to be sure it was still open. It is. I checked Cezanne’s studio and found it closed for renovation. I called Road Scholar to ask why Giverny was canceled and did they mean Cezanne perhaps. A customer service rep was clueless. I spelled Giverny to her twice. She put me on hold for 15 minutes, returned and said someone would contact me. I told her to wait a minute. I had more. Was Cezanne’s studio to be canceled as well.? Five days later I get an email from Judith telling me Giverny was not officially on the itinerary, Cezanne’s studio had to be removed due to renovation and I could not see the Mona Lisa!!! I responded saying I sensed some bait and switch also reminding her I NEVER asked about the Mona Lisa. She replied telling me how to arrange Giverny for myself and reiterating that I could not see the Mona Lisa!!!! I have experienced ageism but not gaslighting like this. I am not an old fool who imagined Giverny on the itinerary. I am not an old fool insisting on a Mona Lisa that was not. Road Scholar has no business marketing to elders with staff like this."

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Iceland Budget Hiking Trips & Packages Reviews

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

A walk through a lunar landscape

A five day walk through the land that allegedly inspired JRR Tolkien to write "Lord of the Rings". Go on your own journey to return your own one ring to Mount Doom...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

'Storm Group'

This was an unexpectedly challenging trek across a mix of terrains in the Laugavegur region of Iceland - not only did our group experience the most stunning & ...

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GayleG

Sep 2022

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Don’t let RS make flight reservations.

My post of 8/17 reviewing RS continued continues I had RS make my aircraft reservations for an upcoming overseas trip. RS demanded immediate payment which I made. ...

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Manos

Jul 2020

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SCAMMERS !

You are SCAMMERS ! You refuse to refund our money due to COVID-19 although we COULD FREELY CANCEL THE TOUR based on your cancellation policy. (booking number ARC-T13...

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Tania

Jun 2017

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I highly recommend it! Amazing "6 days around Iceland adventure"

Amazing "6 days around Iceland adventure" tour from May 22-May 27! I'm really going to miss the endless mountains, lava fields, waterfalls in every direction, and fi...

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