Katla Ice Cave & Super Jeep Tour from Vík (Small Group)

Depart from Vík and Meet the Katla Ice Cave

This approximately 3-hour tour begins in Vík, a small coastal village in South Iceland, and takes you to explore an ice cave on the Katla glacier before returning. After meeting your group at the designated meeting point, you'll board a Super Jeep to travel to the glacier, followed by an exploration of the ice cave with a professional guide.

The tour is conducted in small groups of up to 14 people, and the guide provides commentary in English. No prior experience with glacier trekking or cave exploration is necessary.

Ride Across Black Volcanic Plains in a Super Jeep

Leave paved roads behind as you board a 4x4 Super Jeep, specially designed for Iceland's rugged inland terrain. The drive itself, crossing the vast, black volcanic floodplains of Mýrdalssandur towards the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, is another highlight of the tour. As you journey through a landscape of jagged peaks and black sand, your guide will share stories about the Katla volcano and how the forces of nature shaped this terrain.

Explore a Cave Formed by Blue Ice and Black Volcanic Ash

Upon reaching the edge of the Katla glacier, you'll be equipped with professional crampons and a helmet. You'll then follow an easy glacier path suitable for beginners to reach the ice cave.

Inside the cave, you'll see a striking contrast between the blue glacial ice and the layers of black volcanic ash frozen within. It's a landscape that embodies Iceland's iconic 'fire and ice' phenomenon. While your guide ensures your safety, you'll have plenty of time to explore the cave's tunnels and ice formations and capture stunning photographs.

* Please note that ice caves change shape weekly, or even daily, depending on weather, temperature, and glacier movements. The cave you visit may differ from the product photos.
* Your guide will lead you to the most beautiful and safest location on the day of the tour.