Katla Volcano Ice Cave - Super Jeep Tour from Vik
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us on an exhilarating Super Jeep adventure from Vík í Mýrdal to explore the spectacular Katla Ice Cave, on the mighty Mýrdalsjökull glacier. This glacier is one of Iceland’s most famous, and from it flows the powerful Kötlujökull glacier, named after the legendary Katla volcano. Over time, this massive glacier has slowly crept down the volcanic slopes, carving out some of Iceland’s most awe-inspiring natural ice caves. On the glacier you’ll witness a dramatic fusion of crystal-blue ice and deep-black volcanic ash—a surreal contrast that feels straight out of a fantasy film. Led by experienced local guides in a specially modified Super Jeep, this off-the-beaten-path journey promises unforgettable views, fascinating geology, and one of the most unique photo ops Iceland has to offer. You’ll understand the magic the moment you step on the ice.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit to a natural ice cave
- Super Jeep Ride
- Small group experience
- All required safety equipment
- English speaking knowledgeable guide
- Crampons for walking on the ice
What's not
- Food & drinks
Itinerary
Our guide will meet you in the bus parking lot behind the Ice Cave Bistro in Vík (on the side facing the ocean). From here, we ride a modified super jeep off-road up to Kötlujökull glacier to explore the great Katla Ice Cave.
You will hike on the Mýrdalsjökull glacier and witness the amazing blue and black ice. Please note: Ice caves are natural formations that change constantly due to shifting weather conditions and seasonal elements like temperature, sunlight, and precipitation. As a result, the cave's appearance may differ from the photos shown. For each tour, we visit the best accessible naturally formed ice cave available, chosen based on current conditions and safety considerations. These changes are entirely at the discretion of nature, making every visit a unique experience.
We return to Vík after the ice cave adventure, where you will be dropped off back at the meeting point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 311 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Gorgeous Ice cave
An Unforgettable Experience in Beautiful Iceland! 🇮🇸💙 Our Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland! Sylvester was an amazing guide. He was so knowledgeable about the glaciers and their history, and he made the whole experience fun and entertaining. You could tell he really loved what he does and enjoyed sharing Iceland’s natural beauty with us. The ice caves were absolutely breathtaking! The beautiful blue ice was even more incredible in person, and it’s a sight I’ll never forget. We were also lucky enough to have sunny, beautiful Icelandic weather, which made the day even more special. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Iceland. Thank you, Sylvester, for such a wonderful and memorable adventure! 💙❄️
5Sylvester was the best...
Sylvester was the best guide!! He made our trip feel safe yet exciting. Very knowledgeable So beautiful and unique experience
5super fun and unique experience!
SO MUCH FUN! the ride there was fun. the cave exploration was educational and super unique. i visited in october.
5A Fun Bucket List Experience Made Memorable by Our Guide Alex!
A great bucket list experience, it is a scenic and enjoyable ride through a dystopian volcanic landscape to the edge of the glacier to enter natural ice caves. Outfitted with a helmet and clamp-on spikes which are very effective to avoid slipping on the ice. The caves themselves remarkable (little damp as we were there in September) but quite the experience. Alone a great experience but then all was brought to life by our guide Alex. Personable, funny, experienced, and knowledgeable he did not only safely take us to the sights but taught us a ton about the area and the history in an entertaining and memorable way. We are not ones for organized tours but after our experience with Alex, we will be more open to the idea in the future. Thanks Alex for a memorable and fun day!
5Be prepared to walk...
Be prepared to walk uphill. Also, be at the meeting point earlier to find the tour operator. No need to carry back pad or any bags
5Excellent Experience
We took this in September 2026. Our guide was excellent. Good sense of humor and had great local knowledge. The scenery on the ride up was like being on another planet. Hiking to the ice caves with ice cleats on, and the walk in the caves was a once in a lifetime experience. We also had some of our group who had to leave Iceland early due to an emergency at home, and the Trip Advisor cancellation policy got them their money back. Kudos to them. Awesome experience - Don't miss it.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point for your Katla Ice Cave adventure is in South Iceland, in the town of Vík. Meet us in the bus parking lot on the South side of the Icewear/Kronan building (behind the building, on the side facing the sea).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Arctic Adventures
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour departs from the town of Vík in South Iceland. Customers must make their own way to the meeting point.
- What to bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, head-wear and gloves.
- This is a small group tour ensuring a more personalized experience. The guide to client ratio is 1:14.
- Minimum age: 6 years old.
How it compares in Vík
- Its from-price is 27% below the median of the 97 experiences we list in Vík.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 97.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vík
Vík í Mýrdal is a small village on Iceland's south coast beside black sand, sea stacks and puffin cliffs, with a glacier-capped volcano above.
Vík í Mýrdal is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, set on a green slope above a long beach, with a small red-roofed church on the hill. The Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, which covers the Katla volcano, fills the horizon to the north, and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar rise out of the water off the beach.
Top-ranked sights in Vík: Reynisfjara Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.
Special offers in Vík
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