South Coast Tour: Katla Ice Cave & Waterfalls

Explore Katla Ice Cave and South Coast’s iconic sites on a thrilling super-jeep tour. Discover waterfalls, black sand beaches, and volcanic wonders.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Minibus transportation for a Small Group (max 18 people)
  • Katla ice cave & super-jeep ride tickets
  • On-board WiFi
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • 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)
Additional Information

Join a guided tour on a minibus to the South Coast’s most popular sites and explore the magnificent Katla Ice Cave on a super-jeep ride through off-road terrain. Embark on an expedition to discover the South Coast and the stunning Katla Ice Cave. Visit famous locations such as Seljalandsfoss waterfall, where you can walk behind the falls in the summer,…

Location
Seljalandsfoss
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kimhc6742vw
Jan 9, 2025
Bucket list visit to Katla. Fantastic experience! - What an incredible trip. It has been a dream of my husbands (as an ex geologist) for the last three decades, to hike a glacier, see an ice cave and come close to a volcano (even a resting one!). This tour did all that and more. The journey in the super jeep was fantastic! Such fun, magnificent scenery and a smart, funny, entertaining and very well informed guide in Jake. And we got to see Ruby the Arctic fox (from a distance) who came to investigate as we arrived at the glacier. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. We are lucky enough to travel to beautiful South African game parks every year and I didn’t think any experience could rival that of the search for and sighting of our beautiful wildlife but this day out came very very close. Pure joy!
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435siyap
Jan 6, 2025
Amazing Day Tour with Bjorn - We had an unforgettable day with our guide, Svein Bjorn Gudjohnsen (Bjorn). He took us to some breathtaking locations, including stunning waterfalls, the mesmerizing black beach, and a truly unique ice cave. Despite the strong winds today, the experience in the ice cave was absolutely incredible and full of surprises—something we’ll never forget. Bjorn shared fascinating stories about each location and Icelandic culture throughout the journey, adding so much depth to the experience. He was always attentive to our safety, helping us in and out of the vehicle and making sure we were comfortable. At the end of the trip, he also gave us fantastic tips on aurora viewing, weather predictions, and even suggested enjoying the fireworks near the church to celebrate the last day of Christmas. The combination of awe-inspiring sights and Bjorn’s guidance made this tour one of the highlights of our trip to Iceland. Highly recommend!
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Wanderer54393919424
Jan 4, 2025
Simply amazing - My friend and I researched several tours before finally deciding on this one because it went to all the things we wanted to see in one day from Reykjavík. It was simply amazing. From the frozen waterfalls to the black sand beach and then the ice caves...it was everything we wanted. There was plenty of time at each stop and ample opportunities to use the restrooms and to buy snacks. The guides (Oscar and Ricardo) were so friendly and knowledgeable…and their taste in music didn’t hurt either ;). Just a heads up - the pickup situation at the bus stops is crazy. But each guide will get out and look for you by calling your name, so no need to rush over like a heard of cats to each and every van that stops… 🙃
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Philmg6428pm
Dec 18, 2024
Fantastic South Coast and Ice Cave Tour - Fantastic whole day tour of the South Coast highlights and the Katla ice cave. Pick-up was quick and efficient and our guide was knowledgeable and informative. We stopped at two spectacular waterfalls and a very wet and windswept black sand beach, and enjoyed them all. The highlight of the day was the drive across a glacier in a superjeep and then a short hike through the glacier to the ice caves. We had never experienced anything like this, and the scenery, light and reflections were unbelievable. Our guide on the glacier, Ricardo, was excellent: chatty, good fun, and also very attentive to ensure that everyone in the group was safe and comfortable. Highly recommended.
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Jessicaln3142ku
Dec 16, 2024
Beautiful scenery, great tour guide, & bathrooms at every spot! 10/10 recommend! - This 12 hour tour was a long day but worth every minute to experience the beauty in Iceland! Julia our tour guide was so knowledgeable & time considerate! This tour is definitely recommended for travelers visiting Iceland for the first time like myself!
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Tarynh819
Dec 15, 2024
Amazing tour - The whole tour was amazing! The views were so beautiful and our guides (Juliana, Stefan, and Jake) were great! The company was also great with communication regarding any questions or changes.
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Kvq902zq
Dec 15, 2024
Loved my experience! - This was amazing! Our tour guide Juliana was so friendly and gave great recommendations. The ice cave tour part was so fun and our guides were fun and made sure to keep everyone safe. Would do it again!
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Sanchali240893
Dec 15, 2024
Incredible experience - It was an incredible experience. Katla glacier landscapes seem straight out of another planet. Loved our guides Julianna and Stephan who provided little nuggets of information througout and facilitared a safe scenic and memorable experience for our group. Highly recommend this tour.
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Peta
Dec 12, 2024
Go with this company! - We were in Iceland for a week & this tour was the absolute highlight. The ice caving with Stefan was unbelievable & Elly made our trip extra magical by stopping on the way back to Reykjavik to see the northern lights. Best day ever 💚💙
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Erinpd3299ib
Jan 4, 2025
I can’t believe my eyes - I want to add .5 more star b/c it was good but let’s start with the meh 1. Pick up is a mess. Be prepared for many people at a bus stop and multiple vans with no # just guides yelling names. Also multiple tours being picked up so more chaos. It would be much easier to be assigned a van # or not have all vans at the same pick up spot at same time? 2. Buy snacks ahead or at first stop. Lunch is good (I had soup and salad) but nothing after that. It’s a long day (12.5 hr) so no food/drink after the beach. If it was listed in fine print no food/drink stops after lunch, I missed that. Luckily our glacier driver gave us candy bars. The no water for 4 hr was tough. So heads up no dinner stop and not back to city until 9pm. 3. The vans are insanely hot. Wear things to remove easily and still it’s hot. Small space above seat to store layers. The good! 1. Guides were fun, knowledgeable and interactive 2. Sights were gorgeous even in snow! So glad we did this day trip! 3. Drivers are very safe in the hazardous conditions 4. Plenty of time at each location 5. Lunch options (must buy on own) was very solid. I recommend the chicken salad 6. 5 bathroom breaks throughout the day, plenty!
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