Day Trips

Reykjavik: South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour

Name: Reykjavik: South Coast & Katla Ice Cave Small Group Tour
Start: 2026-07-19T09:00:00
End: 2026-07-19T19:00:00
Location: REYKJAVIK

Duration

10 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Venture off-road to the Katla Ice Cave, exploring a mesmerizing world of blue and black ice beneath a mighty glacier.

Journey in a Super Jeep with expert glacier guides, all gear provided, plus pickup and drop-off for a seamless adventure.

Take in the raw beauty of Víkurfjara Beach, with its jet-black sands, roaring Atlantic waves, and towering basalt sea stacks.

Stand behind the cascading curtain of Seljalandsfoss, where water plunges over a mossy cliff into a serene, shallow pool below.

Feel the spray of Skógafoss as it crashes 60 meters down a sheer cliff, framed by rugged green hills and often crowned with rainbows.

Small group tour of Iceland’s South Coast

Expert English-speaking local glacier guide

Pickup & drop-off from Reykjavik

Transfers in a Super Jeep

Visit to Katla Ice Cave

All glacier equipment

Free Wi-Fi in the Super Jeep

Hotel transfers

TOTAL DURATION10 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
Reykjavik
1. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Free Admission
Visit the graceful Seljalandsfoss, a narrow 60-meter fall spilling from ancient sea cliffs. Walk around its base and feel the refreshing mist while enjoying views unique to this part of Iceland.
2. Skogafoss Waterfall
Free Admission
3. Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach
Free Admission
4. Katla Ice Cave
Tickets included
End point
Reykjavik
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Aug 2025
Went with my partner and two teens—honestly, this was the HIGHLIGHT of our Iceland trip. Our guide, Leif, just oozed knowledge and had us giggling on the drive. The waterfalls were STUNNING (yes, you’ll get wet, just lean into it), and the ice cave felt like being inside a sapphire. Pro tip: bring a dry pair of socks. My daughter slipped and her feet were soaked, but we still had a blast. The 4x4 looked like something outta Mad Max. Bit crowded at the cave entrance but cleared up quick. Would 100% do it again.
Jul 2025
Great experience overall! The ride out to the glacier was bumpy—hold on to ur hats lol. Our guide, Petra, was friendly and knew a ton about the volcanoes. The cave was smaller than I thought but the colors inside were surreal. Only downside: food stop was kinda late and I was starving by then. Bring snacks if you’re like me and get hangry. Weather changed like 3x an hour, so layers are ur friend.
Jul 2025
Honestly, can’t recommend this enough. Did the tour solo and got paired with a goofy group from Spain—laughed more than I expected. The drive through the black sand was like being on another planet. Our guide, Bjorn, told stories about trolls living in the rocks, which was coool and a little spooky. Ice cave was a bit crowded but worth the wait for pics. Don’t expect cell service out there!
Jul 2025
It was ok. The cave was tiny and we only had a few mins inside. Felt a bit rushed. The waterfalls before were pretty though, and our guide was nice. Weather super rainy, which made the hike up slippery. Wear good boots, trust me. Not my favorite tour but I think nature was just not on our side.
Jul 2025
This trip was EPIC! I went with my wife and 8yo daughter. The 4x4 was massive and the playlist was all Icelandic rock (not what I expected, but kinda loved it). The guide told us about the volcanoes and let the kids try on his helmet, which was cute. The ice cave looked like blue glass inside—never seen anything like it. Crowds at the waterfalls but not so bad at the glacier. Coldest I’ve ever been, but so worth it.

What to bring

Bring hiking shoes suitable for uneven and potentially slippery terrain.

Bring rain gear and weather-appropriate clothing, a charged smartphone, hats and gloves.

What’s not allowed

This tour is not suitable for children under 8 years, people with heart problems and those with a fear of darkness or claustrophobia.

Food and drinks are not included; please do not bring large meals for consumption during the tour.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

The tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those requiring mobility assistance.

Additional information

All equipment required for visiting the glacier and ice cave is provided.

Ice caves are natural and ever-changing, so may not always reflect the photos shown.

The tour operates in varying weather conditions; please dress accordingly.

Itineraries are subject to change due to weather or safety considerations.

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