Katla Ice Cave Tour from Reykjavik
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Availability
All Year
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DURATION
11 Hours
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Difficulty
Easy
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Pickup
Included
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Minimum Age
6 Years
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Price
ISK 35.990
Tour Highlights:
- Explore the incredible Katla Ice Cave
- Walk on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier with a certified glacier guide
- Ride a specially modified Super Jeep from Vík to the glacier
- See striking blue ice and layers of black volcanic ash
- Visit the iconic Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
- Enjoy convenient round-trip transportation from Reykjavík
Included:
- Round-trip transportation from Reykjavík and designated pickup locations
- Wi-Fi aboard the minibus from Reykjavík
- Scenic South Coast journey
- Stops at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss
- Super Jeep transportation from Vík to the glacier
- Guided glacier and Katla Ice Cave experience
- Certified English-speaking glacier guide
- Glacier safety equipment, including crampons and helmet
Katla Ice Cave Tour from Reykjavík
Experience Iceland’s dramatic South Coast and venture beneath the ice on the Katla Ice Cave Tour from Reykjavík. This full-day adventure combines two of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls with a thrilling Super Jeep journey and guided exploration of the ever-changing ice formations of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.
Travel from Reykjavík by comfortable minibus, stopping at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, before reaching Vík. Here, swap the minibus for a specially modified Super Jeep and head off-road across the dramatic black volcanic landscape towards Kötlujökull.
With transportation included throughout the day, there’s no need for a rental car — just dress warmly and get ready for approximately 12 hours of waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes and ice.
Explore Katla Ice Cave & Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
From Vík, travel by Super Jeep into terrain inaccessible to ordinary vehicles and towards the glacier.
After gearing up with your provided helmet and crampons, follow your certified glacier guide onto the ice.
Explore the remarkable environment around Katla Ice Cave, where layers of blue and white ice contrast with dark bands of volcanic ash created by past eruptions of Katla.
The glacier and its ice formations are constantly shaped by weather and meltwater, meaning the cave can change throughout the season and every visit offers a different experience.
Discover Iceland’s Volcanic Landscape
The Katla region brings together two of the forces that have shaped Iceland — volcanoes and glaciers.
As you explore Mýrdalsjökull, your glacier guide will explain the geology of the area and the natural processes behind its extraordinary ice and volcanic formations.
The combination of black volcanic ash, glacier ice and rugged mountain scenery creates one of the most distinctive landscapes on Iceland’s South Coast.
Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss Waterfalls
The adventure also includes stops at two spectacular South Coast waterfalls.
See the powerful Skógafoss, dropping approximately 60 metres from the former sea cliffs, before visiting Seljalandsfoss on the return journey.
Seljalandsfoss is famous for the pathway that can allow visitors to walk behind the waterfall when conditions permit, offering an unforgettable perspective of the cascading water.
After an action-packed day, return to Reykjavík and your designated pickup location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The full-day tour lasts approximately 12 hours, including transportation from Reykjavík, South Coast sightseeing and the glacier adventure.
No. The tour is rated easy, and a certified glacier guide leads the experience. Crampons and a helmet are provided.
No. Katla Ice Cave is a natural and constantly changing formation. Its size, shape and appearance vary with weather, seasonal conditions and glacier movement.
The minimum age is 6 years.
The tour visits two of Iceland’s most famous South Coast waterfalls: Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss.
Important Information
- Duration: Approximately 12 hours
- Difficulty: Easy
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Pickup is available from designated locations in Reykjavík
- A short service stop is made en route where food and snacks can be purchased
- Food and drinks are not included
- Sturdy footwear is required for the glacier portion of the tour
- The tour is weather and conditions dependent
- The itinerary may be changed or the tour cancelled if conditions are considered unsafe
- Glaciers and natural ice caves are constantly changing due to weather and meltwater
- The size, shape and appearance of Katla Ice Cave cannot be guaranteed and may differ from photographs
- Late itinerary changes or cancellations may occasionally be necessary for safety reasons
What to Bring
- Warm clothing and layers
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof pants
- Hiking boots or sturdy footwear
- Gloves
Cancellation Policy
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 1 day or less before the tour
- Free cancellation when cancelled more than 1 day before departure
Pickup in Reykjavík
Your Katla Ice Cave Tour from Reykjavík begins with pickup from one of the designated locations in the city.
Settle into the minibus and travel east along Iceland’s scenic South Coast, with mountains, glaciers and the North Atlantic accompanying you along the way.
Skógafoss Waterfall
Visit magnificent Skógafoss, one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls.
Watch the water plunge approximately 60 metres (197 feet) from the cliffs into the mist below. On sunny days, rainbows often form in the spray, making this one of the South Coast’s classic photo stops.
Vík & Super Jeep Adventure
Continue to the coastal village of Vík, where you’ll leave the minibus behind and transfer to a specially modified Super Jeep.
Head off-road through a dramatic landscape of black volcanic sand towards Mýrdalsjökull Glacier and the Katla region.
Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Arrive at the glacier and gear up with the provided helmet and crampons.
Follow your certified glacier guide onto the ice and discover a striking landscape where glacier ice meets layers of dark volcanic ash.
Katla Ice Cave
Explore the incredible natural formations of Katla Ice Cave.
See layers of blue and white ice streaked with black volcanic ash while your guide explains how the glacier, volcano and seasonal meltwater continually reshape this environment.
Because this is a natural ice cave, its size, shape and appearance change over time, making every visit unique.
Return to Vík
After your glacier and ice cave adventure, travel back across the volcanic landscape by Super Jeep to Vík.
Re-board the minibus for the journey west towards Reykjavík.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Before returning to the capital, stop at spectacular Seljalandsfoss.
The waterfall drops approximately 60 metres (197 feet) from ancient sea cliffs. When conditions allow, its famous pathway offers the opportunity to walk behind the curtain of falling water.
Return to Reykjavík
Continue back to Reykjavík after a full day exploring Iceland’s South Coast.
You’ll be dropped off at your designated pickup location after approximately 12 hours of waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes and ice cave exploration. 🌋🧊
