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Ice Cave by Katla Volcano Super Jeep Tour from Vik
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791 Ratings
Vík
Experience the awe-inspiring Ice Cave underneath Katla volcano, known as the ‘Dragon Glass’ Ice Cave. Join us on a Super Jeep tour through scenic views and witness the breathtaking combination of fire and ice.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Katla Ice Cave - The view inside the Ice Cave is truly spectacular the combination of the colors of the ice, you will get the chance to see some amazing black ice as well as some blue ice features. The Katla Ice Cave is truly unique. The ice cave is located in Kötlujökull Glacier which is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull Glacier. Underneath the glacier waits the mighty volcano Katla where the both the glacier and the ice cave takes their name from.
The tour departs from the village of Vík where you will hop on a Super Jeep that takes you up to the ice cave. There you will put on crampons and a helmet to prepare you to walk inside the natural ice cave. Your expert guide will inform you all about the glacier and how the ice cave is formed by mother nature.
- The Meeting point is at the parking lot of The Soup Company restaurant in Vík.
- Driving time to Vík from Reykjavík is around 2 hours and 30 minutes in good road conditions. Please note that if you arrive after departure time, your place on the tour can’t be guaranteed or refunded.
What's Included
- Certified Glacier Guide
- Visit to a Natural Ice Cave
- Scenic Landscapes
- All Safety Ice Cave Equipment: Crampons and Helmet
- Stunning Ride on a Super Jeep into the country
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Reykjavík or other areas
- 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
Experience the unparalleled ‘Dragon Glass’ Ice Cave located beneath the Katla volcano. See for yourself the stunning blend of fire and ice encompassed in one of nature’s most uncommon occurrences. Accompany us on a Super Jeep journey to the glacier, traversing picturesque scenes that resemble a Moss Wonderland. On entering the natural ice cave, you’ll have the impression of sneaking a glance into the highlands while enjoying the drive deep into the countryside, marveling at the splendid mountains and moss-covered expanses.
- What to bring: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, head-wear and gloves.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- Minimum age is 8 years
Location
Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice Cave
Víkurbraut
The meeting point is at the parking lot of the restaurant The Soup Company at Víkurbraut 5 in Vík. You can also look up "Tröll Expeditions Katla Ice Cave" on Google Map for the exact location and directions.
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before your departure time to meet our guides.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(791 Ratings)
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Rohitso686pi
Aug 16, 2024
Oscar = Awesome - Oscar is the best, had a great time! Glaciers were beautiful and was led through then very well. Would definitely recommend going!
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Trail64703456822
Aug 13, 2024
Ice caves in Iceland - Breathtaking scenery, great dedicated guide, we were very early on site and alone on the glacier. Thanks Oskar for the great informative tour
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Alisonam2219ru
Aug 13, 2024
Worth the money spent!! - Our family of four had a fabulous time on our tour to Katla Glacier/Volcano/Ice Cave today! Oskar, our guide, took us on a short 35 minute beautiful drive to the glacier. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond to assure we had a great time. He took pictures of us using his phone and sent them all to us via WhatsApp, which was much easier to do than fumbling for our phones at every viewpoint. Highly recommend this tour! Pro Tip: don't forget cash to tip your guide. In most Iceland restaurants its not customary to tip, however for outdoor tour guides 15% is appreciated, but not expected.
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Tony_bonz
Aug 12, 2024
Incredible experience - I’ll admit, if you’re at all afraid of heights, this probably isn’t the tour for you. That being said, our guide Gustavo was amazing and took great care of my wife and helped her feel at ease throughout our tour. Overall an incredible and memorable experience!
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Julievn3732zi
Aug 12, 2024
Absolutely stunning - This trip is one of the most memorable experiences we have had in all our travels. The vistas are stunning with the ice covered by black ash and creates stunning backdrops as it melts. Óskar was an amazing guide, who kept us entertained with stories and information about the glacier. He also took pictures once we were on the glacier of the different families in our group and of the glacier that was later shared on WhatsApp which allowed us to just enjoy the experience. Would highly recommend this trip. And eat lunch at the soup shop that the tour takes off from (which was another good tip from Oskar).
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Grandtour06162302114
Aug 12, 2024
Thank you Oskar! - Oskar was a wonderful guide who was funny, and also taught us a lot about the glacier! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an adventurous and breathtaking activity to do while in Iceland.
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Astridziz
Aug 12, 2024
Very good experience - Very good experience, the Oscar Guide was a very good Trip Tip and you can see that he is passionate about his job, the glacier is exceptional, really a unique experience
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Tsutsumi_b
Aug 8, 2024
Awesome glacier cave experience - Natalia was an amazing guide. She was a fantastic Glacier Sister and an even better Super Jeep driver. She was energetic, educational and encouraging to all involved.
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Maya
Aug 8, 2024
Top Tier Experience, Can’t Miss! - This was absolutely our favorite tour of our entire trip to Iceland. It was super easier to find and start the tour! Gustavo was our guide and he was amazing! He was knowledgeable, funny, and open to all kinds of questions! The ride to the glacier is fun in of itself and provided breathtaking, diverse views that you otherwise would not be able to get. Hiking the glacier was so insanely breathtaking, unlike anything we have seen before. It was both educational and just purely beautiful. Highly, highly recommend this tour and tour company!
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Michael_f
Aug 11, 2024
Unique experience - Very unique experience. The guide did a great job helping a very tentative hiker get through it. Guide was a little light on information. Also, it was really more of a glacier hike - there was only a very brief walk in an ice cave, although of course the nature of the weather, melting conditions etc. likely dictated that. Definitely an adventure worth taking while touring Iceland.
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