Day Trips

Vik: Katla Ice Cave Small Group Guided Tour

Mýrdalsjökull glacier with rugged ice formations and volcanic ash, Iceland.

Ice cave with natural arch in Kötlujökull glacier, Vik, Iceland.

Ice cave entrance with blue ice in Kötlujökull, Vik, Iceland.

Ice cave interior with blue ice walls in Kötlujökull, Vik, Iceland.

Duration

3 hr

Free cancellation

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Guided tour

Transfers included

4.1/5

(113)

Chloe

Nov 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Took my parents on this for their anniversary (random, I know). The drive was wild, super bumpy but the views from the windows are UNREAL. Both caves were smaller than pics online but the colors inside? Like blue glass, so pretty. Guides were friendly and offered to take our family pics, which was super nice. Would recommend for families with older kids.

Lina

Nov 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Woooow the ride out was crazy cool! Like, bouncing in this HUGE monster truck over the black sand, felt like a rollercoaster but in winter gear. Went solo but still made friends on the drive haha. The cave was smallish but blue ice walls are wild up close. Guide was super patient with our million photo stops. Would def go again, just for the ride tbh.

Mateo

Nov 2025

Verified Partner Review

4/5

Went with my partner, both of us first time seeing anything like this. It’s a bit crowded in the cave since our group was 11 ppl, but guide handled it well. Didn’t expect the cave to be that short, but the guide explained a ton about the glacier and volcano stuff that made it all worth it. Bring extra socks, my toes got FREEZING.

Explore the otherworldly Katla Ice Cave, where blue and black ice formations reveal the glacier’s ancient secrets.

Travel in a 4x4 Super Jeep with expert local guides, glacier hike, all ice cave gear, and free WiFi included in your adventure.

Journey through Iceland’s wild south coast, passing rivers, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes en route to the cave.

Small group size ensures a more personal experience and plenty of time to capture unforgettable photos.

Learn about the mighty Katla volcano and the ever-changing nature of Iceland’s glaciers from passionate guides.

Small group guided tour

Local English-speaking glacier guide

Transfers in a 4x4 Super Jeep

Visit to a Katla Ice Cave

Glacier hike

All essential ice cave gear

Free Wi-Fi (in the Super Jeep)

Food and drinks

Gratuities/tips

Souvenir photos

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
Timeline
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Start point
Vik
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1. Mýrdalsjokull Glacier
Free Admission
2. Katla Ice Cave
Tickets included
End point
Vik
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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.

4.1
113 reviews
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What our guests say
Chloe
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Took my parents on this for their anniversary (random, I know). The drive was wild, super bumpy but the views from the windows are UNREAL. Both caves were smaller than pics online but the colors inside? Like blue glass, so pretty. Guides were friendly and offered to take our family pics, which was super nice. Would recommend for families with older kids.
Lina
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Woooow the ride out was crazy cool! Like, bouncing in this HUGE monster truck over the black sand, felt like a rollercoaster but in winter gear. Went solo but still made friends on the drive haha. The cave was smallish but blue ice walls are wild up close. Guide was super patient with our million photo stops. Would def go again, just for the ride tbh.
Mateo
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went with my partner, both of us first time seeing anything like this. It’s a bit crowded in the cave since our group was 11 ppl, but guide handled it well. Didn’t expect the cave to be that short, but the guide explained a ton about the glacier and volcano stuff that made it all worth it. Bring extra socks, my toes got FREEZING.
Andre
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Our guide David was LEGENDARY lol. He told us stories about trolls and volcanoes and took a hilarious group photo (everyone’s faces are frozen solid). Loved the monster truck ride and getting to touch the ice inside the cave. My kids LOVED it, even if they were cold and cranky after.
Sofia
Nov 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went with my two besties, we had a BLAST. Big shout out to our guide Alex for keeping us all together and not letting us fall through the ice, ha. The cave is shorter than I thought but so beautiful. Only annoying bit - defo too many people in one group. Still, memories for life!

What to bring

Bring appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather and for walking on uneven ground.

Dress in warm, waterproof layers suitable for glacier conditions.

What’s not allowed

This experience is not suitable for children under 8 years.

Not suitable for people with heart problems.

Not suitable for wheelchair users.

This tour is not suitable for individuals with a fear of darkness or claustrophobia.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

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

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