Iceland · ICE CAVE TOURS IN VIK
Good ice cave tours in Vik fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Take a Super Jeep from Vík to Katla Ice Cave for blue ice, volcanic ash, and a glacier walk, with waterfall stops possible.
“Trip was great, the road is bumpy but adds to the experience! Peter was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable, and had a ton of interesting facts! The glacier meeting the ash with the green mountains added contrast for some amazing photos. Very fun experience.”
A small-group glacier hike and blue ice cave near Skaftafell, with gear, expert guiding, and hot drinks included for $165.
“Our glacier hike was an unforgettable experience, and Lucy, our tour guide, made it even more special. She was not only knowledgeable and engaging but also gave us plenty of time to soak in the breathtaking views. Her enthusiasm and warmth made us feel truly connected to the adventure. Lucy, your passion for what you do is inspiring, and your kindness made a lasting impression on us. Thank you for making this journey so special—we’ll remember it forever!”
Ride a Super Jeep through Katla Volcano Geopark, then walk on Mýrdalsjökull Glacier into the Katla Ice Cave, with coffee in Vík.
“This was a great adventure with a wonderful guide, who was very funny. Coffee was provided prior to departure but there are no restrooms at the Ice Cave... plan accordingly. The cave was beautiful and having the earliest tour made it extra wonderful.”
Ride a Super Jeep to a Katla ice cave near Vík, with crampons, a helmet, and a glacier guide for a safe, surreal walk under volcanic ice.
“The tour was a really fun treat. The ride up to the ice cave entrance was beautiful, and the views while there were breathtaking. We learned a lot, and even our kids (8 & 11), had a wonderful time. Edgars was a wonderful guide!”
See Katla Ice Caves near Vík on a small-group hike with safety gear, guided exploring time, and a dramatic glacier landscape.
“Great experience and a must do if you are in Iceland! The glaciers are a breathtaking and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! 11/10:)”
Small-group Katla Ice Cave tour from Vík with a Super Jeep ride, crampons and helmet, and an exclusive walk inside Katla Glacier ice.
“Valdimar took us on a private tour and we enjoyed every minute of the off roading to walking in the ice cave. It was an amazing experience.”
Super jeep to Mýrdalsjökull glacier and Katla Ice Cave from Vík. Crampons, helmets, and real volcanic ice views in 3 hours.
“I was a little nervous to do this tour because I don't do well when it comes to ice and I wasn't in the best physical shape. Then while we were on the tour there were some fear with heights, too. But our guide was incredible and helped me through it all. He made the tour a great experience! I was able to get passed the fear of being on ice and heights ( a little bit, haha). I'm glad I did it and would recommend this tour to anyone.”
Katla Volcano ice cave by super jeep from Vík. Crampons and safety gear included, plus glacier hiking and ever-changing blue ice.
“We loved our tour of the Katla ice cave! The cave was a little smaller than expected but reasonable in October. Our kids loved hiking up to the cave and across the glacier. Alex was absolutely phenomenal and so great with our kids; we all absolutely adored him. He was a wealth of knowledge and had so many interesting things to share about Iceland and Katla. We felt so lucky and grateful to have him as our guide! Would definitely recommend.”
South Coast waterfalls and Reynisfjara, then a Super Jeep to Katla Ice Cave. Reykjavik pickup, glacier hike, safety gear included.
“Awesome tour! The landscapes we were able to see were breathtaking. We visited the waterfalls, the black sand beach and Katla cave. Everywhere you look is a nature’s masterpiece. Our guide and driver was Daniel and he was so kind and gentle. To visit the Katla cave we changed transport to a big track with huge wheels. It was such a fun ride! I do not remember the name of the guide (we went on Dec 2, hope this help you identify him), he was super kind and helpful, took really good care of all of us and even volunteer to take some nice pictures of us inside the cave.…”
Katla Ice Cave by super-jeep plus South Coast waterfalls and black sand beach, small-group Reykjavik pickup, includes safety gear.
“This trip was amazing ! Out guide was great, communicated well on expectations and helped prepare for each of the stops. The glacier hike and the ice cave were amazing!! Had another guide for this, Beda . He was great, made the experience in the ice caves and glacier unique. He waited for everyone, took pictures for the group and did not make us rush.”
Katla Ice Cave tour from Vík: a small-group 4WD ride to Mýrdalsjökull, guided glacier walk, and close-up ice-cave views.
“this was absolutely spectacular in every way!!! our guide made us laugh and truly made the experience a dream come true!!! everlasting effects as it is 6 months since we have been on the tour and missing it always.”
Explore Katla Ice Cave from Vík on a small-group Super Jeep tour, with guide-led descent, gear, and a once-in-a-lifetime glacier interior.
“Great trip. The super jeep ride through spectacular scenery was fun and the ice cave itself amazing. Guide Alex was a real character with interesting info on the formation of the ice caves (which are different each year) but also stories about the many films made in the area in which he was an extra! Highly recommend.”
4-hour super jeep tour from Vík to Katla Ice Cave with a certified glacier guide, safety gear, and a hike in black volcanic terrain.
“Beautiful landscape, excellent tour guide and once in a lifetime opportunity. The ice cave is ever changing but stunning and an excellent experience getting up to the cave. The tour guide, Gabby, was very knowledgeable, great historian and a great educator in a fun way!”
Super jeep access to Katla’s rare ice cave from Vík, with crampons, helmets, headlamps, and real geology talk under fire-and-ice.
“This trip was not worth the time or money. The ice cave was not so beautiful as to make it worth the hours in an-overcrowded Ford sprinter (not a jeep) with one butt cheek hanging off the side of the bench and a large group of Americans bragging about their banking jobs. The sun was setting when we got there so the lighting was bad for photos. The tour guide let the large group do whatever they wanted, leading us to spend a long time waiting as they took photos with and without their jackets on and in different poses and combinations of people.”
Private super jeep from Vík to Katla ice caves, with crampons and expert guides, plus Yoda Cave and a quiet black sand beach.
“James is such an amazing guide! He made the experience personal and made sure that we saw the caves at the best time possible (with no one else around)! He is very knowledgeable about not only the ice caves but about all of Iceland and this tour was definitely a highlight of our trip.”
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