From Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour
Overview
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12 hours
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Join a guided tour on a minibus to the South Coast most popular sites & explore the magnificent Katla Ice Cave on super-jeep ride through an off-road. Join an expedition to explore the South Coast and the magnificent Katla Ice Cave. Enjoy the most famous locations in the South Coast like Seljalands waterfall, where you can walk behind in the summer time, Skogafoss waterfall, and the black sand beach, with fun and creative guides. Hop on a super-jeep and take a seat with your fellow adventurous companions. Make sure to fasten your seatbelt for a 40-minute off-road bumpy ride into the outstanding wilderness.
On the way to the ice cave, your guide will share with you interesting stories about the Katla volcano, its destructive eruptions, and irreversible consequences. The views on the way are breathtaking, you will feel like you are on the moon.
Once the exploration has finished your driver guide will be waiting for you to guide you back to Reykjavik capital area.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age limit for this tour is 8 years
The total duration includes travel time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Minibus transportation for a Small Group (max 18 people)
Katla ice cave & super-jeep ride tickets
WiFi on board
Pickup and drop-off from designated Bus stops in Reykjavik
English Speaking Guide
All Necessary Glacier Equipment to access the ice cave: helmet and crampons
Food and drinks
Hiking Boots Rental (1,750 ISK)
Waterproof Jacket Rental (1,750 ISK)
Waterproof Pants Rental (1,750 ISK)
Hat and Gloves Combo with Logo (3,000 ISK)
Neck Warmer with Logo (500 ISK)
Summer Cap with Logo (1,500 ISK)
What To Expect
Seljalandsfoss
This is one of the most powerful glacier waterfalls in Iceland, with a dramatic 60-meter drop. You can walk behind it in the summer time since the its waters fall from a cliff that forms a wide cave behind it.
Skogafoss
This is one of the most famous glacier waterfalls in Iceland, must see when travelling to the South Coast. Skógafoss – which means “forest waterfall’ in Icelandic’, is one of Iceland’s largest and most beautiful waterfalls, with another dramatic 60-meter drop (197 feet), and one of few waterfalls that can be viewed from the top.
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From Reykjavik: Katla Ice Cave and South Coast Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
110 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Ice Cave Guides.
erikrV6769ZF,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful trip with Hawk. Super guy, very knowledgeable about the area. Spent extra time giving some insights on the changing landscape of the Ice caves and their formation. Hawk is a character and did a bit of movie trivia on the way up, making the travel time pass quickly. For this, my kids rated Hawk as G.O.A.T. Overall, every tour company is taking you to the same cave. This tour had the best price, and where most guides ran in then immediately ran back out. Hawk took some extra time for photos and showed some of the tour's changes over time. Every 6 months or so, a new cave is discovered.
One of the best experience ever!
paulanthonym565,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Annie (I might have mispelt wrong) was super friendly, knowledgeable, and informative. You can really tell how passionate she is with her job and the environment, particularly with the glaciers. She made the tour enjoyable despite the freezing cold due to the wind outside the cave. She made it clear the the landscape changes everytime because of the changing season and climate change so, the photos you see online of the perfect circle formation may or may not be there when you get your chance. Regardless, the view is spectacular and the journey was super worth it from Reykjavik to Vik. One of the best experience ever!
The beautiful Katla ice caves
beaum982,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very fun, nice trip to the ice caves, I highlight had to have been our tour guide, Sveinbjorn, who was able to light up everyone’s day on a long ride to the coast, highly recommended.
A day exploring the South Coast and Katla Ice Cave
ShannonRenee,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bjorn and Edgar were both amazing on this tour. They were both so knowledgeable and thoughtful for our day, looking after us to make sure we had a great experience and were taken care of. We highly recommend!
Once in a lifetime experience!
alexiss760,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my favorite thing I did in Iceland. My guide was Bjorn who was very sweet, informative, and funny. He made sure our experience was safe and pleasant. Made sure we were always on time and we got to see everything. My guide for Kalta was Hawk (Hak? Sorry I didn’t get the spelling). If you get him count yourself lucky. He’s there 3 weeks at a time before he goes back home for another 3 weeks, but he’s incredible. Loves what he does, is super funny, took pictures of all the groups, and has a great relationship with the local ravens so they follow you around the entire hike up/down. Jeep ride was also so fun and we got lucky with how beautiful the weather was. Would love to do this again!
It was an amazing journey—stunning scenery and a perfectly paced itinerary made it truly memorable.
Discover51189478595,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing journey—stunning scenery and a perfectly paced itinerary made it truly memorable. A special thank you to our humorous and friendly guide and driver, Sveinbjorn Gudjohnsen (Bjorn)!
Great day
fernandohenriquec184,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of going on a tour with an incredible guide during my trip to Iceland. His name is Bjorn. He was a kind, funny, and very knowledgeable gentleman who shared so many fascinating stories about the country. His deep understanding of the region added so much value to the experience, and he gave us great tips on local attractions and excursions. The day was filled with adventure, and the memories we created will definitely last a lifetime.
Worth experiencing super
tsaiminw,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is very good👍 Driver and tour guide bjorn very funny The time to arrange is quite enough Not feel in a hurry We will also specifically explain the sights and share some stories. Any questions can be asked. South Coast attractions are very pleasant in the waterfall to see rainbows ☰ and flocks of sheep really great the ice trip is really good👍
Amazing day
W8021MWpatr ciap,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing trip, we had enough time for all the sites, which were beautiful and the weather was fantastic. Our guide (Bjorn) was awesome, very kind, helpful, organized and full of information and stories. 😊
A great day and we learned a lot. Thank you Bjorn
scibrian,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely day seeing waterfalls, the black beach and the ice caves. We even saw one of Odin's raven's at the ice cave. 😁 We were lucky with the weather which was fabulous. Our driver/guide Bjorn was excellent. Very friendly, funny and full of interesting information and funny anecdotes along the way. The guide for the caves, Pavel, was also entertaining and informative. We recommend this tour. Scenery is spectacular.
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