Adventure

From Vik or Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

Activity provider: Arctic Adventures
Adventure

From Vik or Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave and Super Jeep Tour

Activity provider: Arctic Adventures
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From US$ 172.17 per person

Likely to sell out

Travel the south coast of the Land of Fire and Ice on a full-day guided tour from Vik or Reykjavik. Explore a magical ice cave and smaller hidden trails with round-trip transportation in a Jeep.

About this activity

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Covid-19 precautions
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Duration 3 - 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Pickup is only available from the hotels listed at check-out. Due to traffic restrictions, pickup is not available from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pickup location is not on the map please select the closest pickup point to your accommodation.
Small group
Limited to 14 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the natural wonders of Iceland's south coast
  • Explore a natural ice cave at Kötlujökull Glacier
  • Enjoy the views over the Mýrdalsjökull Ice Cap
Full description

Discover southern Iceland’s unique ice caves on a guided tour from Vik or Reykavik. Experience breathtaking views as you drive along the country's spectacular south coast.

 

Jump on a Super Jeep and head down a rural road. Approach incredible landscapes and jaw-dropping sights as you make your way to your first stop.

Arrive at Myrdalsjokull Glacier and hike across it to reach Kötlujökull Glacier with provided crampons. Explore the frigid blue and black ice cave and admire its interior with your experienced guide.

Head back to the minivan for the return drive to Vik or Reykavik.

Includes
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Super Jeep ride
  • Guide
  • Visit to a natural ice cave
  • Crampons for walking on ice
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • Food and drinks

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet by the entrance at the back of the Ice Cave Bistro/Restaurant in Vik. Your guide will be holding an 'Arctic Adventures' sign or standing by a super jeep marked with an Arctic Adventures sign in the window.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Hiking shoes
  • Gloves
  • Rain gear

Know before you go

  • The minimum age to participate is 6 years old
  • The best available naturally formed ice cave will be visited during this tour. It is chosen based on conditions and safety
  • The caves are in constant change so they might look different from what you see in the picture
  • The tour duration is approximately 11 hours from Reykjavik, and 3 hours from Vik
  • Be sure to wear warm outdoor clothing, a waterproof jacket and pants, headwear, and gloves. Good hiking shoes are recommended
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 309 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Amazing trip. Well worth seeing. Stunning scenery and just amazing to walk on glacier and ice cave. It’s a long day but worth it and we stopped at two waterfalls also. Bring packed lunch as time for food stops is tight. Wear warm clothes and hats for under helmet.

March 26, 2023

Our original tour was cancelled last minute due to the weather (which is not unusual for Iceland). Instead, we were given a south coast tour with stops at Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss Waterfalls but then in the middle of the day, we were told that we would be doing a glacier hike on solheimajokull. Highlight of my life. Our guide made the best day out of a cancellation and he made it a great day. Highly recommend

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March 26, 2023

What an experience of Iceland! Loved the caves and breathtaking scenery and the waterfalls are spectacular!! The guides were knowledgeable but fun and we all had a great time and took some amazing photographs. The only downside is that it's a long way and lots of time on the bus which is boring 💤

March 26, 2023

Product ID: 135519