Fast Track Ice Cave Tour in South Iceland
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Availability
All year
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DURATION
2 - 3 Hours
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
No
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Minimum Age
8 Years
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Price
ISK 29.900
Tour Highlights:
- Ice Cave
- Offbeat Glacier Area
Included:
- Guided tour by Super Jeep
- Safety equipment
Fast Track Ice Cave Tour in South Iceland
Looking for a quick and unforgettable adventure during your trip to Iceland? The Fast Track Ice Cave Tour in South Iceland is the perfect choice for travelers who want to experience a natural ice cave but have limited time. Departing from the charming village of Vík, this tour combines a thrilling Super Jeep ride with a guided visit to one of the region’s hidden glacier caves.
This family-friendly tour is suitable for children as young as six, making it a fantastic activity for all ages. It also fits seamlessly into a self-drive South Coast itinerary, offering a convenient way to explore Iceland’s dramatic landscapes.
Super Jeep Adventure to the Glacier
Your journey begins in Vík, where you’ll board a powerful Super Jeep, specially designed to handle the rugged Icelandic terrain. The scenic drive to the glacier area takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on road and weather conditions. The ride itself is an adventure, giving you a taste of Iceland’s wild and remote landscapes.
Exploring the Ice Cave
Once at the glacier, your certified guide will provide all the necessary safety gear and instructions. After a short, easy 5–10 minute walk, you’ll step inside a mesmerizing ice cave. Here, you’ll have 45–60 minutes to explore, take incredible photos, and learn about the fascinating natural processes that create these stunning formations. Your guide will share insights into the glacier’s history and answer any questions you may have.
Continue Your Iceland Adventure
After your visit, the Super Jeep will return you to Vík, where you can continue your journey along the South Coast, heading east or west.
Want a longer glacier experience? Check out the full version: the Katla Ice Cave Tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The meeting point is in Vik.
Check-in is in the grey building of Katlatrack Base and Black Crust Pizzeria, next to the yellow OB gas pumps. The address is Austurvegur 16, but please note that Google Maps is pointing to the wrong location – it’s better to search the Katlatrack.
Please note that you must be ready on location 15 minutes before the start of your tour.
No, this tour is meet-on-location only. If you would like to visit the Katla Ice Cave on a daytour from Reykjavík, please check out the South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Tour.
Yes, for safety reasons this tour has an age limit of 6 years.
This tour is led by professional, expert guides who know the area well. You should never enter an ice cave by yourself.
Safety always comes first, therefore the operator of this tour reserves the right to cancel the tour if conditions are not right. In case of cancellations, you will be offered to go on another tour, if possible, or get a full refund.
You should bring your warmest clothes and winter layers, gloves, hat and of course your camera.
Good hiking shoes or snow boots are essential for this tour.
All safety equipment needed for the ice cave tour will be provided to you on the tour.
Reservations can be canceled 48 hours prior to departure without penalty. Cancellations received less than 48 hours prior to departure are non-refundable.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to info@iat.is.
Please be mindful of possible time zone differences. Iceland is in the GMT time zone and cancellations must be submitted at least 48 hours before departure in Icelandic local time (GMT).
If you do need to cancel your tour, we recommend that you contact us as soon as possible.
Meeting point in Vík:
Check-in is in the grey building of Katlatrack Base and Black Crust Pizzeria, next to the yellow OB gas pumps. The address is Austurvegur 16, but please note that Google Maps is pointing to the wrong location – it’s better to search the Katlatrack.
Please note that you must be ready on location 15 minutes before the start of your tour.
