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Katla Ice Cave & South Coast Waterfalls Tour From Reykjavík
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31 Ratings
Reykjavík
Discover Iceland’s stunning south coast with a glacier hike, ice cave exploration, and visits to iconic waterfalls. Unforgettable adventure awaits!
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Katla Ice Cave Kerlingardalsvegur - Transition from our bus to a super-jeep for an extraordinary journey to a natural blue ice cave on the Kötlujökull glacier. Our seasoned glacier guides, with years of expertise, will lead you safely through this extreme environment as we explore the stunning blue ice cave and ice formations. We provide you with crampons, a harness, and a safety helmet for this unforgettable adventure. The entire experience lasts approximately 3 hours.
- Vik - Vík is one of Iceland’s most charming villages. Located on the rugged southern coastline, it is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including black sand beaches and basalt sea stacks. Overlooking the village is Vikurkirkja church, which offers a spectacular view.
- Skogafoss - We depart from Vík and head back west towards the capital, but not before visiting two more must-see South Coast attractions. First is Skógafoss waterfall, a majestic natural wonder that leaves visitors in awe. Plunging from a height of 60 meters and spanning 25 meters in width, the powerful falls create a constant mist, producing vibrant rainbows on sunny days. Surrounded by lush greenery and dramatic cliffs, Skógafoss provides a stunning backdrop for nature lovers and photographers. Accessible via a scenic staircase, the viewing platform at the top offers a breathtaking panorama of the waterfall and the surrounding landscapes, making Skógafoss a must-visit for those exploring Iceland’s remarkable scenery.
- Seljalandsfoss - Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of Iceland’s iconic landmarks. Renowned for its enchanting walking trail that allows visitors to walk behind the falls, Seljalandsfoss is a must-see on any South Coast tour. After a 45-minute stop here, we continue our journey back to the city.
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
On this wonderous day tour from Reykjavík explore the waterfalls and glaciers for which Iceland´s southern coastline is famed.
Once everyone is aboard our bus, we depart Reykjavík for Vík. Here we switch to a super-jeep for the difficult journey as we ascend onto the glacier. 4x4 power is essential for this task. Enjoy the glacial landsape as we explore strange ice formations and the crystal blue ice of Katla Ice cave.
Explore Vík, with its black beach, and grab lunch. We then rejoin the bus and on our journey back the the capital, makes stops at Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, two of Iceland´s most beautiful waterfalls.
This really is the essential south coast experience and we hope you take lasting memories with you at the end of your day of adventure with us.
- Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please contact the local operator directly after booking to confirm your exact meeting point
Location
Bus Stop #12 Höfðatorg
Þórunnartún
Þórunnartún 6, 105 Reykjavík
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(31 Ratings)
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Alan_p
Aug 19, 2024
Ice cave trip-beautiful, and exciting - The waterfalls were beautiful but the highlight of the trip was the ice cave. In reality the ice cave itself was a little bit of a let-down but the trip to the cave, over the black sand desert and climbing on the glacier were fabulous.
I am 74 years old, out of shape, with a bad back and an artificial knee and I was able to make the hike and the climb. Yes it was hard, and a little scary, but I made it. The guides were very helpful and knowledgeable.
I would highly recommend this trip. Even if you don't feel comfortable climbing up the glacier the sights and scenery are worth trip
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Rob_h
Aug 15, 2024
Terrific combination of activities! - This was a terrific tour made all the better by the exceptional guides Johanna and Dan. Johanna was a fountain of good information at every turn and genuinely cared about each guest's experience. Dan led the glacier hike to the ice caves and, despise cold and heavy rains, he and his partner made sure we could complete the experience safely and with good humor. That part was somewhat abbreviated due to conditions but it certainly didn't diminish the overall quality. Would definitely recommend this tour for a unique combination of wonderful sights, sounds and hiking excitement.
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Andrea_t
Aug 14, 2024
Ice cave - Great trip. Little scary climbing to get into cave. Guides were great. Totally soaked going behind waterfall but fun.
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Lisa_m
Jul 17, 2024
Must try at least once - Lots of fun. Although very long day and mostly driving. Our driver, Monika was great and provided a ton of info along the way. Our tour guide for the ice cave was also great. Would recommend to try it at least once.
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Roopa_s
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing - Daniel was really great guide. Super knowledgeable but a lot of fun. Plus he loves his Viking anthems..
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Angiemackay
Jul 14, 2024
Wonderful Time - A once in a lifetime experience!! Such a great tour seeing all that the South Coast of Iceland has to offer. The ice cave and black sand beach were both spectacular! Our guide was funny and nice.
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Bruce_c
Jul 14, 2024
Katla - The hike to the cave was as spectacular as the ice cave itself
Excellent guide . Very clean and comfortable vehicle
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Karen_p
Jul 14, 2024
5 Stars - Roman did a great job explaining the history and fun facts about Iceland. The waterfalls and black sand beaches were beautiful. Excellent tour of Katla Ice Cave by Daniel. My daughter and I had a wonderful adventure! Loved it!
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Brian_h
Jul 11, 2024
Ice Caves Were Bering Beyond Amazing! - We had an amazing time. The guide was engaging and thoughtful. You can tell he loves what he does. We had fun
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Sarah
Jul 10, 2024
Amazing. - What a great day. We saw a bunch of the southern coastline which is rugged and beautiful. The Katla volcano/glacier was astounding. Our guide to the ice cave was knowledgeable and helpful. My 10 year old quickly felt comfortable and said he’s a glacial expert now. 🤪 bonus: we saw an arctic fox! Great waterfalls on the way home. This was a must do tour. It was worth every penny.
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