Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit this truly unique Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano also known as the "Dragon Glass" Ice Cave. Witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice inside one of the rarest natural phenomenon. Join us on a Super Jeep up to the glacier, driving through scenic views of what looks like Moss Wonderland. Once you enter a natural ice cave. You'll feel like you are take a sneek peek into the highlands as you enjoy the ride all the way inside the country admiring the majestic mountains and fields of moss.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What to bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, head-wear and gloves.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Minimum age is 8 years

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Certified Glacier Guide

Visit to a Natural Ice Cave

Scenic Landscapes

All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: Crampons and Helmet

Stunning Ride on a Super Jeep into the country

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas

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

The view inside the Ice Cave is truly spectacular the combination of the colors of the ice, you will get the chance to see some amazing black ice as well as some blue ice features. The Katla Ice Cave is truly unique. The ice cave is located in Kötlujökull Glacier which is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Underneath the glacier waits the mighty volcano Katla where the both the glacier and the ice cave takes their name from. The tour departs from the village of Vík where you will hop on a Super Jeep that takes you up to the ice cave. There you will put on crampons and a helmet to prepare you to walk inside the natural ice cave. Your expert guide will inform you all about the glacier and how the ice cave is formed by mother nature. - The Meeting point is at the parking lot of The Soup Company restaurant in Vík. - Driving time to Vík from Reykjavík is around 2 hours and 30 minutes in good road conditions. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour can't be guaranteed or refunded.

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Reviews

4.67

968 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

822

Exceptional, fun, and safe tour!
Kayla B,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An exceptionally organized tour that evidently prioritize safety above all else. We were well educated on the specific ice cave we were going to enter, and shown examples of how quickly it receives, and they explained thoroughly how they decide when it’s safe and not safe to enter. We had to walk across a lot of wooden board planks to get to the location, which if you struggle with balance could definitely be challenging, but once in the ice cave, it was an amazing tour! Probably only about 10 or 15 minutes inside the ice cave, But even the views leading up to it were stunning. We had Syra, who was an outstanding guide, who went way above and beyond to ensure her group had fun and felt safe. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in checking out ice caves in their lifetime!
Amazing Tour
Spencer M,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was the highlight of our trip to Iceland. The drive to the cave is about 45 minutes, but it was filled with some of the best views of our trip. Our tour guide Paweł was informative, super friendly, and hilarious. He explained the history of the cave, and was very knowledgeable about the geologic features of the area. As far as the actual cave, it was amazing to walk around and explore. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Unique and One of a Kind Adventure
David M,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a very unique and one of a kind adventure for my 13 year old daughter and I. Our best pictures from our trip to Iceland were taken inside the ice cave. Our tour guide Thale was AMAZING! So warm, kind and friendly. Loved the Icelandic music he shared with us in the super jeep on the way to the cave. Thank you Thale for a very memorable time!!!
Awesome experience. Ice...
Laura N,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Awesome experience. Ice cave isn’t as cold as you would think, but the wind in the desert will bite before you get to the cave opening. Beautiful colors inside the cave, tour guide “tails” was knowledgeable, and loves his job. Patient with children and travelers alike. Had whoever felt like it pick at ice while waiting to go inside. 10/10. If I ever come back I’d go back on this tour again just to see how much of the ice cave has melted. Will learn a lot about the glaciers and the ice caps melting, and why they are melting.
Thales was so funny and...
Eleanor M,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Thales was so funny and helpful, he made sure that everyone felt safe and happy and confident! The music on the bus and the stories he told were also lovely. Would absolutely do this again.